Exercise : Polity - General Questions
✔ Polity -
General Questions
11.
Which Article is called the 'Heart and Soul of the Constitution' by Dr. Ambedkar?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 32 provides the 'Right to Constitutional Remedies'.
Dr. Ambedkar called it the 'Heart and Soul' because it makes the fundamental rights real by allowing citizens to move the Supreme Court for their enforcement.
Without this article, the other fundamental rights would be mere 'parchment' rights without any practical value.
Dr. Ambedkar called it the 'Heart and Soul' because it makes the fundamental rights real by allowing citizens to move the Supreme Court for their enforcement.
Without this article, the other fundamental rights would be mere 'parchment' rights without any practical value.
12.
The Right to Property was removed from Fundamental Rights by the:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Originally, the Right to Property was a Fundamental Right under Article 19(1)(f) and Article 31.
The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978, removed it from Part III.
It is now a legal right under Article 300-A in Part XII of the Constitution.
The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978, removed it from Part III.
It is now a legal right under Article 300-A in Part XII of the Constitution.
13.
'Untouchability' is abolished under which Article?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes 'Untouchability' and forbids its practice in any form.
The enforcement of any disability arising out of 'Untouchability' is an offence punishable in accordance with law.
This is an absolute right and has no exceptions.
The enforcement of any disability arising out of 'Untouchability' is an offence punishable in accordance with law.
This is an absolute right and has no exceptions.
14.
Which Article guarantees the 'Protection of Life and Personal Liberty'?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 21 states that 'No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law'.
This right is available to both citizens and non-citizens.
Over the years, the Supreme Court has expanded its scope to include the right to privacy, right to clean environment, and right to health.
This right is available to both citizens and non-citizens.
Over the years, the Supreme Court has expanded its scope to include the right to privacy, right to clean environment, and right to health.
15.
Right to Education (Article 21A) was added by which Amendment?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002 inserted Article 21A into the Constitution.
It mandates the State to provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years.
This amendment also changed the subject matter of Article 45 and added a new Fundamental Duty under Article 51A.
It mandates the State to provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years.
This amendment also changed the subject matter of Article 45 and added a new Fundamental Duty under Article 51A.
16.
Which Fundamental Right cannot be suspended even during a National Emergency?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
According to the 44th Amendment Act (1978), the enforcement of rights guaranteed by Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended.
Article 20 deals with protection in respect of conviction for offences.
Article 21 deals with protection of life and personal liberty.
Article 20 deals with protection in respect of conviction for offences.
Article 21 deals with protection of life and personal liberty.
17.
The writ of 'Habeas Corpus' literally means:
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
Habeas Corpus is a Latin term which literally translates to 'to have the body of'.
It is an order issued by the court to a person who has detained another person, to produce the body of the latter before it.
It is a bulwark of individual liberty against arbitrary detention.
It is an order issued by the court to a person who has detained another person, to produce the body of the latter before it.
It is a bulwark of individual liberty against arbitrary detention.
18.
Which Article prohibits child labor in factories and hazardous mines?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 24 of the Constitution prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory, mine, or other hazardous employment.
However, it does not prohibit their employment in any harmless or innocent work.
This is a fundamental right aimed at protecting the health and well-being of children.
However, it does not prohibit their employment in any harmless or innocent work.
This is a fundamental right aimed at protecting the health and well-being of children.
19.
Cultural and Educational Rights are provided to:
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
Articles 29 and 30 of the Constitution deal with Cultural and Educational Rights.
Article 29 protects the interests of minorities (religious or linguistic) by allowing them to conserve their distinct language, script, or culture.
Article 30 grants all minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
Article 29 protects the interests of minorities (religious or linguistic) by allowing them to conserve their distinct language, script, or culture.
Article 30 grants all minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
20.
'Equality before Law' in Article 14 is borrowed from which country?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 14 contains two concepts: 'Equality before Law' and 'Equal Protection of Laws'.
'Equality before Law' is a negative concept borrowed from the British Constitution (Rule of Law).
'Equal Protection of Laws' is a positive concept borrowed from the American Constitution.
'Equality before Law' is a negative concept borrowed from the British Constitution (Rule of Law).
'Equal Protection of Laws' is a positive concept borrowed from the American Constitution.