Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles MCQs

Solved MCQs on the Articles of the Fundamental Rights (Articles 15–30), the Directive Principles of State Policy and the rights that survive an emergency, for SSC and state exams.

1. 1

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

   AArticle 15BArticle 16CArticle 19DArticle 21

   Correct answer: A. Article 15

   Article 15 bars the State from such discrimination; Article 14 gives the broader equality before the law.

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2. 2

   Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment is guaranteed by:

   AArticle 13BArticle 14CArticle 15DArticle 16

   Correct answer: D. Article 16

   Article 16 guarantees equal opportunity in government jobs, while allowing reservations for backward classes.

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3. 3

   The abolition of titles (except military and academic distinctions) is provided by:

   AArticle 14BArticle 16CArticle 18DArticle 21

   Correct answer: C. Article 18

   Article 18 stops the State from conferring titles; Bharat Ratna and Padma awards are held not to be titles in this sense.

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4. 4

   Protection against being punished twice for the same offence (double jeopardy) is given in:

   AArticle 20BArticle 21CArticle 22DArticle 23

   Correct answer: A. Article 20

   Article 20 protects against ex post facto laws, double jeopardy and being forced to be a witness against oneself.

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5. 5

   Under Article 22, a person who is arrested must be produced before the nearest magistrate within:

   A6 hoursB12 hoursC24 hoursD48 hours

   Correct answer: C. 24 hours

   The 24 hours exclude the time needed for the journey to the magistrate.

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6. 6

   Traffic in human beings and forced labour (begar) are prohibited by:

   AArticle 19BArticle 21CArticle 22DArticle 23

   Correct answer: D. Article 23

   Article 23 is part of the Right against Exploitation, together with Article 24.

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7. 7

   Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 in:

   Aany kind of workBagricultureCfamily businessesDfactories, mines and other hazardous work

   Correct answer: D. factories, mines and other hazardous work

   Article 24 bans child labour in factories, mines and hazardous occupations; separate laws now regulate other work.

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8. 8

   Freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practise and propagate religion are guaranteed by:

   AArticle 19BArticle 25CArticle 29DArticle 32

   Correct answer: B. Article 25

   Article 25 begins the group of Articles 25–28 on the Right to Freedom of Religion.

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9. 9

   The right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice is given in:

   AArticle 28BArticle 29CArticle 30DArticle 31

   Correct answer: C. Article 30

   Article 30 protects minority educational institutions; Article 29 protects the language, script and culture of any section of citizens.

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10. 10

    How many categories of Fundamental Rights does the Constitution now contain?

    A6B7C8D9

    Correct answer: A. 6

    There were seven, but the Right to Property was removed by the 44th Amendment (1978), leaving six.

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12. 11

    The idea of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution was mainly inspired by the Constitution of:

    Athe United KingdomBthe United StatesCIrelandDCanada

    Correct answer: B. the United States

    The US Bill of Rights inspired Part III; the Directive Principles were taken from the Irish Constitution.

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13. 12

    The Directive Principles of State Policy are:

    Anot enforceable by any court but fundamental in governanceBenforceable by courtsCapplicable only to the statesDthe same as Fundamental Duties

    Correct answer: A. not enforceable by any court but fundamental in governance

    Article 37 says they cannot be enforced in court but are fundamental in the governance of the country.

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14. 13

    Which Directive Principle asks the State to organise village panchayats?

    AArticle 36BArticle 38CArticle 39DArticle 40

    Correct answer: D. Article 40

    Article 40 directed the State to organise village panchayats; the 73rd Amendment later gave them constitutional status.

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15. 14

    A Uniform Civil Code for all citizens is a Directive Principle under:

    AArticle 40BArticle 44CArticle 45DArticle 51

    Correct answer: B. Article 44

    Article 44 asks the State to try to secure a Uniform Civil Code throughout India.

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16. 15

    Equal justice and free legal aid are provided for under:

    AArticle 39ABArticle 41CArticle 43DArticle 50

    Correct answer: A. Article 39A

    Article 39A was added by the 42nd Amendment (1976); legal services authorities work under it.

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17. 16

    Separation of the judiciary from the executive is a Directive Principle under:

    AArticle 48BArticle 49CArticle 50DArticle 51

    Correct answer: C. Article 50

    Article 50 asks the State to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services.

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18. 17

    The promotion of international peace and security is a Directive Principle under:

    AArticle 47BArticle 48ACArticle 51DArticle 51A

    Correct answer: C. Article 51

    Article 51 deals with international peace; Article 51A lists the Fundamental Duties.

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19. 18

    Protecting and improving the environment and safeguarding forests and wildlife is a Directive Principle under:

    AArticle 47BArticle 48ACArticle 49DArticle 51

    Correct answer: B. Article 48A

    Article 48A was added by the 42nd Amendment; protecting the environment is also a Fundamental Duty.

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20. 19

    During a National Emergency, which Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended?

    AArticles 14 and 19BArticles 19 and 21CArticles 20 and 21DArticles 25 and 32

    Correct answer: C. Articles 20 and 21

    Since the 44th Amendment (1978), the rights under Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended even during an emergency.

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21. 20

    The writ issued by a higher court to stop a lower court from going beyond its jurisdiction is:

    AMandamusBHabeas corpusCProhibitionDQuo warranto

    Correct answer: C. Prohibition

    Prohibition is issued while a case is pending; certiorari quashes an order already passed.

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