Fundamental Rights: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Polity)
2 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 2011Polity · Fundamental Rights
Q1. In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages is it entitled to? 1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions. 2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha. 3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Though the Constitution of India does not define the term ‘minorities’. Article 30 of the Constitution mandates that all minorities have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
Statement 2 is incorrect: As per the constitution, there is no provision of communal representation in Lok Sabha.
Statement 3 is correct: The objective of the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme is to enhance opportunities for education and ensure an equitable share for minorities in economic activities and employment, through existing and new schemes, enhanced credit support for self-employment, and recruitment to State and Central Government jobs in those districts which have substantial minority populations.
UPSC 2011Polity · Fundamental Rights
Q2. Consider the following: 1. Right to education 2. Right to equal access to public service 3. Right to food Which of the above is/are Human Right/Human Rights under "Universal Declaration of Human Rights"?
Explanation
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, enshrines several fundamental human rights. Let’s analyze each of the given rights:
Right to Education: Article 26 of UDHR explicitly recognizes the right to education. It states that education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages, and that higher education shall be equally accessible to all based on merit. Right to Equal Access to Public Service: Article 21(2) of UDHR guarantees that everyone has the right to equal access to public service in their country. This ensures that no one is discriminated against in accessing government-provided services. Right to Food: Article 25(1) of UDHR recognizes the right to an adequate standard of living, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care. This establishes food as a fundamental human right necessary for survival and well-being.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
1
2011
(c) 1 and 3 only
2
2011
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Fundamental Rights?
This page covers 2 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.
