Fundamental Rights NDA Questions

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Fundamental Rights MCQ Questions


13.
In the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), the Supreme Court propounded which important doctrine regarding Parliament's power to amend the Constitution, including Fundamental Rights?
A.
The doctrine of eclipse
B.
The doctrine of pith and substance
C.
The doctrine of Basic Structure, holding that Parliament cannot alter the basic structure of the Constitution
D.
The doctrine of colourable legislation
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ANSWER :
C. The doctrine of Basic Structure, holding that Parliament cannot alter the basic structure of the Constitution
14.
Article 14 of the Constitution guarantees to every person:
A.
Freedom of speech and expression
B.
Protection against arrest and detention
C.
Freedom to practise any religion
D.
Equality before the law and equal protection of the laws within the territory of India
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ANSWER :
D. Equality before the law and equal protection of the laws within the territory of India
15.
The concept of 'equality before law' under Article 14 is derived mainly from which legal tradition?
A.
The French Declaration of the Rights of Man
B.
The British concept of Rule of Law
C.
The American Bill of Rights
D.
Soviet socialist jurisprudence
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ANSWER :
B. The British concept of Rule of Law
16.
Article 14 permits 'reasonable classification' by the State provided that the classification is founded on an intelligible differentia and:
A.
Is based purely on religion
B.
Has a rational nexus (relation) with the object sought to be achieved by the law
C.
Applies to only one individual
D.
Is approved by the President alone
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ANSWER :
B. Has a rational nexus (relation) with the object sought to be achieved by the law
17.
Article 15 of the Constitution prohibits discrimination by the State against any citizen on grounds of:
A.
Religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth
B.
Political affiliation only
C.
Marital status only
D.
Educational qualification only
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ANSWER :
A. Religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth
18.
Article 15(3) empowers the State to make special provisions for which categories of persons?
A.
Women and children
B.
Government employees only
C.
Judges of the Supreme Court
D.
Members of Parliament
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ANSWER :
A. Women and children