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(21) In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court held that fundamental rights are unamendable ?
[A] A.K. Gopalan’s case
[B] Keshvananda Bharti’s case
[C] M.C. Mehta’s case
[D] Golak Nath’s case

Comment

Answer: Option [D]

The correct answer is Golak Nath’s case. In Golaknath case, 1967, Supreme Court held that no authority including parliament can amend or upgrade fundamental rights. Later on, in Keshavananda Bharti case Supreme Court reversed its decision and pronounced that fundamental rights can be amended subject to basic structure of constitution.

(22) The chapter on Fundamental Duties includes
[A] Duty to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired out freedom movement
[B] Duty to vote in General Election
[C] Duty to promote the sense of fraternity among the people
[D] Duty to stick to the political party on whose ticket one contested election

Comment

Answer: Option [A]

The correct answer is Duty to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired out freedom movement.

There are eleven fundamental duties under the constitution.

These include-

  • to abide by and respect Constitution National Flag and National Anthem
  • to cherish and follow noble ideas of freedom struggle
  • to uphold and protect sovereignity unity and integrity of India
  • to defend country and render national service

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(23) Who is the guardian of Fundamental Rights enumerated in Indian Constitution
[A] President
[B] Constitution
[C] Parliament
[D] Supreme Court

Comment

Answer: Option [D]

The Supreme Court of India is the country’s highest judicial court. It is the final court of appeal in the country. It upholds the rule of law and also guarantees and protects citizens’ rights and liberties as given in the Constitution. Therefore, the Supreme Court is also known as the Guardian of the Constitution.

(24) Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with ‘Fundamental Rights’ ?
[A] Part I
[B] Part II
[C] Part III
[D] Part IV

Comment

Answer: Option [C]

The correct answer is Part III. Article 12 to 35 contained in Part III of the Constitution deal with Fundamental Rights. These are Right to equality, including equality before law, prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth, and equality of opportunity in matters of employment.

(25) Fundamental Rights are not given to
[A] Aliens
[B] Bankrupt persons
[C] Political sufferers
[D] Persons suffering from incurable diseases

Comment

Answer: Option [A]

Fundamental Rights are not given to Aliens.

(26) Which one of the following is the guardian of Fundamental Rights ?
[A] Legislature
[B] Executive
[C] Political parties
[D] Judiciary

Comment

Answer: Option [D]

The correct answer is Option D. The judiciary has the power of judicial review, which gives the courts, the power to examine the laws made by the legislature and declare it invalid if it violates the Fundamental Rights. Hence, the judiciary is called the guardian of fundamental rights.

(27) Which one of the following Fundamental Rights is available to Indian citizens only ?
[A] Equality before law
[B] Protection of life and personal liberty against any action without authority of law
[C] Protection from discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
[D] Freedom of religion

Comment

Answer: Option [C]

The correct answer is Option C. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of race, religion, caste, gender or place of birth (Article 15). Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment (Article 16). Protection of the culture, language and script of minorities (Article 29).

(28) Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by
[A] 24th Amendment
[B] 39thAmendment
[C] 42nd Amendment
[D] 44th Amendment

Comment

Answer: Option [C]

The correct answer is Option C. The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee that was constituted by the Government.

(29) Fundamental Rights granted to the Indian citizens
[A] Cannot be suspended
[B] Can be suspended
[C] Can never be suspended under any circumstance
[D] None of the above is correct

Comment

Answer: Option [B]

Fundamental Rights granted to the Indian citizens Can be suspended. Under Article 359, the President can suspend the Fundamental Rights during the time of Emergency(Internal and External Emergency). The suspension of Fundamental Rights is carried out during the term of Emergency or a shorter period.

(30) Which one of the following Fundamental Rights was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Constitution ?
[A] Right to religion
[B] Right to property
[C] Right to education
[D] Right to constitutional remedies

Comment

Answer: Option [D]

The correct answer is Option D. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called Article 32 of the Indian Constitution i.e. Right to Constitutional remedies as ' the heart and soul of the Constitution'.It was made so because mere declaration of the fundamental right without an effective machinery for enforcement of the fundamental rights would have been meaningless.

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