Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with answers for the Civil Services Examination on “Fundamental Rights and Duties: Balancing Rights with Responsibilities”
- Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality?
- A) Article 14
- B) Article 19
- C) Article 21
- D) Article 32
Answer: A) Article 14
- The Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression is provided under which Article?
- A) Article 19(1)(a)
- B) Article 21
- C) Article 25
- D) Article 29
Answer: A) Article 19(1)(a)
- Which fundamental duty is specifically aimed at promoting the spirit of common brotherhood among all people of India?
- A) Duty to promote harmony
- B) Duty to safeguard public property
- C) Duty to develop scientific temper
- D) Duty to preserve cultural heritage
Answer: A) Duty to promote harmony
- The Right to Life and Personal Liberty is enshrined in which Article?
- A) Article 14
- B) Article 19
- C) Article 21
- D) Article 25
Answer: C) Article 21
- Which Article imposes the duty on every citizen to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India?
- A) Article 51A(a)
- B) Article 51A(b)
- C) Article 51A(c)
- D) Article 51A(d)
Answer: A) Article 51A(a)
- Which fundamental right protects citizens from discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?
- A) Right to Freedom
- B) Right to Equality
- C) Right to Religion
- D) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Answer: B) Right to Equality
- Which Article provides the right to constitutional remedies for enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
- A) Article 19
- B) Article 21
- C) Article 32
- D) Article 14
Answer: C) Article 32
- Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty as per Article 51A?
- A) To safeguard public property
- B) To vote in elections
- C) To develop the scientific temper
- D) To promote harmony
Answer: B) To vote in elections
- Under which Article can the State impose reasonable restrictions on the Right to Freedom?
- A) Article 19(2)
- B) Article 21
- C) Article 22
- D) Article 25
Answer: A) Article 19(2)
- The Right to Education is a fundamental right under which Article?
- A) Article 21A
- B) Article 19(1)(g)
- C) Article 30
- D) Article 45
Answer: A) Article 21A
- Which of the following Articles provides for the prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?
- A) Article 14
- B) Article 15
- C) Article 16
- D) Article 17
Answer: B) Article 15
- Which Fundamental Right allows a person to freely profess, practice, and propagate religion?
- A) Right to Equality
- B) Right to Freedom of Religion
- C) Right to Constitutional Remedies
- D) Right to Life
Answer: B) Right to Freedom of Religion
- Which of the following duties is aimed at promoting the spirit of inquiry and reform?
- A) Duty to develop scientific temper
- B) Duty to promote harmony
- C) Duty to uphold the Constitution
- D) Duty to protect wildlife
Answer: A) Duty to develop scientific temper
- What is the primary purpose of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution?
- A) To restrict citizens’ rights
- B) To balance rights with responsibilities
- C) To provide additional rights to citizens
- D) To define the powers of the government
Answer: B) To balance rights with responsibilities
- Which of the following is considered a reasonable restriction on the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression?
- A) Criticizing the government
- B) Promoting enmity between different groups
- C) Discussing political ideologies
- D) Participating in peaceful protests
Answer: B) Promoting enmity between different groups
- Which Article prohibits untouchability in any form?
- A) Article 15
- B) Article 17
- C) Article 18
- D) Article 19
Answer: B) Article 17
- Which of the following Articles is related to the Right to Life?
- A) Article 22
- B) Article 23
- C) Article 21
- D) Article 24
Answer: C) Article 21
- Which of the following is NOT a feature of Fundamental Rights?
- A) Justiciable
- B) Absolute in nature
- C) Available to all citizens
- D) Subject to reasonable restrictions
Answer: B) Absolute in nature
- The duty to protect and improve the natural environment falls under which Article?
- A) Article 51A(b)
- B) Article 51A(g)
- C) Article 51A(f)
- D) Article 51A(d)
Answer: B) Article 51A(g)
- Which of the following rights is available only to citizens and not to aliens?
- A) Right to Equality
- B) Right to Freedom of Speech
- C) Right to Constitutional Remedies
- D) Right to Personal Liberty
Answer: D) Right to Personal Liberty
- The right to form associations or unions is provided under which Article?
- A) Article 19(1)(c)
- B) Article 21
- C) Article 22
- D) Article 15
Answer: A) Article 19(1)(c)
- Which of the following duties is aimed at preserving the rich heritage of our composite culture?
- A) Duty to promote harmony
- B) Duty to uphold the Constitution
- C) Duty to protect the environment
- D) Duty to develop scientific temper
Answer: A) Duty to promote harmony
- The right to privacy was recognized as a fundamental right in which landmark judgment?
- A) Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
- B) K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India
- C) Golak Nath v. State of Punjab
- D) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
Answer: B) K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India
- The Article related to the protection of interests of minorities is:
- A) Article 29
- B) Article 30
- C) Article 15
- D) Article 19
Answer: B) Article 30
- Which Article states that no person shall be arrested without being informed of the grounds of such arrest?
- A) Article 21
- B) Article 22
- C) Article 19
- D) Article 32
Answer: B) Article 22
- Which Fundamental Duty emphasizes the importance of respecting the Constitution and its ideals?
- A) Duty to promote harmony
- B) Duty to uphold the Constitution
- C) Duty to develop scientific temper
- D) Duty to protect the environment
Answer: B) Duty to uphold the Constitution
- Which of the following is a non-justiciable right?
- A) Right to Equality
- B) Right to Freedom
- C) Right to Education
- D) Right to Work
Answer: D) Right to Work
- The right to free legal aid is a part of which Fundamental Right?
- A) Right to Equality
- B) Right to Life
- C) Right to Freedom
- D) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Answer: B) Right to Life
- Which of the following duties aims at ensuring the protection of wildlife and the environment?
- A) Duty to promote harmony
- B) Duty to protect the environment
- C) Duty to develop scientific temper
- D) Duty to preserve cultural heritage
Answer: B) Duty to protect the environment
- Which of the following Articles prohibits discrimination on grounds of sex?
- A) Article 15
- B) Article 16
- C) Article 17
- D) Article 18
Answer: A) Article 15
These MCQs can be used to test knowledge about the Fundamental Rights and Duties as outlined in the Indian Constitution, focusing on their significance, interpretation, and the balance between rights and responsibilities.
