fundamental rights dpsp — BSSC Polity

50 Questions • 30 Minutes • Polity Mock Test in Hindi and English

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Question 1:

Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A.Part II
B.Part III
C.Part IV
D.Part IV-A

Part IV of the Constitution contains DPSP.

• These principles are borrowed from the Irish Constitution of 1937.

• They aim to establish social and economic democracy.

• Other options: Part II is Citizenship, Part III is Fundamental Rights, Part IV-A is Duties.

• Trick: D-P-S-P has 4 letters, so it is in Part 4.

• They are non-justiciable in nature.

Question 2:

Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution:
1. Fundamental Duties are enforceable by law and justiciable in courts.
2. Fundamental Duties are inspired by the erstwhile USSR Constitution.
3. Fundamental Duties aim to promote national spirit and strengthen unity.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.1 and 2 only
B.2 and 3 only
C.1 and 3 only
D.All of the above

Fundamental duties are non-justiciable.

• They were added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976.

• Inspired by the USSR model to promote patriotism.

• Statement 1 is wrong because they cannot be enforced by courts.

• Trick: Duties are 'Moral' obligations, not legal.

• Swaran Singh Committee recommended them.

Question 3:

If a 12-year-old is found to be working in a factory manufacturing carpets, which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India will be violated?
A.Article 24
B.Article 25
C.Article 23
D.Article 26

Article 24 prohibits child labour below 14 years in factories/mines.

• This falls under the Right against Exploitation.

• Carpet manufacturing is a hazardous employment.

• Art 23 is human trafficking, 25 is religion, 26 is religious affairs.

• Trick: 24 -> kids shouldn't work.

• Available to both citizens and foreigners.

Question 4:

Match the following:
1. Article 14
2. Article 17
3. Article 21
4. Article 20(2)
a. Abolition of untouchability
b. Equality before law
c. Double Jeopardy
d. Protection of Life
A.1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c
B.1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
C.1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a
D.1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b

Direct matching of Articles from Part III.

• Art 14 guarantees equality, Art 17 abolishes untouchability.

• Art 21 protects life & liberty, 20(2) protects from being punished twice.

• Other matchings are factually incorrect.

• Trick: 17 represents 'danger' (Khatra) to untouchability.

• Art 20 and 21 are never suspended during emergencies.

Question 5:

Assertion (A): Article 32 is described as the "Heart and Soul of the Constitution".
Reason (R): Article 32 empowers citizens to directly approach the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B.Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C.A is true but R is false
D.A is false but R is true

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called it the heart and soul.

• It guarantees Right to Constitutional Remedies.

• Without it, Fundamental Rights would remain theoretical.

• Reason correctly explains why it's the heart and soul.

• Trick: 32 = SC (Supreme Court) Remedies.

• Under this, SC issues 5 types of writs.

Question 6:

Which writ literally means 'what is your authority'?
A.Quo-Warranto
B.Prohibition
C.Habeas Corpus
D.Mandamus

Quo-Warranto questions the legality of a claim to a public office.

• It prevents illegal usurpation of public offices.

• Issued by SC (Art 32) and HC (Art 226).

• Mandamus means 'We Command', Habeas Corpus means 'to have the body'.

• Trick: Quo (Who) are you to hold this office?

• Cannot be issued against private bodies.

Question 7:

The Right to Property was deleted from the original list of fundamental rights by which amendment?
A.42nd Amendment Act
B.44th Amendment Act
C.86th Amendment Act
D.73rd Amendment Act

Deleted by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978.

• It was during Morarji Desai's tenure.

• It is now a legal right under Article 300A in Part XII.

• 42nd Amendment added duties, 86th added education right.

• Trick: 4+4=8 (1978), removed Property.

• It ceases to be a part of basic structure.

Question 8:

Which of the following Fundamental Rights is NOT available to foreigners in India?
A.Equality before law (Art 14)
B.Protection of life and liberty (Art 21)
C.Freedom of speech and expression (Art 19)
D.Right against exploitation (Art 23)

Articles 15, 16, 19, 29, 30 are exclusively for citizens.

• Foreigners do not get political or expressive freedoms fully.

• Rights like 14, 20, 21, 23 are for all persons.

• Options A, B, D are available to non-citizens.

• Trick: 15, 16, 19, 29, 30 belong ONLY to Indians.

• Enemy aliens get fewer rights than friendly aliens.

Question 9:

Arrange the following Fundamental Rights in the order of their appearance in the Constitution:
1. Right against Exploitation
2. Right to Freedom of Religion
3. Right to Equality
4. Right to Freedom
A.3-4-1-2
B.3-1-4-2
C.4-3-2-1
D.1-2-3-4

Right to Equality: Art 14-18.

• Right to Freedom: Art 19-22.

• Right against Exploitation: Art 23-24.

• Right to Freedom of Religion: Art 25-28.

• Trick: E-F-E-R (Equality, Freedom, Exploitation, Religion).

• Followed by Cultural/Educational rights (29-30).

Question 10:

Which of the following does NOT come under Fundamental Duties?
A.To safeguard public property
B.To develop scientific temper
C.To join Defence forces
D.To respect the national flag

Joining defence forces is not explicitly a fundamental duty.

• Duty is to 'defend the country when called upon' (Art 51A-d).

• Safeguarding property (i) and scientific temper (h) are duties.

• Options A, B, D are clearly listed in Art 51A.

• Trick: You defend the country, but it doesn't force army enrollment.

• There are exactly 11 Fundamental Duties.

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