Polity PYQs – Fundamental Rights

1. A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to: (UPSC CSE – 2024 Prelims)

2. In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of Fundamental Rights? (UPSC CSE – 2023 Prelims)

3. With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements:

1. Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty.
2. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company.
3. Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo Warranto.

Which of the statements given above are correct? (UPSC CSE – 2022 Prelims)

4. Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards:

1. Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India.
2. Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended only once.
3. The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a particular year.

Which of the above statements are not correct? (UPSC CSE – 2022 Prelims)

5. What is the position of the Right to Property in India? (UPSC CSE – 2021 Prelims)

6. ‘Right to Privacy’ is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India? (UPSC CSE – 2021 Prelims)

7. A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India? (UPSC CSE – 2021 Prelims)

8. Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? (UPSC CSE – 2020 Prelims)

1. Preamble
2. Directive Principles of State Policy
3. Fundamental Duties

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9. Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination? (UPSC CSE – 2020 Prelims)

10. Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one’s right to marry the person of one’s choice? (UPSC CSE – 2019 Prelims)

11. Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement? (UPSC CSE – 2018 Prelims)

12. Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the “Rule of Law”?

1. Limitation of powers
2. Equality before law
3. People’s responsibility to the Government
4. Liberty and civil rights

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13. Consider the following statements:

1. As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in a State, a person would be required to possess the minimum qualification laid down by the concerned State Council of Teacher Education.
2. As per the RTE Act, for teaching primary classes, a candidate is required to pass a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted in accordance with the National Council of Teacher Education guidelines.
3. In India, more than 90% of teacher education institutions are directly under the State Governments.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (UPSC CSE – 2018 Prelims)

14. Right to vote and to be elected in India is a (UPSC CSE – 2017 Prelims)

15. Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India? (UPSC CSE – 2017 Prelims)

1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
2. Abolition of untouchability
3. Protection of the interests of minorities
4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines

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16. In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties? (UPSC CSE – 2017 Prelims)

17. One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of (UPSC CSE – 2017 Prelims)

18. Which one of the following statements is correct? (UPSC CSE – 2017 Prelims)

19. Consider the following:

1. Right to education
2. Right to equal access to public service
3. Right to food

Which of the above is/are Human Right/ Human Rights under “Universal Declaration of Human Rights”? (UPSC CSE – 2011 Prelims)