fundamental rights
1.Parliamentary democracy envisages
1.Representation of people
2.Responsible government
3.Accountability of council of ministers to government
Select the correct answer from the following codes
a.Only 1
b.1 and 2 only
c.1 and 3 only
d.1,2 and 3
2.Consider the following statements
1.Territory of India includes States, Union territories and Acquired territories
2.Union of India encompasses larger area than territory of India.
Select the correct answer using following codes
a.Only1
b.Only2
c.Both 1 and 2
d.Neither 1 nor 2
3.Which of the following is difference between fundamental rights and rights secured by other provisions of constitution?
1.Fundamental rights are immune from constitutional amendments.
2.If the rights follow from other provision of constitution, other aggrieved person may have his relief by ordinary suit only
Select the correct answer from following codes
a.Only 1
b.Only 2
c.Both 1 and 2
d.Neither 1 nor 2
4.Consider the following statements regarding fundamental rights
1.Some are not self executory.
2.Fundamental rights are protected against invasion by legislature only.
Select the correct statements from the following codes
a.Only 1
b.Only 2
c.Both 1 and 2
d.Neither 1 nor 2
5.With reference to rule of law which of the following is true?
1.Absence of arbitrary power on the part of the government.
2.No one is above law.
3.Constitution is not source but the consequence of rights of individual.
Select the correct answer from the following codes
a.Only 1
b.Only 1 and 2
c.Only 2 and 3
d.1,2 and 3
6.Which of the following are inferred from the rule of law?
- Equality and equal protection of law
- Separation of powers
Select the correct statements from the following codes
a.Only 1
b.Only 2
c.Both 1 and 2
d.Neither 1 nor 2
7.Special provisions for women are made in which of the following?
1.Fundamental duties
2.Fundamental rights
3.DPSP
4.11th and 12th schedule
Select the correct statements from the following codes
a.Only 2 and 4
b.Only 1 and 2
c.Only 1 and 3
d.1,2, 3 and 4
8.Which of the following is reason behind inclusion of fundamental rights in constitution?
1.To establish government of law
2.To impose negative obligations on state
3.To guarantee basic economic rights to individual
Select the correct statements from the following codes
a.Only 2
b.Only 1 and 2
c.Only 2 and 3
d.1,2, and 3
9.Fundamental rights are essential to individual for the attainment of which of the following?
1.Intellectual status
2.Moral status
3.Spiritual status
Select the correct statements from the following codes
a.Only 1
b.Only 1 and 2
c.Only 1,2 and 3
d.None
10.With reference to classification of fundamental rights, which of the following is true?
1.Right to exploitation
2.Right against equality
3.Cultural and economic rights
Select the correct statements from the following codes
a.Only 1
b.Only 1 and 2
c.1,2 and 3
d.None
1:b
Explanation: Parliamentary democracy envisages representation of people, responsible government, and accountability of council of ministers to legislature.
- a
Explanation: Territory of India encompasses larger area than union of India. Territory of India includes not only states but also union territories and acquired territories, where as union of India covers only federal system.
- a
Explanation: Fundamental rights are conferred special sanctity as compared with other provisions of constitution. If the rights follow from other provision of constitution, other aggrieved person may have his relief by ordinary suit and by application to the high courts, but application under art 32 shall not lie, unless the invasion of non fundamental right involves violation of some fundamental right as well.
4.c
Explanation: Yes certain fundamental rights needs to enact separate legislation to make it enforceable. Article 17, 21A, 23, and 24 require separate legislation like protection of civil rights act, prohibition of child labour act etc.
- d
Explanation: It clearly states obligations and limitations of government. It also shows that everyone is subject to ordinary law of land. It indicates that individual rights are enjoyed even before emergence of constitution and the constitution only codifies and consolidates the same for legal protection.
6.b
Explanation: Rule of law indicates that everyone is subject ordinary law of land and asence of arbitrary power in single organ or single individual which may lead to absolutism and dictatorship.
7.d
Explanation: All the four mentioned above provide special provisions, directions and reservations for women.
- b
Explanation: To establish government of law and not of man. To guarantee basic human rights to individual
9.c
Explanation: Fundamental rights are essential to individual for the attainment of intellectual, moral and spiritual status.
- d
Explanation: Fundamental rights are classified into right to equality, right to freedom, right against exploitation, right to freedom of religion, cultural and educational rights, and right to constitutional remedies.