Extra 40 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on Fundamental Rights from Class 11 Political Science, along with their answers.

Fundamental Rights - MCQs

Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?

 

a) Part I

 

b) Part II

 

c) Part III

 

d) Part IV

 

Answer:

c) Part III

 

How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?

 

a) 5

 

b) 6

 

c) 7

 

d) 8

 

Answer:

b) 6

 

The Right to Equality is covered under which Articles?

 

a) 14-18

 

b) 19-22

 

c) 23-24

 

d) 25-28

 

Answer:

a) 14-18

 

Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?

 

a) Article 15

 

b) Article 16

 

c) Article 17

 

d) Article 18

 

Answer:

c) Article 17

 

Which Fundamental Right is known as the "heart and soul" of the Constitution according to

Dr.

B.R. Ambedkar?

 

a) Right to Equality

 

b) Right to Freedom

 

c) Right to Constitutional Remedies

 

d) Right to Education

 

Answer:

c) Right to Constitutional Remedies

 

The Right to Freedom is covered under which Articles?

 

a) 19-22

 

b) 23-24

 

c) 25-28

 

d) 29-30

 

Answer:

a) 19-22

 

Under which Article is freedom of speech and expression guaranteed?

 

a) Article 18

 

b) Article 19

 

c) Article 20

 

d) Article 21

 

Answer:

b) Article 19

 

Right to Protection against Self-incrimination is given under which Article?

 

a) Article 19

 

b) Article 20

 

c) Article 21

 

d) Article 22

 

Answer:

b) Article 20

 

Which Article guarantees protection of life and personal liberty?

 

a) Article 14

 

b) Article 19

 

c) Article 21

 

d) Article 22

 

Answer:

c) Article 21

 

Right to Education is guaranteed under which Article?

 

a) Article 19

 

b) Article 21

 

c) Article 21A

 

d) Article 24

 

Answer:

c) Article 21A

 

Which Article prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?

 

a) Article 14

 

b) Article 15

 

c) Article 16

 

d) Article 17

 

Answer:

b) Article 15

 

Which Article provides protection in respect of conviction for offenses?

 

a) Article 19

 

b) Article 20

 

c) Article 21

 

d) Article 22

 

Answer:

b) Article 20

 

The Right to Freedom of Religion is covered under which Articles?

 

a) 14-18

 

b) 19-22

 

c) 23-24

 

d) 25-28

 

Answer:

d) 25-28

 

The Right against Exploitation prohibits:

 

a) Begging

 

b) Forced labour and child labour

 

c) Strike

 

d) None of the above

 

Answer:

b) Forced labour and child labour

 

Which Fundamental Right was removed by the 44th Amendment Act?

 

a) Right to Equality

 

b) Right to Property

 

c) Right to Freedom of Religion

 

d) Right to Constitutional Remedies

 

Answer:

b) Right to Property

 

Right to Property is now a:

 

a) Fundamental Right

 

b) Constitutional Right

 

c) Legal Right

 

d) None of the above

 

Answer:

b) Constitutional Right

 

The Supreme Court has declared which right as a part of Article 21?

 

a) Right to Work

 

b) Right to Sleep

 

c) Right to Privacy

 

d) Right to Internet

 

Answer:

c) Right to Privacy

 

Who can enforce Fundamental Rights?

 

a) President

 

b) Prime Minister

 

c) Supreme Court and High Courts

 

d) Governor

 

Answer:

c) Supreme Court and High Courts

 

Which Article allows the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

 

a) Article 31

 

b) Article 32

 

c) Article 33

 

d) Article 34

 

Answer:

b) Article 32

 

Which writ means "to have the body"?

 

a) Habeas Corpus

 

b) Mandamus

 

c) Certiorari

 

d) Quo

Warranto

 

Answer:

a) Habeas Corpus

 

Which writ is issued to a lower court to transfer a case to a higher court?

 

a) Habeas Corpus

 

b) Mandamus

 

c) Certiorari

 

d) Quo

Warranto

 

Answer:

c) Certiorari

 

Which writ prevents a person from holding an office illegally?

 

a) Habeas Corpus

 

b) Mandamus

 

c) Certiorari

 

d) Quo

Warranto

 

Answer:

d) Quo

Warranto

 

The Right to Equality before Law is guaranteed under which Article?

 

a) Article 14

 

b) Article 16

 

c) Article 17

 

d) Article 18

 

Answer:

a) Article 14

 

Who can impose reasonable restrictions on Fundamental Rights?

 

a) Prime Minister

 

b) President

 

c) Parliament

 

d) Supreme Court

 

Answer:

c) Parliament

 

Under which Article can a citizen move the Supreme Court for violation of Fundamental Rights?

 

a) Article 32

 

b) Article 44

 

c) Article 45

 

d) Article 46

 

Answer:

a) Article 32

 

The Right to Work is guaranteed under which part of the Constitution?

 

a) Part III

 

b) Part IV

 

c) Part V

 

d) Part VI

 

Answer:

b) Part IV

 

The Right to Freedom of Speech does not include:

 

a) Right to express views

 

b) Right to incite violence

 

c) Right to criticize the government

 

d) Right to assemble peacefully

 

Answer:

b) Right to incite violence

 

The Right to Education Act (RTE) was enacted in:

 

a) 2002

 

b) 2005

 

c) 2009

 

d) 2012

 

Answer:

c) 2009

 

Which Fundamental Right is available to foreigners as well?

 

a) Right against Discrimination

 

b) Right to Freedom of Speech

 

c) Right to Equality before Law

 

d) Right to Vote

 

Answer:

c) Right to Equality before Law

 

Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right?

 

a) Right to Education

 

b) Right to Property

 

c) Right against Exploitation

 

d) Right to Religion

 

Answer:

b) Right to Property

 

Under which Article can the President suspend Fundamental Rights during an emergency?

 

a) Article 19

 

b) Article 32

 

c) Article 358 & 359

 

d) Article 21

 

Answer:

c) Article 358 & 359

 

 

The Right to Freedom of Religion is restricted if it:

 

a) Affects public order, morality, or health

 

b) Conflicts with Directive Principles

 

c) Goes against the President's wishes

 

d) Is opposed by any political party

 

Answer:

a) Affects public order, morality, or health

 

 

Which Fundamental Right is available only to Indian citizens?

 

a) Right to Equality before Law

 

b) Right to Freedom of Speech

 

c) Protection from Arbitrary Arrest

 

d) Right to Life and Personal Liberty

 

Answer:

b) Right to Freedom of Speech

 

Who has the final authority to interpret the Constitution and Fundamental Rights?

 

a) President

 

b) Prime Minister

 

c) Supreme Court

 

d) Parliament

 

Answer:

c) Supreme Court

 

Right against Exploitation prohibits:

 

a) Bonded

labour

 

b) Caste-based reservations

 

c) Religious processions

 

d) Private businesses

 

Answer:

a) Bonded

labour

 

Which Amendment Act removed the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?

 

a) 42nd Amendment

 

b) 44th Amendment

 

c) 52nd Amendment

 

d) 61st Amendment

 

Answer:

b) 44th Amendment

 

Article 16 ensures:

 

a) Equality in public employment

 

b) Freedom of press

 

c) Right to vote

 

d) Protection from arrest

 

Answer:

a) Equality in public employment

 

Which writ commands an authority to perform its public duty?

 

a) Habeas Corpus

 

b) Mandamus

 

c) Quo

Warranto

 

d) Certiorari

 

Answer:

b) Mandamus

 

The Right to Cultural and Educational Rights safeguards the interests of:

 

a) All citizens

 

b) Political parties

 

c) Minorities

 

d) Government employees

 

Answer:

c) Minorities

 

The concept of Fundamental Rights in India is borrowed from the Constitution of:

 

a) USA

 

b) UK

 

c) Russia

 

d) France

 

Answer:

a) USA