WorksheetsIndian Constitution Quiz 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Consider the following statements: In view of Article 20 of the Constitution of India, no person accused of an offence can be compelled to:
1. Give his signature or thumb impression for identification.
2. Give oral testimony either in or out of the court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements:
1. The writ of mandamus is available not only against judicial authorities but also against administrative authorities.
2. The writ of prohibition is issued only against judicial or quasi-judicial authorities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements:
1. There is no provision in the Constitution of India for reservation in the matters of promotion in the services under the state in favour of the scheduled castes and the scheduled tribes.
2. As per provisions of the Constitution of India, for getting reservation for the appointments and posts under the state, a class must be backward and should not be adequately represented in the services under the state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements:
1. A Constitutional amendment inserting a regulation in the Ninth Schedule can be challenged on the ground of violation of basic structure of the Constitution.
2. Any legislation enacted by Parliament cannot be successfully challenged for affecting the basic structure of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Freedom of speech and expression : Include the freedom of Press
Freedom of conscience : Include the right to wear and carry kirpans by Sikhs
Right to personal liberty : Include the right to carry on any trade or business
Right to equality : Include the principle of natural justice
As far as the Armed Forces are concerned, the Fundamental Rights granted under Articles 14 and 19 of Constitution are:
Not available at all
Available to the Armed Forces but not to other forces
Available only at the discretion of the Chief of the Army staff
Available only according to law made by Parliament
In Indian Constitution, the power to issue a writ of ‘Habeas Corpus’ is vested only in:
The Supreme Court
The High Courts
The Subordinate Courts
The Supreme Court and the High Courts
Which of the following rights is not explicitly mentioned in the Fundamental Rights but has been upheld to be so by several pronouncements of the Supreme Court?
Equity before law
Right to non-discrimination in public employment
Right to form associations or unions
Right to freedom of Press
Which of the following statements are true with regard to the Fundamental Rights of the minorities in educational matters?
1. The minority has only the right to administer the educational institutions.
2. The minority has the right to establish and administer educational institutions.
3. The right is absolute and not subject to any restriction.
4. Reasonable restrictions may be imposed to promote efficiency and prevent maladministration.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1, 2 and 3
2 and 4
2, 3 and 4
1 and 3
Under the Indian Constitution, which one of the following is not a specific ground on which the State can place restrictions on freedom of religion?
Public order
Morality
Social Justice
Health
The scope of ‘life and personal liberty’, as envisaged in Article 21 of the Constitution of India, has expanded considerably over the years. Which one of the following can still not be subject of this protection?
The Right to good health
The Right of a bonded labour to rehabilitation after release
The Right, under a settlement, to claim bonus or dearness allowance
The Right to livelihood by means which are not illegal, immoral or opposed to public policy
Which of the following is not included in Article 19 of the Constitution of India, pertaining to the Right to Freedom?
Right to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India
Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions
Right to form associations or unions
Right to assemble peaceably and without arms
Which one of the following rights was described by Dr. Ambedkar as ‘the heart and soul’ of the Constitution?
Right to equality
Right against exploitation
Right to constitutional remedies
Right to freedom of religion
Which one of the following freedoms is not guaranteed by the Constitution of India?
Freedom to own, acquire and dispose of property
Freedom to move freely throughout the country
Freedom to assemble peaceably and without arms
Freedom to practice any trade or profession
Right to Education is a fundamental right emanating from right to:
Freedom of speech and expression under Article 19
Culture and education under Articles 29 and 30
Life and personal liberty under Article 21
Equality before law and equal protection of the laws under Article 14
The State shall not make any law which takes away or abridges the fundamental rights. Which one of the following shall not be construed as law for this purpose?
Ordinance
Bye-law
Rule
Constitutional amendment
On which one of the following freedoms, can reasonable restrictions be imposed on the ground of the security of the state?
Speech and expression
Peaceful assembly
Association or union
Movement
Fundamental rights guaranteed in the Indian Constitution can be suspended only by:
A proclamation of national emergency
An Act passed by the Parliament
An amendment of the Constitution
The judicial decisions of the Supreme Court
The Right to Property was converted into a legal right from a Fundamental Right, because it:
Tied the hands of the government to prevent corruption
Gave rise to litigations that made judiciary overburden
Led to severe conflict between judiciary and the Parliament
Increased public resentment
Under Article 22 of the Constitution of India, with the exception of certain provisions stated therein, what is the maximum period for detention of a person under preventive detention?
2 months
3 months
4 months
6 months
