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Q :  

Which one of the following is not a 'Fundamental Right'?

(A) Right to equality

(B) Right to property

(C) Right to Freedom

(D) Right to Constitutional Remedies

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The right to property is not a Fundamental Right but it is a constitutional right. In the original Constitution, the right to property was listed as a fundamental right.


Q :  

Which equality is provided for in Articles 17 and 18 of the Constitution?

(A) Social Equality

(B) Economic Equality

(C) Political Equality

(D) Religious Equality

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Article 17 (Abolition of Untouchability) and Article 18 (Abolition of Title), both are covered under Part III (Fundamentals Rights) of the Constitution which ensures an important role in the establishment of equality of status of citizens in India.



Q :  

Which rule has been provided in Article 17 of the Indian Constitution?

(A) Equality before law

(B) Equality of opportunity in matters of government employment

(C) Abolition of titles

(D) Eradication of untouchability

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Article 17 of the Indian Constitution states that “Untouchability” is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden. The enforcement of any disability arising out of “Untouchability” shall be an offence punishable in accordance with the law.



Q :  

In which part of the Indian Constitution fundamental rights are discussed?

(A) Part I

(B) Part II

(C) Part III

(D) Part IV

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

The governor of the state in India is_________.

(A) Directly elected by the people of India

(B) Appointed by the chief minister of the state

(C) Appointed by the prime minister

(D) Appointed by the president

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The Constitution of India stated that the Governor has a dual role - as the Constitutional head of the state, and as a vital link between the Union Government and the State government. The appointment and powers of the Governor can be derived from Part VI of the Indian Constitution. Article 153 says that there shall be a Governor for each state. One can be appointed as Governor for two or more states. Article 157 and 158 of the Indian Constitution specify eligibility requirements for the post of Governor. The term of the Governor's office is normally 5 years but can be terminated before the said period. Sarojini Naidu was the first female to become the Governor of an Indian state (Uttar Pradesh).


Q :  

Which is not the feature of Indian Constitution?

(A) Federal System

(B) Bicameral Legislature

(C) Constitutional Council

(D) Judicial Review

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Which one of the following is not a fundamental right?

(A) Right to equality

(B) Right to freedom

(C) Right against exploitation

(D) Right to property

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The right to property is not a Fundamental Right but it is a constitutional right.


Q :  

Which of the following is a political right?

(A) Right to freedom

(B) Right to contest elections

(C) Right to equality before law

(D) Right to life

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Political rights give to the citizens the right to equality before law and the right to participate in the political process. They include such rights as the right to vote and elect representatives, the right to contest elections, the right to form political parties or join them.


Q :  

Which of the following is the ground on which discrimination by the State is not prohibited in Article 15 of the Constitution?

(A) Place of birth

(B) Species

(C) Language

(D) Caste

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Explanation: Article 15 provides that the State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. Discrimination on other grounds is not prohibited.


Q :  

The right to vote in elections to Parliament is ______?

(A) Fundamental Right

(B) Constitutional Right

(C) Legal Right

(D) Natural Right

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The correct answer is Constitutional Right. Right to Vote Right to vote in elections is an important constitutional right. What is true of the right to vote, is also true for the ;right to contest the election, that means it is also a constitutional right. However, Article 326 of the Constitution provides for universal adult suffrage but does not specifically mention the right to vote. It is celebrated on 25th January every year since the year 2011 to mark the Election Commission’s foundation day. It encourages more voters to take part in the political process. It observes a different theme every year. The theme for the year 2019 was “No voter to be left behind".


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