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Indian Polity MCQs – Fundamental Rights

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1. Fundamental Rights are provided in which Part of the Indian Constitution?
A. Part II
B. Part III
C. Part IV
D. Part V
Answer: B

2. Fundamental Rights are contained in Articles:
A. 5–11
B. 12–35
C. 36–51
D. 52–78
Answer: B

3. Which Article defines the term “State” for Fundamental Rights?
A. Article 12
B. Article 13
C. Article 14
D. Article 15
Answer: A

4. Which Article declares laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights as void?
A. Article 12
B. Article 13
C. Article 14
D. Article 19
Answer: B

5. How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Constitution at present?
A. Five
B. Six
C. Seven
D. Eight
Answer: B

6. Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right at present?
A. Right to Equality
B. Right to Freedom
C. Right to Property
D. Right against Exploitation
Answer: C

7. The Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by the:
A. 42nd Constitutional Amendment
B. 44th Constitutional Amendment
C. 52nd Constitutional Amendment
D. 61st Constitutional Amendment
Answer: B

8. Which Article guarantees Equality before Law?
A. Article 14
B. Article 15
C. Article 16
D. Article 17
Answer: A

9. Abolition of Untouchability is provided under:
A. Article 15
B. Article 16
C. Article 17
D. Article 18
Answer: C

10. Which Article abolishes Titles?
A. Article 17
B. Article 18
C. Article 19
D. Article 20
Answer: B

11. Which Article guarantees six freedoms to citizens?
A. Article 18
B. Article 19
C. Article 20
D. Article 21
Answer: B

12. Protection in respect of conviction for offences is provided under:
A. Article 20
B. Article 21
C. Article 22
D. Article 23
Answer: A

13. The Right to Life and Personal Liberty is guaranteed under:
A. Article 19
B. Article 20
C. Article 21
D. Article 22
Answer: C

14. Protection against Arrest and Detention is provided under:
A. Article 21
B. Article 22
C. Article 23
D. Article 24
Answer: B

15. Which Article prohibits Human Trafficking and Forced Labour?
A. Article 22
B. Article 23
C. Article 24
D. Article 25
Answer: B

16. Which Article prohibits the employment of children below 14 years in hazardous occupations?
A. Article 23
B. Article 24
C. Article 25
D. Article 26
Answer: B

17. Freedom of Religion is guaranteed under Articles:
A. 19–22
B. 23–24
C. 25–28
D. 29–30
Answer: C

18. Cultural and Educational Rights are provided under Articles:
A. 25–28
B. 29–30
C. 31–32
D. 32–35
Answer: B

19. Which Article is known as the “Heart and Soul of the Constitution”?
A. Article 19
B. Article 21
C. Article 32
D. Article 226
Answer: C

20. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar described which Fundamental Right as the “Heart and Soul of the Constitution”?
A. Right to Equality
B. Right to Freedom
C. Right to Constitutional Remedies
D. Right to Religion
Answer: C

21. Which of the following writs is issued to produce a detained person before a court?
A. Mandamus
B. Certiorari
C. Habeas Corpus
D. Quo Warranto
Answer: C

22. Which writ commands a public authority to perform its legal duty?
A. Mandamus
B. Prohibition
C. Habeas Corpus
D. Certiorari
Answer: A

23. Which writ is issued to prevent a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction?
A. Certiorari
B. Prohibition
C. Mandamus
D. Quo Warranto
Answer: B

24. Which writ is issued to quash the order of a lower court or tribunal?
A. Habeas Corpus
B. Mandamus
C. Certiorari
D. Quo Warranto
Answer: C

25. The freedoms guaranteed under Article 19 are:
A. Absolute and unlimited
B. Subject to reasonable restrictions imposed by the State
C. Available only during an Emergency
D. Available only to Members of Parliament
Answer: B

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