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This section includes 2618 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSC IAS Exam knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1501. |
The writ of prohibition issued by the Supreme Court or a High Court is issued against: |
| A. | judicial or quasi-judicial authorities |
| B. | administrative and judicial authorities |
| C. | administrative authorities only |
| D. | administrative authorities and government |
| Answer» B. administrative and judicial authorities | |
| 1502. |
Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty? |
| A. | To vote in public elections |
| B. | To develop the scientific temper |
| C. | To safeguard public property |
| D. | To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals |
| Answer» B. To develop the scientific temper | |
| 1503. |
In India, Mandamus will lie against: |
| A. | officers bound to do a public duty |
| B. | Government |
| C. | both officers and the Government |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 1504. |
Which one of the following writs literally means 'we command'? |
| A. | Habeas Corpus |
| B. | Mandamus |
| C. | Quo Warranto |
| D. | Certiorari |
| Answer» C. Quo Warranto | |
| 1505. |
How can the Fundamental Rights be suspended? |
| A. | If Parliament passes a law by two-thirds majority |
| B. | If the Supreme Court orders it |
| C. | If the President orders it in the tune of National Emergency |
| D. | They can never be suspended |
| Answer» D. They can never be suspended | |
| 1506. |
The Fundamental Rights have the sanction of: |
| A. | the Supreme Court |
| B. | the Constitution |
| C. | majority opinion |
| D. | the Government |
| Answer» C. majority opinion | |
| 1507. |
Which fundamental right is concerned with abolition of social distinctions? |
| A. | Right to equality |
| B. | Right against exploitation |
| C. | Right to life and liberty |
| D. | Cultural and educational rights |
| Answer» B. Right against exploitation | |
| 1508. |
Constitution permits preventive detention but stipulates that; |
| A. | no one should be detained beyond three months unless an Adviory Board authorises further detention. |
| B. | grounds for detention should be conveyed to the person before arresting him |
| C. | the person must be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours of the arrest |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. grounds for detention should be conveyed to the person before arresting him | |
| 1509. |
Cultural and Educational rights include: |
| A. | Right of minorities to establish and administer their educational institutions |
| B. | Right of minorities to promote their language |
| C. | Right against discrimination for admission to educational institutions on the grounds of religion, race or caste |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1510. |
Freedom of speech under the Indian constitution is subject to reasonable restriction on the grounds of protection of |
| A. | sovereignty and integrity of the country |
| B. | the dignity of the office of the Prime Minister |
| C. | both [a] and [b] |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. the dignity of the office of the Prime Minister | |
| 1511. |
Under which Article of the Constitution can an individual move the Supreme Court directly in case of any violation of a Fundamental Right? |
| A. | Article 13 |
| B. | Article 14 |
| C. | Article 32 |
| D. | Article 34 |
| Answer» D. Article 34 | |
| 1512. |
If Reasonable restriction on the rights of Indian citizens can be imposed by: |
| A. | the President |
| B. | the Parliament |
| C. | the Supreme Court |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. the Supreme Court | |
| 1513. |
Which of the following writs can be issued against administrative authorities? |
| A. | Prohibition, Certiorari & Mandamus. |
| B. | Certiorari & Mandamus. |
| C. | Prohibition & Mandamus. |
| D. | Prohibition & Certiorari. |
| Answer» C. Prohibition & Mandamus. | |
| 1514. |
Article 21 declares that - "No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law" The protection under article 21 is: |
| A. | Against arbitrary legislative action. |
| B. | Against arbitrary executive action. |
| C. | Both A & B. |
| D. | None |
| Answer» C. Both A & B. | |
| 1515. |
Which of the following Fundamental Duties have been enumerated in our Constitution for the citizens? |
| A. | To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem |
| B. | To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom |
| C. | To uphold and protect the sovereignly, unity and integrity of India |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1516. |
Regarding equality before law, the Indian Constitution makes exceptions in the case of |
| A. | President or a Governor |
| B. | Foreign sovereigns only |
| C. | President only |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Foreign sovereigns only | |
| 1517. |
Which one of the following is not a correct statement in relation to the provisions of the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | No person shall be convicated of any offence except for violation of law in force at the time of commission |
| B. | No person shall be denied bail |
| C. | No person shall be punished for (he same offence more than once |
| D. | No person accused of an offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself |
| Answer» C. No person shall be punished for (he same offence more than once | |
| 1518. |
What are the Directive principles State policy? |
| A. | The main objectives of the framers of the Constitution |
| B. | The principles that are expected to guide the state in the governance of the country |
| C. | The ideals of a Welfare State that should be accept-able to all right-thinking persons. |
| D. | Social rights are opposed to personal rights, enumerated a Part III. |
| Answer» C. The ideals of a Welfare State that should be accept-able to all right-thinking persons. | |
| 1519. |
Which one of the following is not included in Article 19 of the constitution of India, pertaining to the Right to Freedom? |
| A. | Right to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India |
| B. | Right to form associations or unions |
| C. | Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions |
| D. | Right to assemble peacefully and without arms |
| Answer» D. Right to assemble peacefully and without arms | |
| 1520. |
The 44th Amendment of the Indian Constitution withdrew the Fundamental Right: |
| A. | to freedom of religion |
| B. | to constitutional remedies |
| C. | to property |
| D. | against exploitation |
| Answer» D. against exploitation | |
| 1521. |
The Directive Principles of State Policy are incorporated in |
| A. | Part III (Articles 36-51) |
| B. | Part IV (Articles 36-51) |
| C. | Part V (Articles 19-21) |
| D. | Part II (Articles 36-56) |
| Answer» C. Part V (Articles 19-21) | |
| 1522. |
A writ of prohibition is an order issued by the supreme court or high court which |
| A. | affects the production and consumption of liquor |
| B. | prohibits the police from arresting a person |
| C. | forbids the administrative authority from taking a particular action |
| D. | prohibits a quasi-judicial authority from proceeding with a case |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1523. |
"The state shall strive to promote the welfare of people by securing and protecting as effectively as it may, a social order in which justice-social, economic and political-shall inform all the institutions of the national life." This provision is contained in which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | Article 39 |
| B. | Article 46 |
| C. | Article 38 |
| D. | Article 37 |
| Answer» D. Article 37 | |
| 1524. |
Match List I (Articles of the Constitution of India) with List II (Provision) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List - I List - IIa.Article 141.The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex place of birth or any of term.b.Article 152.The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India.c.Article 163.'Untouchability' is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden.d.Article 174.There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State. |
| A. | A - 2 , B - 4 , C - 1 , D - 3 |
| B. | A - 3 , B - 1 , C - 4 , D - 2 |
| C. | A - 2 , B - 1 , C - 4 , D - 3 |
| D. | A - 3 , B - 4 , C - 1 , D - 2 |
| Answer» D. A - 3 , B - 4 , C - 1 , D - 2 | |
| 1525. |
A fundamental Right guaranteed in the Indian Constitution can be suspended only by |
| A. | a proclamation of national emergency |
| B. | an Act passed by the Parliament |
| C. | an amendment of the Constitution |
| D. | the judicial decision of the Supreme Court |
| Answer» B. an Act passed by the Parliament | |
| 1526. |
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? |
| A. | Power of Parliament Creating a new State |
| B. | Power of State Legislature Altering the name of a State |
| C. | Equality before the law Both Indian and non-Indian citizens |
| D. | Equality of Opurtunity Indian citizen |
| Answer» C. Equality before the law Both Indian and non-Indian citizens | |
| 1527. |
Match List - I (Article of Indian Constitution) with List - II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List - I (Article of Indian Constitution List - II (Provisions)a.Article 16 (2)1.No person shall be deprived of his property save by the authority of lawb.Article 29 (2)2.No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of race, religious or castec.Article 30 (3)3.All minorities whether based on religion or language shall have to establish and administer educational institutions of their choiced.Article 31 (1)4.No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State, or receiving State aid, on grounds of religion, race, caste, language or any of them |
| A. | A - 2 , B - 4 , C - 3 , D - 1 |
| B. | A - 3 , B - 1 , C - 2 , D - 4 |
| C. | A - 2 , B - 1 , C - 3 , D - 4 |
| D. | A - 3 , B - 4 , C - 2 , D - 1 |
| Answer» B. A - 3 , B - 1 , C - 2 , D - 4 | |
| 1528. |
List - I (Writs) List - II (Literal meanings)[A]Mandamus(1)'By what warrant or authority'[b]Hebeas Corpus(2)'We command'[c]Quo warranto(3)'To be certified'[d]Certiorari(4)'You may have the body' or 'To have the body of |
| A. | A - 2 ; B - 3 ; C - 4 ; D - 1 |
| B. | A - 2 ; B - 4 ; C - 3 ; D - 1 |
| C. | A - 1 ; B - 4 ; C - 2 ; D - 3 |
| D. | A - 2 ; B - 4 ; C - 1 ; D - 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1529. |
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 36 to 40): Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List - I (Writs) List - II (Provisions)[a]Habeas Corpus(1)directs public servant to perform some public duty refused to have been performed by him[b]Mandamus(2) directs an individual (private or executive) to produce a detainee before the court[c]Prohibition(3)issued by high court forbidding an inferior court from continuing proceedings in a particular case[d]Certiorari(4) enquires into the legality of the claim which a party asserts to a public office[e] (5)Issued to a lower court quashing its decision in a particular case |
| A. | A - 5 ; B - 1 ; C - 3 ; D - 2 ; E - 4 |
| B. | A - 2 ; B - 1 ; C - 3 ; D - 5 ; E - 4 |
| C. | A - 4 ; B - 2 ; C - 3 ; D - 1; E - 5 |
| D. | A - 3 ; B - 4 ; C - 5 ; D - 2 ; E - 1 |
| Answer» C. A - 4 ; B - 2 ; C - 3 ; D - 1; E - 5 | |
| 1530. |
Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution? 1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture 2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice 3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry 4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 1531. |
Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education? 1. Directive Principles of State Policy 2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies 3. Fifth Schedule 4. Sixth Schedule 5. Seventh Schedule Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3, 4 and 5 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 5 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 | |
| 1532. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy: 1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country. 2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court. Which of the statements given above is / are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 1533. |
Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India : 1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code 2. Organizing village Panchayats 3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas 4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 3 and 4 only | |
| 1534. |
Which of-the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of the State Policy? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 1535. |
Consider the following statements 1. Forming a cooperative society is a Fundamental Right in India. 2. Cooperative societies do not fall within die ambit of the Right to Information Act, 2005. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 1536. |
The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution |
| A. | to make the fundamental rights more effective |
| B. | to check anti-national, subversive and unconstitutional agitations |
| C. | to accord priority to the directive principles over fundamental rights |
| D. | to achieve all the above objectives |
| Answer» C. to accord priority to the directive principles over fundamental rights | |
| 1537. |
Fundamental Right to ... has been deleted by the ... Amendment Act. |
| A. | Form associations; 44th |
| B. | Property; 44th |
| C. | against exploitation; 42nd |
| D. | private property; 42nd |
| Answer» C. against exploitation; 42nd | |
| 1538. |
The term equal pay for equal work5 is a |
| A. | Fundamental Duty |
| B. | Fundamental Right |
| C. | Directive Principle of State Policy |
| D. | Legal duty |
| Answer» D. Legal duty | |
| 1539. |
Which of the following statements regarding relationship of Directive Principals with fundamental Rights is true? |
| A. | Primacy is given to all the Directive Principles contained in Part IV of the Constitution over Fundamental Rights. |
| B. | Primacy is given to all the Fundamental Rights conferred by Article 14-32 of the Constitution over Directive Principles. |
| C. | Primacy is given to all the Fundamental Rights conferred by Part III of the Constitution over Directive Principles. |
| D. | Primacy is given only to Directive Principles in Clauses and of Article 39, over Fundamental Rights conferred by Articles 14 and 19 f the Constitution. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1540. |
Match List I with List II by choosing the correct code. List I List II A. Article 51A 1. Fundamental Duties B. Article 43A 2. Workers participation in management C. Article 39A 3. Minimizing inequalities D. Article 38A 4. Adequate means of livelihood |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3 |
| B. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| C. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| Answer» B. A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 | |
| 1541. |
Directive Principles of State Policy direct the State for which of the following? Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 1. To secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people 2. To separate judiciary from executive 3. To improve public health |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1542. |
Of the following statements, one is Assertion and the other is Reason (R). Which of them is correct? Assertion (A): Directive Principles are enforceable. Reason (R): They are fundamental in the governance of the country. |
| A. | A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A. |
| B. | A and R are true, R is not the explanation of A. |
| C. | A is true, R is false. |
| D. | A is false, R is true. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1543. |
Article 39 does not contain the following? |
| A. | Right to an adequate means of livelihood |
| B. | Equal pay for equal work |
| C. | Free ownership and control of material resources |
| D. | Protection and improvement of environment |
| Answer» B. Equal pay for equal work | |
| 1544. |
Sixteen articles of the Constitution of India deal with the Directive Principles of State Policy. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? |
| A. | To secure just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief: Article 42 |
| B. | To organize village Panchayats as units of self-government: Article 40 |
| C. | To secure the improvement of public health and the prohibition of intoxication drinks and of drugs which are injurious to health: Article 47 |
| D. | To protect all monuments of historic interest and national importance: Article 50 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1545. |
Which of the following statements, regarding the current status of the relationship between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles, are correct? |
| A. | Directive Principles cannot get priority over Fundamental Rights is any case. |
| B. | Directive Principles always get priority over Fundamental Rights. |
| C. | Fundamental Rights always get priority over Directives Principles. |
| D. | In some cases Directive Principles may get priority over Fundamental Rights. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1546. |
Which of the following Directive Principles was not originally provided for the Constitution of India? |
| A. | Citizens right to an adequate means of livelihood |
| B. | Free Legal Aid |
| C. | Free and compulsory education to children under 14 years of age as far as possible |
| D. | Prohibition of the slaughter of cows and calves |
| Answer» C. Free and compulsory education to children under 14 years of age as far as possible | |
| 1547. |
The liberal school relating to rights discussed in the Constituent Assembly were led by |
| A. | K. T. Shah |
| B. | Damodar Swaroop |
| C. | V. P. Tripathi |
| D. | Thakurdas Bhargava |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1548. |
Match List I with List II by choosing the correct code. List I List II A. Article 39A 1. Fundamental Duties B. Article 43A 2. Free legal aid C. Article 48A 3. Participation in factory management D. Article 51 A 4. Protection of environment |
| A. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| B. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| C. | A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 |
| D. | A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3 |
| Answer» B. A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 | |
| 1549. |
Which of the following is/are among Directive Principles of State Policy? Choose from the codes given. 1. The State shall strive to promote science and technology for development. 2. The State shall endeavor to secure for citizens a uniform Civil Code throughout India. 3. The State shall try to develop a population policy and family planning programmes. 4. The State shall take steps to promote tourism. Codes: |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 4 | |
| 1550. |
Match List I With List II by choosing the correct code. List I List II A. Article 41 1. Protection of Parliament B. Article 44 2. Right to work C. Article 47 3. Uniform Civil Code D. Article 48A 4. Prohibition |
| A. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| B. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| C. | A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 |
| D. | A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3 |
| Answer» B. A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 | |