Fundamental Rights: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Polity)
3 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Fundamental Rights (Polity). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 2002Polity · Fundamental Rights
Q1. Match List-I (Article of Indian Constitution) with List -II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list:
List-I (Article of Indian Constitution)
List-II (Provisions)
A. Article 16 (2)
1. No person shall be deprived of his property save by the authority of law
B. Article 29 (2)
2. No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of race, religious or caste
C. Article 30 (I)
3. All minorities whether based on religion or language shall have to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice
D. Article 31 (I)
4. No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State, or receiving State aid, on grounds of religion, race, caste, language or any of them
Explanation
A is matched with 2: Article 16 (2) states that no citizen can be discriminated against or be ineligible for any employment or office under the State on grounds of only religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth or residence. B is matched with 4: Article 29 (2) ensures that no citizen shall be denied admission to any state-maintained or state-aided educational institution on grounds of religion, race, caste, language, or any of them. C is matched with 3: Article 30 (1) grants minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. D is matched with 1: Article 31 (1) refers to the protection of property rights and ensures no person shall be deprived of their property except by the authority of law.
UPSC 2002Polity · Fundamental Rights
Q2. In the Indian Constitution, the Right to Equality is granted by five Articles. They are:
Explanation
The Right to Equality, enshrined as Fundamental Rights in Articles 14 to 18 of the Indian Constitution, ensures that all citizens are treated equally before the law and have access to the same legal protection. Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws. Article 15 prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth or any of them. Article 16 states that no citizen can be discriminated against or be ineligible for any employment or office under the State on grounds of only religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth or residence. Article 17 abolishes untouchability, outlawing its practice. Article 18 prohibits the conferment of hereditary titles, maintaining equality by ensuring no citizen is bestowed with aristocratic privileges (except for military and academic distinctions).
UPSC 2002Polity · Fundamental Rights
Q3. Which one of the following rights was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Constitution?
Explanation
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar regarded the Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32) as the "heart and soul of the Constitution" because it provides the means to enforce all other Fundamental Rights. Article 32 empowers individuals to directly approach the Supreme Court in case of violation of their Fundamental Rights, ensuring their protection and justiciability.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
1
2002
(a) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
2
2002
(c) Article 14 to Article 18
3
2002
(d) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Fundamental Rights?
This page covers 3 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Fundamental Rights (Polity), asked from 1996 to 2024. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
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Questions on Fundamental Rights (Polity) are available for 14 years, from 1996 to 2024. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
