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Fundamental rights, dpsps & fundamental duities - Test Set 1

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  1. Question 1

    WBCS Mains 2016
    Who said that Directive Principles of State Policy are like a cheque on a bank payable at the convenience of the bank?
    1. Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru
    2. Dr. B. N. Rao
    3. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
    4. Prof. K. T. Shah
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  2. Question 2

    WBCS Mains 2016
    'Contempt of Court' places restriction on which Fundamental Right?
    1. Right to Freedom
    2. Right against Exploitation
    3. Right to Equality
    4. Right to Religion
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  3. Question 3

    MPSC (State Service - Pre) 2023
    The writ of 'Certiorari' is issued by a superior court:
    1. To compel a public authority to perform its duty.
    2. To quash the order of an inferior court or tribunal.
    3. To inquire into the legality of a person's claim to a public office.
    4. To release a person unlawfully detained.
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  4. Question 4

    UPSC CSE (Pre) 2023
    The 'Doctrine of Eclipse' is related to which of the following?
    1. Preamble of the Constitution
    2. Fundamental Rights
    3. Directive Principles of State Policy
    4. Separation of Powers
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  5. Question 5

    WBCS (Pre) 2023
    Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution deals with the cultural and educational rights of minorities?
    1. Article 14 and 15
    2. Article 19 and 21
    3. Article 25 and 26
    4. Article 29 and 30
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  6. Question 6

    JPSC (Pre) 2022
    The power of the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights is derived from:
    1. Article 31
    2. Article 32
    3. Article 226
    4. Article 35
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  7. Question 7

    UPSC CDS (I) 2023
    The Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by which Constitutional Amendment Act?
    1. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
    2. 44th Amendment Act, 1978
    3. 86th Amendment Act, 2002
    4. 97th Amendment Act, 2011
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  8. Question 8

    MPSC (State Service - Main) 2023
    The power of the High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights is derived from:
    1. Article 32
    2. Article 227
    3. Article 139
    4. Article 226
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  9. Question 9

    JPSC 2021
    How many Fundamental Duties were there originally in 1976?
    1. 9
    2. 10
    3. 11
    4. 12
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  10. Question 10

    Swarang Singh Committee recomanded how many Fundamental Duites?
    1. 6
    2. 8
    3. 10
    4. 77
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  11. Question 11

    MPSC 2020
    What is the legal status of Fundamental Duties?
    1. Enforceable by writs
    2. Enforceable by Parliament through laws
    3. Enforceable only by Supreme Court
    4. Non-enforceable and non-justiciable
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  12. Question 12

    UPSC CAPF (AC) 2024
    Which of the following fundamental rights ensures the protection against double jeopardy and self-incrimination?
    1. Right to Equality
    2. Right against Exploitation
    3. Right to Freedom
    4. Right to Freedom of Religion
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  13. Question 13

    MPSC (Assistant Section Officer) 2018
    The writ of 'Prohibition' is issued by a superior court to:
    1. Prevent an inferior court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction.
    2. Inquire into the legality of a person's claim to a public office.
    3. Release a person unlawfully detained.
    4. Compel a public authority to perform its duty.
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  14. Question 14

    UPSC CSE Prelims 2017
    Which of the following is described as the "Magna Carta of India"?
    1. Preamble
    2. Fundamental Duties
    3. Directive Principles
    4. Fundamental Rights
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  15. Question 15

    Fundamental Rights are justiciable, which means:
    1. Enforced by moral force
    2. Enforced by Parliament
    3. Enforced by President
    4. Enforced by courts
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  16. Question 16

    MPSC 2020
    Which of the following is not a Fundamental Duty?
    1. To respect Constitution
    2. To pay taxes
    3. To promote scientific temper
    4. To safeguard public property
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  17. Question 17

    UPSC CAPF 2021
    Which of the following is correct regarding DPSPs?
    1. Enforceable by courts
    2. Justiciable in nature
    3. Cannot override Fundamental Rights
    4. Directive in nature
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  18. Question 18

    SSC CGL 2021
    Who can enforce Fundamental Rights?
    1. Prime Minister
    2. Parliament
    3. Judiciary
    4. President
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  19. Question 19

    CDS 2017
    Which Article directs the State to raise the level of nutrition and improve public health?
    1. Article 47
    2. Article 48
    3. Article 49
    4. Article 50
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  20. Question 20

    UPSC CSE 2017
    The Supreme Court ruled in Kesavananda Bharati case that:
    1. Preamble is not part of the Constitution
    2. Parliament cannot amend Fundamental Rights
    3. Basic structure cannot be altered
    4. DPSPs prevail over Fundamental Rights
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