Fundamental Rights and Duties AFCAT Questions

AFCAT Indian Polity

Fundamental Rights and Duties MCQ Questions


1.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines the term 'State' for the purpose of Fundamental Rights?
A.
Article 14
B.
Article 11
C.
Article 13
D.
Article 12
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ANSWER :
D. Article 12
2.
Under Article 12, which of the following is NOT included in the definition of 'State'?
A.
Private companies without government control
B.
Local authorities like municipalities
C.
Parliament of India
D.
Government of India
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ANSWER :
A. Private companies without government control
3.
The expression 'other authorities' in Article 12 has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to include which of the following?
A.
Statutory and non-statutory bodies under deep state control
B.
Only constitutional bodies
C.
Only ministries of the Union Government
D.
Only the judiciary
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ANSWER :
A. Statutory and non-statutory bodies under deep state control
4.
Which Article declares that laws inconsistent with or in derogation of Fundamental Rights shall be void?
A.
Article 32
B.
Article 14
C.
Article 13
D.
Article 12
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ANSWER :
C. Article 13
5.
The doctrine of 'Judicial Review' in India derives its strength primarily from which Article?
A.
Article 226
B.
Article 245
C.
Article 32
D.
Article 13
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ANSWER :
D. Article 13
6.
Under Article 13, the term 'law' includes which of the following?
A.
Only laws passed by State Legislatures
B.
Only statutes enacted by Parliament
C.
Ordinances, orders, bye-laws, rules, regulations, notifications, customs and usages
D.
Only Acts of Parliament and State Legislatures
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ANSWER :
C. Ordinances, orders, bye-laws, rules, regulations, notifications, customs and usages