2618 + Mcqs in Indian Polity and Civics Page 32 McqOptions

1551.	Which of the following statements about the changes made by the forty second amendment to the Constitution, relating to the Directive Principles of State Policy, are correct? Choose from the codes given. 1. It enabled the State to provide free legal aid to its citizens. 2. It provided for the State to secure the participation of workers in the management of undertakings. 3. It made dowry-taking a culpable offence.
A.	1 and 2
B.	1 and-3
C.	2 and 3
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» B. 1 and-3

Discussion

1552.	Which of these duties have been prescribed by the Indian Constitution as Fundamental Duties? Choose from the codes given. 1. To defend the country 2. To pay income tax 3. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture 4. To safeguard public property
A.	1 and 2
B.	2 and 4
C.	1, 2 and 4
D.	1, 3 and 4
Answer» E.

Discussion

1553.	Which of the following is correct with regard to the Fundamental Duties?
A.	Citizens are to promote brotherhood.
B.	Citizens are to preserve heritage.
C.	Citizens are to defend the country.
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

1554.	Which of the following are the Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution of India? 1. To follow the principles of morality 2. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India 3. To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture 4. To safeguard public property and to adjure violence
A.	1, 2, 3 and 4
B.	1 and 4
C.	1, 2 and 3
D.	2, 3 and 4
Answer» E.

Discussion

1555.	The Constituent Assembly centered around which of the following types of rights?
A.	Justifiable and non-justifiable rights
B.	Semi-justifiable and semi-non-justifiable rights
C.	Both types of rights into one chapter
D.	Neither justifiable nor non-justifiable rights
Answer» B. Semi-justifiable and semi-non-justifiable rights

Discussion

1556.	Which of the following duties have been prescribed for the State and the citizens? Choose from the codes given. 1. To develop scientific temper 2. To promote common brotherhood 3. To organize village panchayats 4. To secure a uniform civil code 5. To helps Scheduled cartes and Tribes 6. To defend the country
A.	1, 3 and 4
B.	3, 4 and 5
C.	1, 2 and 6
D.	2, 5 and 6
Answer» D. 2, 5 and 6

Discussion

1557.	Which of the following is not included as a Fundamental Duty in the Constitution of India?
A.	To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle
B.	To develop a scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform
C.	To protect the minorities
D.	To safeguard public property and to abjure violence
Answer» D. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence

Discussion

1558.	Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. Article 33 empowers the Parliament to restrict Fundamental Rights or abrogate them for armed forces. 2. Article 33 empowers the Parliament to grant all the Fundamental Rights equally to the armed forces.
A.	1 is true but 2 is false,
B.	2 is true but 1 is false.
C.	1 and 2 both are true.
D.	1 and 2 both are false.
Answer» B. 2 is true but 1 is false.

Discussion

1559.	If all male citizens were conscripted in accordance with the fundamental duty of defending the country, the law would
A.	Be unreasonable because it does not provide for categories
B.	Amount to discrimination on the basis of age
C.	Amount to discrimination on the basis of sex
D.	Not be in conflict with any of the provisions of the Constitution
Answer» B. Amount to discrimination on the basis of age

Discussion

1560.	Right to Property is given under the Constitution. Which type of right is it?
A.	Fundamental Right
B.	Legal Right
C.	Constitutional Right
D.	Extra-constitutional Right
Answer» D. Extra-constitutional Right

Discussion

1561.	Rights under which of these Articles cannot be suspended emergencies under Article 352 and 356?
A.	Article 19 only
B.	Article 20 only
C.	Article 21 only
D.	Both Articles 21 and 22
Answer» E.

Discussion

1562.	Which one of the following are a couple of rights of the citizen outside Part III?
A.	Right to Constitutional Remedies and to Freedom
B.	Right to Vote and to Property
C.	Right to Equality and Freedom of Religion
D.	Cultural and Education Right and Right against Exploitation
Answer» C. Right to Equality and Freedom of Religion

Discussion

1563.	By which Article is the right to move the Supreme Court by appropriate proceeding for the enforcement of rights guaranteed?
A.	Article 32
B.	Article 33
C.	Article 34
D.	Article 35
Answer» B. Article 33

Discussion

1564.	A memorandum circulated by Mahatma Gandhi at the second round table conference sought that any future Act should include
A.	Freedom of Press
B.	Equality of Law
C.	Protection of Minorities and their Cultures
D.	Right to Life
Answer» D. Right to Life

Discussion

1565.	Which one of the following is a basic structure of the Constitution?
A.	Article 32 only
B.	Article 226 only
C.	Article 32 and 226
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

1566.	What rights do the minorities have to protect their culture and religion? Choose the correct code. 1. To establish educational instructions 2. To administer them 3. To conserve research intuitions 4. To accept the States conditions such as of sanitation, competence of teachers maintenance of discipline
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2 and 3
C.	1, 2 and 3 only
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» E.

Discussion

1567.	Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. No religions instructions is to be given in an educational institution wholly maintained by the State. 2. Comparative study of all religions does not amount to going against Article 28.
A.	1 is true but 2 is false,
B.	2 is true but 1 is false.
C.	1 and 2 both are true.
D.	1 and 2 both are false.
Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false.

Discussion

1568.	The Supreme Court of India can declare by issuing a writ that a respondent is not entitled to the office he is holding or a privilege he is exercising. Which is the writ in this case?
A.	Habeas Corpus
B.	Prohibition
C.	Quo Warranto
D.	Certiorari
Answer» D. Certiorari

Discussion

1569.	Under which articles can fundamental rights be suspended?
A.	Article 352 and 353
B.	Article 356 and 357
C.	Article 358 and 359
D.	Article 360
Answer» D. Article 360

Discussion

1570.	Which of the following is true about the right to constitutional remedies? Choose the correct code. 1. The Supreme Court upholds the fundamental rights. 2. It can declare laws invalid if they go against the Constitution.
A.	1 is true but 2 is false,
B.	2 is true but 1 is false.
C.	1 and 2 both are true.
D.	1 and 2 both are false.
Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false.

Discussion

1571.	Which among the following writs is issued by an appropriate judicial authority in order to free a person who has been illegally detained?
A.	Quo Warranto
B.	Mandamas
C.	Certiorari
D.	Habeas Corpus
Answer» E.

Discussion

1572.	Prohibition is issued
A.	Against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities
B.	Against administrative authorities
C.	Against legislative bodies
D.	Against private individuals
Answer» B. Against administrative authorities

Discussion

1573.	Which among the following recommended a series of fundamental rights?
A.	The Government of India Act, 1919
B.	The Simon Commission (1928)
C.	August Declaration of 1917
D.	Nehru Report (1928)
Answer» E.

Discussion

1574.	Consider the following regarding Mandamus: 1. It implies 'we command?. 2. It is issued against a public individual. 3. Its job is to enforce departmental instruction. Choose the correct code.
A.	1 only is true.
B.	1 and 2 only are true.
C.	2 and 3 only are true.
D.	1 and 3 only are true.
Answer» E.

Discussion

1575.	Which of the following is true about the writ of habeas Corpus? 1. It literally means to 'have the body of. 2. It is not issued where the detention is unlawful. 3. Detention is outside the jurisdiction of the court. Choose the correct code.
A.	1 only
B.	1 and 2 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3 only
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 only

Discussion

1576.	Article 30 of the Constitution of India deals with
A.	Freedom of conscience
B.	Right to propagate religion
C.	Right of minorities to establish and manage educational institution
D.	Cultural and educational rights of the minority community
Answer» D. Cultural and educational rights of the minority community

Discussion

1577.	Which of the following has been maintained by the Supreme Court in the year 1996, under Article 21, regarding an attempt to commit suicide? 1. It is a natural right of a citizen. 2. It is punishable under the law. 3. The court has nothing to do with it. 4. The Court reserves the right to condonation.
A.	1 and 2
B.	2 only
C.	1 only
D.	2 and 4
Answer» C. 1 only

Discussion

1578.	The constitution of India is divided into certain parts. Which of the following forms part of the Fundamental Duties?
A.	IVA
B.	IX A
C.	XIV A
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. IX A

Discussion

1579.	Match List I with List II by choosing one of the codes given. List I List II A. Right to Equality 1. Articles 14-18 B. Right to Freedom 2. Article 25-28 C. Right to Freedom of Religion 3. Article 19-22 D. Right to Constitutional Remedies 4. Prohibition
A.	A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4
B.	A- 2 B-4 C-3 D-1
C.	A-1 B-4 C-2 D-3
D.	A- 2 B-3 C-4 D-1
Answer» B. A- 2 B-4 C-3 D-1

Discussion

1580.	Which of the following freedoms is not guaranteed by the Constitution?
A.	Freedom to own, acquire, and dispose property
B.	Freedom to move freely throughout the country
C.	Freedom to form cooperative societies
D.	Freedom to assemble peacefully and without arms
Answer» B. Freedom to move freely throughout the country

Discussion

1581.	Right to vote and to be elected in India is a
A.	Fundamental Right
B.	Constitutional Right
C.	Natural Right
D.	Legal Right
Answer» C. Natural Right

Discussion

1582.	Annie Besant, while launching her Home Rule Movement, sought which of the following rights from the British government for Indians?1. Inviolability of one's privacy2. Right to Property3. Equal status for all4. Personal freedomSelect the code choosing the correct ones.
A.	1, 2, 3
B.	1, 2, 4
C.	2, 3, 4
D.	1, 3, 4
Answer» C. 2, 3, 4

Discussion

1583.	Freedom to manage religious affairs includes 1. To establish religions institutions 2. To manage their affairs 3. To own and acquire their property 4. To administer such property in accordance with law Choose the code with the correct options.
A.	1 and 2
B.	1, 2, 3
C.	2 and 3
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» E.

Discussion

1584.	Under Article 25(1), which of the following is not a reason for which restriction can be imposed on religion?
A.	Public order
B.	Morality
C.	Health
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

1585.	Which of the following is true about religion? Select the correct code. 1. Religion is what philosophy is. 2. Belief in God is also religion. 3. Court is competent to examine any doctrine of a religion. 4. Religion is a matter of faith.
A.	1 and 2 are true.
B.	2 and 3 are true.
C.	Only 3 is true.
D.	Only 4 is true.
Answer» E.

Discussion

1586.	Which of the following comes within the category of the rarest of the rare crimes?
A.	Killing
B.	Stealing
C.	Honour killing
D.	Suicide
Answer» D. Suicide

Discussion

1587.	State the age of the child who cannot be employed in any hazardous factories.
A.	10 years
B.	12 years
C.	14 years
D.	16 years
Answer» D. 16 years

Discussion

1588.	Right against exploitation implies 1. Forced labour 2. Prohibition of traffic of human beings 3. Beggary Select the correct code.
A.	1 is true.
B.	1 and 2 are true.
C.	1 and 3 are true.
D.	1, 2 and 3 are true.
Answer» E.

Discussion

1589.	Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. The detainee has the right to consultation. 2. He has the right to be defended by a legal practitioner of his choice.
A.	1 is true but 2 is false,
B.	2 is true but 1 is false.
C.	1 and 2 both are true.
D.	1 and 2 both are false.
Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false.

Discussion

1590.	Nobody can be arrested or detained without being given the right to consultation for more than
A.	12 hours
B.	14 hours
C.	48 hours
D.	72 hours
Answer» C. 48 hours

Discussion

1591.	The National Commission on Backward Classes, in 2010, was headed by
A.	M. N. Rao
B.	B.L. Yadav
C.	Shyam Sunder
D.	Ram Surat Singh
Answer» B. B.L. Yadav

Discussion

1592.	Consider these statements with regard to the National Commission on Backward Classes (NCBC) and choose the correct code. 1. The President appoints the chairman of NCBC. 2. The NCBC gives its report to the Central Government.
A.	1, 2 both are true.
B.	1 is true but 2 is false.
C.	1, 2 both are false,
D.	2 is true but 1 is false.
Answer» E.

Discussion

1593.	Which of the following cases deals with the socially and educationally backward classes (also referred to as the Mandal case)?
A.	The Union of India v. Virpal Singh
B.	Ashoka Kumar Thakur v. State of Bihar
C.	Chattar Singh v. State of Raj asthan
D.	State of Bihar v. BAL Mukund Sah
Answer» C. Chattar Singh v. State of Raj asthan

Discussion

1594.	The people from the Scheduled Tribes in India feel that they are denied of
A.	Higher education
B.	Administrative autonomy
C.	Security of their traditional cultural identities
D.	Proper representation
Answer» D. Proper representation

Discussion

1595.	Which of the following states has the highest proportion of Scheduled Castes in India?
A.	Punjab
B.	Haryana
C.	Uttar Pradesh
D.	Mizoram
Answer» B. Haryana

Discussion

1596.	Which one of the following is not a feature in the Indian list of fundamental rights?
A.	Fundamental Rights constitute rights given to persons as citizens.
B.	Fundamental Rights constitute rights given to both-persons as persons and persons as citizens.
C.	Aliens can also avail of the rights given in Part III.
D.	Right to Work is a fundamental right of Indians.
Answer» C. Aliens can also avail of the rights given in Part III.

Discussion

1597.	Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: I. Free and compulsory education to the children of 6-14 age group by the State was made a fundamental right by the 861 Amendment. II. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan seeks to provide computer education even to the rural children. III. Education was included as an item in the concurrent list through the 4211 amendment. Codes:
A.	Statements I, II and II are true.
B.	Statements I and II are true.
C.	Statements II and III are true.
D.	Statements I and III are true.
Answer» B. Statements I and II are true.

Discussion

1598.	Consider the following statements with regard to the Protection of Children from Sexual offences Act, 2012 and choose the correct code. I. the Act protects children from pornography, sexual assault, and sexual harassment. II. It provides for the establishment of children's courts for the trial of the offenders. III. It seeks to establish the Special Courts for the trial of the offenders.
A.	Statements I, II and III are true.
B.	Statements I and II are true.
C.	Statements II and III are true.
D.	Statements I and III are true.
Answer» E.

Discussion

1599.	Consider the following statements with regard to the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 and choose the correct code. I. It extends to the whole country except the state of Jammu and Kashmir. II. Dowry means the giving of any property or valuable security directly. III. It relates to giving and agreeing to give any property or valuable security either directly or indirectly. Codes:
A.	Statements I and II are true.
B.	Statements II and III are true.
C.	Statements I and III are true.
D.	Statements I, II and III are true.
Answer» D. Statements I, II and III are true.

Discussion

1600.	Consider the following statements with regard to the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 and choose the correct code. 1. The Act extends to the whole country. 2. Indecent representation means, in addition to others, being derogatory to women. Codes:
A.	1 is true but 2 is false,
B.	2 is true but 1 is false.
C.	1 and 2 both are true.
D.	1 and 2 both are false.
Answer» C. 1 and 2 both are true.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in UPSC IAS Exam.

Which of these duties have been prescribed by the Indian Constitution as Fundamental Duties? Choose from the codes given. 1. To defend the country 2. To pay income tax 3. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture 4. To safeguard public property

Which of the following is correct with regard to the Fundamental Duties?

The Constituent Assembly centered around which of the following types of rights?

Which of the following is not included as a Fundamental Duty in the Constitution of India?

Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. Article 33 empowers the Parliament to restrict Fundamental Rights or abrogate them for armed forces. 2. Article 33 empowers the Parliament to grant all the Fundamental Rights equally to the armed forces.

If all male citizens were conscripted in accordance with the fundamental duty of defending the country, the law would

Right to Property is given under the Constitution. Which type of right is it?

Rights under which of these Articles cannot be suspended emergencies under Article 352 and 356?

Which one of the following are a couple of rights of the citizen outside Part III?

By which Article is the right to move the Supreme Court by appropriate proceeding for the enforcement of rights guaranteed?

A memorandum circulated by Mahatma Gandhi at the second round table conference sought that any future Act should include

Which one of the following is a basic structure of the Constitution?

Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. No religions instructions is to be given in an educational institution wholly maintained by the State. 2. Comparative study of all religions does not amount to going against Article 28.

The Supreme Court of India can declare by issuing a writ that a respondent is not entitled to the office he is holding or a privilege he is exercising. Which is the writ in this case?

Under which articles can fundamental rights be suspended?

Which of the following is true about the right to constitutional remedies? Choose the correct code. 1. The Supreme Court upholds the fundamental rights. 2. It can declare laws invalid if they go against the Constitution.

Which among the following writs is issued by an appropriate judicial authority in order to free a person who has been illegally detained?

Prohibition is issued

Which among the following recommended a series of fundamental rights?

Consider the following regarding Mandamus: 1. It implies 'we command?. 2. It is issued against a public individual. 3. Its job is to enforce departmental instruction. Choose the correct code.

Which of the following is true about the writ of habeas Corpus? 1. It literally means to 'have the body of. 2. It is not issued where the detention is unlawful. 3. Detention is outside the jurisdiction of the court. Choose the correct code.

Article 30 of the Constitution of India deals with

The constitution of India is divided into certain parts. Which of the following forms part of the Fundamental Duties?

Match List I with List II by choosing one of the codes given. List I List II A. Right to Equality 1. Articles 14-18 B. Right to Freedom 2. Article 25-28 C. Right to Freedom of Religion 3. Article 19-22 D. Right to Constitutional Remedies 4. Prohibition

Which of the following freedoms is not guaranteed by the Constitution?

Right to vote and to be elected in India is a

Annie Besant, while launching her Home Rule Movement, sought which of the following rights from the British government for Indians?1. Inviolability of one's privacy2. Right to Property3. Equal status for all4. Personal freedomSelect the code choosing the correct ones.

Freedom to manage religious affairs includes 1. To establish religions institutions 2. To manage their affairs 3. To own and acquire their property 4. To administer such property in accordance with law Choose the code with the correct options.

Under Article 25(1), which of the following is not a reason for which restriction can be imposed on religion?

Which of the following is true about religion? Select the correct code. 1. Religion is what philosophy is. 2. Belief in God is also religion. 3. Court is competent to examine any doctrine of a religion. 4. Religion is a matter of faith.

Which of the following comes within the category of the rarest of the rare crimes?

State the age of the child who cannot be employed in any hazardous factories.

Right against exploitation implies 1. Forced labour 2. Prohibition of traffic of human beings 3. Beggary Select the correct code.

Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. The detainee has the right to consultation. 2. He has the right to be defended by a legal practitioner of his choice.

Nobody can be arrested or detained without being given the right to consultation for more than

The National Commission on Backward Classes, in 2010, was headed by

Consider these statements with regard to the National Commission on Backward Classes (NCBC) and choose the correct code. 1. The President appoints the chairman of NCBC. 2. The NCBC gives its report to the Central Government.

Which of the following cases deals with the socially and educationally backward classes (also referred to as the Mandal case)?

The people from the Scheduled Tribes in India feel that they are denied of

Which of the following states has the highest proportion of Scheduled Castes in India?

Which one of the following is not a feature in the Indian list of fundamental rights?

Consider the following statements with regard to the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 and choose the correct code. 1. The Act extends to the whole country. 2. Indecent representation means, in addition to others, being derogatory to women. Codes: