Fundamental Rights PYQs

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1. Prelims 2026Q79Fundamental Rights

   ‘X’ was addressing a seminar on the meaning of the term ‘law’ as provided under Article 13, Part III of the Constitution of India. ‘X’ explained that the meaning of the term ‘law’ in the Constitution of India was very comprehensive. It included ordinances, orders and even rules and regulations. ‘Y’ pointed out that the term ‘law’ in Article 13 also included custom or usage having in the territory of India the force of law, to which ‘X’ was not convinced. Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below :

   a‘X’ is correct in the interpretation of law, including the view on non-inclusion of custom.bThe view of ‘Y’ that ‘law’ included custom is not correct.cThe views of both ‘X’ and ‘Y’ are correct.dThe view of only ‘Y’ is correct.
2. Prelims 2024Q76Fundamental Rights

   Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy ?

   aArticle 15bArticle 16cArticle 19dArticle 21
3. Prelims 2024Q83Fundamental Rights

   A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to :

   aa government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.bthe Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.cthe lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.dthe Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.
4. Prelims 2023Q31Fundamental Rights

   In essence, what does 'Due Process of Law' mean?

   aThe principle of natural justicebThe procedure established by lawcFair application of lawdEquality before law
5. Prelims 2023Q40Fundamental Rights

   Consider the following statements :

   Statement-I :

   The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India would be limited by Article 335 for maintenance of efficiency of administration.

   Statement-II :

   Article 335 of the Constitution of India defines the term 'efficiency of administration'.

   Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

   aBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-IbBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-IcStatement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrectdStatement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
6. Prelims 2023Q77Fundamental Rights

   Consider the following statements :

   1.According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances.

   2.The Constitution of India exempts the States from providing legal counsel to a person being held for preventive detention.

   3.According to the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002, confession of the accused before the police cannot be used as evidence.

   How many of the above statements are correct?

   aOnly onebOnly twocAll threedNone
7. Prelims 2022Q18Fundamental RightsAnswer disputed

   With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements :

   1.Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty.

   2.Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company.

   3.Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo Warranto.

   Which of the statements given above are correct ?

   a1 and 2 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
8. Prelims 2021Q79Fundamental Rights

   'Right to Privacy' is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India?

   aArticle 15bArticle 19cArticle 21dArticle 29
9. Prelims 2021Q85Fundamental Rights

   A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?

   aArticle 14bArticle 28cArticle 32dArticle 44
10. Prelims 2021Q92Fundamental Rights

    What is the position of the Right to Property in India?

    aLegal right available to citizens onlybLegal right available to any personcFundamental Right available to citizens onlydNeither Fundamental Right nor legal right
11. Prelims 2020Q4Fundamental Rights

    Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination ?

    aRight against ExploitationbRight to FreedomcRight to Constitutional RemediesdRight to Equality
12. Prelims 2019Q56Fundamental Rights

    Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one’s right to marry the person of one’s choice?

    aArticle 19bArticle 21cArticle 25dArticle 29
13. Prelims 2018Q92Fundamental Rights

    Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement ?

    aArticle 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to the ConstitutionbArticle 17 and the Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IVcArticle 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part IIIdArticle 24 and the provisions under the 44th Amendment to the Constitution
14. Prelims 2017Q97Fundamental Rights

    Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India ?

    1.Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour

    2.Abolition of untouchability

    3.Protection of the interests of minorities

    4.Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    a1, 2 and 4 onlyb2, 3 and 4 onlyc1 and 4 onlyd1, 2, 3 and 4
15. Prelims 2011Q33Fundamental Rights

    In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages is it entitled to?

    1.It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions.

    2.The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha.

    3.It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
16. Prelims 2006Q94Fundamental Rights

    Consider the following statements:

    1.Free and compulsory education to the children of 6-14 years age group by the State was made a Fundamental Right by the 76th Amendment to the Constitution of India.

    2.Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan seeks to provide computer education even in rural areas.

    3.Education was included in the Concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment, 1976 to the Constitution of India.

    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    a1, 2 and 3b1 and 2, onlyc2 and 3, onlyd1 and 3, only
17. Prelims 2005Q48Fundamental Rights

    Consider the following statements:

    1.Article 301 pertains to the Right to Property.

    2.Right to Property is a legal right but not a Fundamental Right.

    3.Article 300 A was inserted in the Constitution of India by the Congress Government at the Centre by the 44th Constitutional Amendment.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a2 onlyb2 and 3c1 and 3d1, 2 and 3
18. Prelims 2004Q63Fundamental Rights

    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

    A.Article 14

    B.Article 15

    C.Article 16

    D.Article 17

    List II

    1.The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them

    2.The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India

    3.“Untouchability” is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden

    4.There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State

    aA-2, B-4, C-1, D-3bA-3, B-1, C-4, D-2cA-2, B-1, C-4, D-3dA-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
19. Prelims 2004Q88Fundamental Rights

    Which Article of the Constitution of India says, “No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment”?

    aArticle 24bArticle 45cArticle 330dArticle 368
20. Prelims 2002Q18Fundamental Rights

    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)

    A.Article 16(2)

    B.Article 29(2)

    C.Article 30(1)

    D.Article 31(1)

    List II (Provisions)

    1.No person shall be deprived of his property save by the authority of law

    2.No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of race, religion or caste

    3.All minorities whether based on religion or language shall have the fundamental right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice

    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

    aA-2, B-4, C-3, D-1bA-3, B-1, C-2, D-4cA-2, B-1, C-3, D-4dA-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
21. Prelims 2002Q58Fundamental Rights

    Which one of the following rights was described by Dr B. R. Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Constitution?

    aRight to freedom of religionbRight to propertycRight to equalitydRight to Constitutional remedies
22. Prelims 2002Q103Fundamental Rights

    In the Indian Constitution, the Right to Equality is granted by Five Articles. They are

    aArticle 16 to Article 20bArticle 15 to Article 19cArticle 14 to Article 18dArticle 13 to Article 17
23. Prelims 1999Q4Fundamental Rights

    The Constitution of India recognises

    aonly religious minoritiesbonly linguistic minoritiescreligious and linguistic minoritiesdreligious, linguistic and ethnic minorities
24. Prelims 1999Q31Fundamental Rights

    A British citizen staying in India cannot claim Right to

    aFreedom of trade and professionbEquality before the LawcProtection of life and personal libertydFreedom of religion
25. Prelims 1996Q64Fundamental Rights

    Consider the following statements: No one can be compelled to sing the National Anthem since

    I.It will be violative of the Right to freedom of speech and expression.

    II.It will be violative of the Right to freedom of conscience and practise and propagation of religion.

    III.There is no legal provision obliging any one to sing the National Anthem.

    Of these statements

    aI and II are correctbII and III are correctcI, II and III are correctdNone is correct
26. Prelims 1995Q39Fundamental Rights

    Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, etc. (Article 15 of the Constitution of India) is a Fundamental Right classifiable under

    athe Right to Freedom of Religionbthe Right against Exploitationcthe Cultural and Educational Rightsdthe Right to Equality