Q91. Which of the following statements concerning Article 27 (Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion) is correct?
Fundamental Rights: RAS Prelims MCQs
96 RAS Prelims MCQs on the Fundamental Rights in Part III test article numbers, exceptions and the limits on each right. Equality under Articles 14 to 18, the six freedoms of Article 19, the protections in Articles 20 to 22, religious and cultural rights and the doctrine of eclipse are asked as facts, statements and sequences.
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Q92. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Article 29 guarantees the protection of interests of both religious and linguistic minorities.
Statement II: The Supreme Court has ruled that the right to conserve language under Article 29 includes the right to agitate for the protection of the language.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: Article 29 guarantees the protection of interests of both religious and linguistic minorities.
Statement II: The Supreme Court has ruled that the right to conserve language under Article 29 includes the right to agitate for the protection of the language.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Article 29 protects the interests of both religious and linguistic minorities. The Supreme Court has interpreted the right to conserve language broadly to include the right to agitate for its protection. This means that political agitation or movements aimed at preserving a language are protected under this fundamental right, ensuring that communities can actively work to maintain their unique linguistic identity.
Q93. Match the provisions in List I with the relevant articles in List II and select the correct answer using the options given below:
| Provision | Relevant Article |
|---|---|
| A. Abolition of Untouchability | i. Article 16 |
| B. Equality of opportunity in public employment | ii. Article 17 |
| C. Right to elementary education | iii. Article 19(1)(a) |
| D. Freedom of speech and expression | iv. Article 21A |
Explanation
This matching exercise correctly pairs key constitutional provisions with their corresponding articles. Article 17 deals with the abolition of untouchability, while Article 16 ensures equality of opportunity in public employment. Article 21A provides for the right to elementary education, and Article 19(1)(a) guarantees the fundamental freedom of speech and expression to all citizens of India, forming their core liberties.
Q94. If a person is unlawfully arrested and detained without being informed of the grounds of arrest, which specific Fundamental Rights are immediately violated?
Explanation
Unlawful arrest and detention without being informed of the grounds violate both Article 21 and Article 22. Article 21 protects personal liberty, while Article 22 provides specific procedural safeguards for arrested persons, including the right to be informed of the grounds of arrest, the right to consult a legal practitioner, and the right to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours.
Q95. Consider the following criteria used by the Supreme Court to determine if a body falls under "other authorities" in Article 12:
I. Entire share capital is held by the government
II. The body enjoys monopoly status conferred by the State
III. Deep and pervasive State control
IV. The body only employs citizens of India
Which of the above criteria are correct?
I. Entire share capital is held by the government
II. The body enjoys monopoly status conferred by the State
III. Deep and pervasive State control
IV. The body only employs citizens of India
Which of the above criteria are correct?
Explanation
The Supreme Court, in cases like Ajay Hasia, laid down criteria to identify State instrumentalities under Article 12. These include full government share capital, monopoly status granted by the State, and deep and pervasive state control. The citizenship of employees is not a criterion used to determine if a body functions as an authority or an agency of the State.
Q96. What is the primary purpose of the constitutional remedy provided under Article 32?
Explanation
The primary purpose of Article 32 is to provide an effective and summary remedy for the protection of Fundamental Rights. It gives individuals the right to directly approach the Supreme Court, bypassing lower courts. This ensures that fundamental rights are not mere declarations but are enforceable through writs, providing a swift mechanism to correct any violations of these essential constitutional guarantees.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 91 | (a) Prohibits using tax revenue for the promotion of a specific religion. |
| 92 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
| 93 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 94 | (c) Articles 21 and 22 |
| 95 | (a) I, II, and III only |
| 96 | (d) To provide a guaranteed, expeditious, and summary remedy for enforcing Fundamental Rights. |
Key facts from Fundamental Rights
- Part III of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights, and the concept was inspired by the United States.
- Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth; Article 17 abolishes untouchability.
- Article 20 gives protection against ex post facto laws, double jeopardy and self-incrimination, in that order.
- Article 22 requires production before a magistrate within 24 hours, but not for enemy aliens or preventive detention.
- Article 23 prohibits human trafficking and forced labour; Article 30 protects the right of minorities to run educational institutions.
- The doctrine of eclipse is linked with Article 13.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Fundamental Rights?
This page has 96 practice MCQs on Fundamental Rights (Indian Polity and Governance). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which Article prohibits human trafficking and forced labour?
Article 23. It prohibits traffic in human beings, begar and other forced labour, and makes any contravention an offence punishable by law, while allowing the State to impose compulsory service for public purposes.
What does Article 20 protect against?
Three things: conviction under an ex post facto law (clause 1), double jeopardy (clause 2) and compulsion to be a witness against oneself (clause 3). The right against self-incrimination applies to criminal proceedings only.
Who is not covered by the 24-hour rule of Article 22?
Enemy aliens and persons arrested under preventive detention laws. Article 22 requires an arrested person to be produced before the nearest magistrate within 24 hours, but these two groups are excluded from that safeguard.