✅ Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (50 Questions)
1. Which of the following is/are correct about Article 14 of the Indian Constitution?
A. It ensures equality before law for all persons.
B. It grants special privileges to the President only.
C. It prohibits arbitrary classification.
D. Both A and C
2. Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech
and expression?
A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 21
D. Article 25
3. Article 17 of the Constitution deals with:
A. Abolition of slavery
B. Abolition of untouchability
C. Prohibition of discrimination
D. Right to equality
4. Which Fundamental Right cannot be suspended during an emergency?
A. Article 19
B. Article 20
C. Article 22
D. Article 32
5. The Right to Constitutional Remedies is described by Dr. Ambedkar as:
A. Basic Structure
B. Guardian of Constitution
C. Heart and Soul of the Constitution
D. Fundamental Freedom
6. The right to privacy is implicit under:
A. Article 14
B. Article 21
C. Article 16
D. Article 25
7. Which of the following Articles is enforceable only against the State?
A. Article 17
B. Article 15
C. Article 19
D. Article 23
8. Which Article was introduced by the 86th Amendment Act?
A. Article 21A
B. Article 31A
C. Article 19A
D. Article 30A
9. Article 18 of the Constitution deals with:
A. Equality before law
B. Abolition of untouchability
C. Abolition of titles
D. Right against exploitation
10.Which Article ensures freedom to manage religious affairs?
A. Article 25
B. Article 26
C. Article 27
D. Article 28
11.Article 20(2) provides protection against:
A. Self-incrimination
B. Arbitrary arrest
C. Double jeopardy
D. Retrospective legislation
12.Under Article 19, which of the following freedoms is not guaranteed?
A. Freedom of speech
B. Freedom of movement
C. Freedom to hoard essential commodities
D. Freedom of association
13.The Right to Education under Article 21A is applicable to children aged:
A. 6 to 14 years
B. 5 to 18 years
C. 3 to 12 years
D. 7 to 15 years
14.Preventive detention is permissible under Article:
A. Article 19
B. Article 22
C. Article 20
D. Article 32
15.Which Article prohibits discrimination in public employment?
A. Article 14
B. Article 15
C. Article 16
D. Article 17
16.Article 25 allows:
A. Right to profess and propagate religion
B. Right to convert others
C. Right to impose religious laws
D. None of the above
17.Which Amendment Act inserted Article 15(6)?
A. 91st Amendment
B. 99th Amendment
C. 103rd Amendment
D. 104th Amendment
18.Which Article mentions the abolition of forced labor?
A. Article 22
B. Article 23
C. Article 24
D. Article 20
19.Article 28 restricts:
A. Political propaganda
B. Religious instruction in state-funded schools
C. Use of minority languages
D. National anthem in schools
20.Which of these is a writ issued to release a person from unlawful detention?
A. Mandamus
B. Certiorari
C. Quo Warranto
D. Habeas Corpus
21.Which Article empowers minorities to establish and administer educational
institutions?
A. Article 27
B. Article 29
C. Article 30
D. Article 31
22.Untouchability is punishable under which Act?
A. Protection of Civil Rights Act
B. Prevention of Atrocities Act
C. Fundamental Rights Enforcement Act
D. None of these
23.The 'Doctrine of Eclipse' is related to:
A. Directive Principles
B. Fundamental Duties
C. Fundamental Rights
D. Preamble
24.Right to Property is now:
A. Legal right
B. Constitutional right
C. Natural right
D. Fundamental right
25.Which Article provides for non-discrimination in admission to educational institutions?
A. Article 25
B. Article 30
C. Article 29(2)
D. Article 26
26.The case Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India expanded the interpretation of:
A. Article 19
B. Article 20
C. Article 21
D. Article 22
27.Right to form associations falls under:
A. Article 19(1)(c)
B. Article 16
C. Article 25
D. Article 30
28.Article 27 prohibits:
A. Imposition of religious practices
B. Taxation for promoting a religion
C. Religious conversion
D. Foreign donations to religious groups
29.Which Article was repealed by the 44th Amendment Act?
A. Article 30
B. Article 31
C. Article 29
D. Article 32
30.Quo Warranto can be issued:
A. Against illegal holding of public office
B. Against private property disputes
C. To review High Court judgments
D. For regulating industrial policy
31.Right against self-incrimination is part of:
A. Article 19
B. Article 22
C. Article 20(3)
D. Article 21
32.A person can directly approach Supreme Court for violation of:
A. Directive Principles
B. Preamble
C. Fundamental Duties
D. Fundamental Rights
33.Fundamental Rights are suspended under which type of emergency?
A. National Emergency
B. State Emergency
C. Financial Emergency
D. None
34.Which of these is not a writ?
A. Habeas Corpus
B. Mandamus
C. Injunction
D. Quo Warranto
35.The term 'Untouchability' is:
A. Clearly defined in Constitution
B. Not defined
C. Defined in IPC
D. Defined in Article 18
36.Which Article covers protection in respect of conviction for offenses?
A. Article 20
B. Article 21
C. Article 19
D. Article 23
37.Which writ can be issued against administrative authorities?
A. Mandamus
B. Certiorari
C. Habeas Corpus
D. Quo Warranto
38.Article 24 prohibits employment of children below:
A. 15 years
B. 14 years
C. 12 years
D. 10 years
39.The Right to Freedom of Religion does not include:
A. Right to propagate
B. Right to convert others forcibly
C. Right to practice
D. Right to manage institutions
40.'Equal protection of law' implies:
A. Equal treatment to all in identical situations
B. Uniform application of laws always
C. Discretionary powers of executive
D. None of the above
41.Mandamus is issued when:
A. No legal duty is involved
B. Private individual is targeted
C. Public authority fails in duty
D. Court wants to quash an order
42.Certiorari is issued to:
A. Ensure fair elections
B. Quash judicial or quasi-judicial orders
C. Protect environment
D. Enforce public interest litigation
43.Freedom of speech includes:
A. Right to strike
B. Right to defame
C. Right to criticize govt
D. Right to violence
44.Which of these is not a ground for restricting freedom under Article 19?
A. Security of State
B. Friendly relations with foreign states
C. Employment benefits
D. Public morality
45.The Constitution guarantees protection of minorities under:
A. Article 25
B. Article 20
C. Article 16
D. Article 29
46.Children can be employed in which of the following?
A. Fireworks factory
B. Construction site
C. Family-run shop (non-hazardous)
D. Chemical industry
47.Right to form unions is subject to:
A. No restriction
B. Only public order
C. All reasonable restrictions
D. Central government approval
48.Which Fundamental Right is available to both citizens and non-citizens?
A. Freedom of speech
B. Equality before law
C. Protection of language
D. Right to form associations
49.Fundamental Rights are primarily aimed at:
A. Economic growth
B. Political stability
C. Ensuring human dignity and freedom
D. Religious expansion
50.A person can be detained preventively for more than 3 months only if:
A. Parliament permits
B. Advisory Board recommends
C. President signs
D. Supreme Court allows
✅ Answer Key: MCQs (Q1–Q50)
Q. Answe Explanation (Short)
No. r
1 D Article 14 provides equality before law and prohibits arbitrary
classification.
2 B Article 19(1)(a) ensures freedom of speech and expression.
3 B Article 17 abolishes untouchability.
4 B Article 20 (and 21) can't be suspended even during emergency.
5 C Dr. Ambedkar called Article 32 the "Heart and Soul".
6 B Recognized in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy case under Article 21.
7 C Article 19 rights are enforceable against the State only.
8 A 86th Amendment introduced Article 21A (Right to Education).
9 C Article 18 abolishes titles except military/academic distinctions.
10 B Article 26 provides freedom to manage religious affairs.
11 C Protection against being prosecuted/punished for same offense twice.
12 C Hoarding essential commodities isn't a fundamental freedom.
13 A Article 21A mandates free and compulsory education for 6–14 yrs.
14 B Article 22 allows preventive detention under certain conditions.
15 C Article 16 ensures equality in public employment.
16 A Article 25 includes right to profess, practice, and propagate religion.
17 C 103rd Amendment inserted clause for EWS reservation under Article
15(6).
18 B Article 23 prohibits forced labor (begar).
19 B Article 28 restricts religious instruction in state-funded institutions.
20 D Habeas Corpus = “produce the body” – for unlawful detention.
21 C Article 30 – Right of minorities to establish educational institutions.
22 A Punished under Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955.
23 C Doctrine of Eclipse applies to Fundamental Rights violations.
24 A After 44th Amendment, Right to Property is a legal right.
25 C Article 29(2) prohibits discrimination in admission to institutions.
26 C Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India widened scope of Article 21.
27 A Article 19(1)(c) guarantees right to form associations/unions.
28 B Article 27 – No tax to promote/maintain religion.
29 B Article 31 (Right to Property) repealed by 44th Amendment.
30 A Quo Warranto = questioning authority of a person in public office.
31 C Article 20(3) protects against self-incrimination.
32 D Under Article 32, one can directly approach SC for FR violation.
33 A FRs (except 20 & 21) suspended during National Emergency.
34 C Injunction is not a writ – it's a civil remedy.
35 B Untouchability is not explicitly defined in the Constitution.
36 A Article 20 provides protection in criminal matters.
37 A Mandamus = command to perform legal duty, often to public authorities.
38 B Article 24 bans child labor below 14 in hazardous employment.
39 B Forcible conversions not part of religious freedom.
40 A Equal protection = equal treatment under similar circumstances.
41 C Mandamus is issued when public authority fails legal duty.
42 B Certiorari is used to quash illegal judicial/quasi-judicial orders.
43 C Criticism of government is protected under freedom of speech.
44 C Employment benefits are not a ground for restricting freedom.
45 D Article 29 ensures protection of cultural & educational rights of
minorities.
46 C Allowed if not hazardous and family-run, as per child labor laws.
47 C Reasonable restrictions apply under public order, morality, security, etc.
48 B Equality before law (Article 14) is available to all persons.
49 C The essence of FRs is to preserve human dignity and liberty.
50 B Preventive detention beyond 3 months requires Advisory Board
approval.
✅ Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (50 Questions)
1. Article 14 of the Indian Constitution embodies which of the following principles?
A. Absolute equality among citizens
B. Rule of law and prohibition of arbitrary state action
C. Preferential treatment to state officials
D. Uniformity in legislation
2. The constitutional guarantee for the right to express dissent, critique governance,
and engage in free discourse is enshrined under:
A. Article 14
B. Article 19(1)(a)
C. Article 21
D. Article 25
3. The constitutional abolition of untouchability is articulated in:
A. Article 15
B. Article 16
C. Article 17
D. Article 18
4. Which of the following Articles is non-derogable even during the proclamation of a
National Emergency?
A. Article 19
B. Article 21
C. Article 20
D. Article 22
5. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar termed which Fundamental Right as the “Heart and Soul” of the
Constitution?
A. Right to Equality
B. Right to Freedom
C. Right to Constitutional Remedies
D. Right to Life
6. The apex court in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. Union of India held the Right to
Privacy as intrinsic to:
A. Article 19
B. Article 20
C. Article 21
D. Article 32
7. Rights under which of the following Articles are enforceable only against the State
and not private individuals?
A. Article 17
B. Article 19
C. Article 21
D. Article 23
8. The 86th Constitutional Amendment introduced which provision as a Fundamental
Right?
A. Article 21A – Right to Education
B. Article 29 – Cultural Rights
C. Article 15(5) – Reservations in Education
D. Article 31B – Validation of Land Reforms
9. Article 18 prohibits:
A. Acceptance of foreign awards by Indian citizens
B. State conferring titles except for military or academic distinctions
C. Reservation in public employment
D. Public display of honorific titles
10.The constitutional right to administer religious affairs is provided under:
A. Article 25
B. Article 26
C. Article 27
D. Article 28
11.Protection from being tried and punished more than once for the same offence is
granted under:
A. Article 19
B. Article 20(2)
C. Article 22(1)
D. Article 32
12.Which of the following is not a constitutionally recognized freedom under Article 19?
A. Freedom of peaceful assembly
B. Freedom to form cooperative societies
C. Freedom to hoard essential goods
D. Freedom of movement
13.Article 21A mandates free and compulsory education for children in the age group of:
A. 6 to 14 years
B. 5 to 18 years
C. 3 to 12 years
D. 7 to 15 years
14.Preventive detention is permitted under which Article of the Constitution?
A. Article 19
B. Article 21
C. Article 22
D. Article 32
15.Which constitutional provision bars discrimination in public employment solely on
grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?
A. Article 14
B. Article 15
C. Article 16
D. Article 17
16.The freedom to profess, practice, and propagate religion is safeguarded under:
A. Article 19(1)(b)
B. Article 25
C. Article 26
D. Article 29
17.Article 15(6), inserted by the 103rd Constitutional Amendment, provides for:
A. Special provisions for backward classes
B. Economic reservation in educational institutions
C. Reservations in promotions
D. Abolition of gender discrimination
18.Article 23 is directed against which of the following?
A. Discrimination in public employment
B. Begar and human trafficking
C. Employment of children in factories
D. Preventive detention
19.The prohibition of religious instruction in educational institutions wholly funded by the
State is found in:
A. Article 26
B. Article 27
C. Article 28
D. Article 30
20.Which of the following writs is considered a bulwark of individual liberty?
A. Mandamus
B. Certiorari
C. Quo Warranto
D. Habeas Corpus
21.The right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions is
guaranteed by:
A. Article 28
B. Article 29
C. Article 30
D. Article 31
22.The penal provisions for practicing untouchability are contained in:
A. Indian Penal Code
B. Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
C. Representation of the People Act
D. None of the above
23.The Doctrine of Eclipse is primarily applicable to:
A. Laws violating Fundamental Rights
B. Ordinances issued by President
C. Judgments of lower courts
D. Customary laws
24.After the 44th Amendment, the Right to Property became a:
A. Fundamental Right
B. Directive Principle
C. Legal right under Article 300A
D. Natural right
25.Article 29(2) prohibits denial of admission into educational institutions maintained by
the State on the grounds of:
A. Language, script, or culture
B. Economic status
C. Gender
D. Religion, race, caste, or language
26.In Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India, the Supreme Court broadened the scope of:
A. Article 14 – Equality
B. Article 19 – Freedom
C. Article 21 – Life and Personal Liberty
D. Article 22 – Arrest and Detention
27.The freedom to form associations and unions is specifically enshrined in:
A. Article 19(1)(c)
B. Article 16
C. Article 25
D. Article 30
28.Which Article prohibits the imposition of taxes for promoting any particular religion?
A. Article 25
B. Article 26
C. Article 27
D. Article 28
29.The 44th Amendment Act repealed which Article?
A. Article 31 – Compulsory acquisition of property
B. Article 30 – Minority institutions
C. Article 32 – Constitutional Remedies
D. Article 33 – Armed Forces Rights
30.The writ of Quo Warranto challenges:
A. Judicial inaction
B. Infringement of fundamental rights
C. Unlawful holding of a public office
D. Executive overreach
31.Protection against self-incrimination is a safeguard under:
A. Article 19
B. Article 20(3)
C. Article 21
D. Article 22
32.The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction under Article 32 to:
A. Enforce Fundamental Rights
B. Review laws
C. Hear election disputes
D. Settle inter-state river disputes
33.Suspension of Fundamental Rights (except Articles 20 and 21) is permissible during:
A. State Emergency
B. National Emergency under Article 352
C. Financial Emergency
D. President’s Rule under Article 356
34.Which of the following is not a constitutional writ?
A. Habeas Corpus
B. Mandamus
C. Certiorari
D. Injunction
35.The term "untouchability" in Article 17 refers to:
A. Any exclusionary social practice based on caste
B. Legal disability under IPC
C. Discrimination in public employment
D. None of the above
36.Article 20 of the Constitution ensures protection in case of:
A. Preventive detention
B. Ex post facto laws
C. Arrest under civil laws
D. Torture in custody
37.The writ of Mandamus compels:
A. A private party to perform a duty
B. A public authority to act within its power
C. High Court to hear an appeal
D. Courts to issue advisory opinions
38.Article 24 forbids employment of children below:
A. 14 years in any factory or hazardous activity
B. 15 years in construction
C. 12 years in domestic work
D. 16 years in non-hazardous industries
39.The Right to Religion does not permit:
A. Propagation of religion
B. Practice of religion
C. Forced conversions
D. Management of religious affairs
40.“Equal protection of the laws” implies:
A. Equal laws for all
B. Laws applicable only to citizens
C. Like treatment for like persons in like circumstances
D. No distinction in law at all
41.Writ of Mandamus is issued when:
A. Court finds delay in judgment
B. Public official has neglected mandatory duty
C. Administrative error occurs
D. Policy decision is challenged
42.Writ of Certiorari is issued for:
A. Custodial release
B. Removal from public office
C. Quashing a lower court’s order
D. Compelling government action
43.Freedom of Speech under Article 19(1)(a) includes:
A. Right to promote sedition
B. Right to criticize policies and decisions
C. Right to indulge in obscenity
D. Right to defame public figures
44.Which of these is not a ground for restricting Article 19 freedoms?
A. Sovereignty and integrity of India
B. Friendly relations with foreign states
C. Censorship of social media
D. Public order and morality
45.Cultural and educational rights of minorities are protected by:
A. Articles 25 and 26
B. Articles 29 and 30
C. Articles 14 and 16
D. Articles 32 and 226
46.Children are permitted to work in:
A. Fireworks factories
B. Family-run shops in non-hazardous settings
C. Chemical plants
D. Brick kilns
47.The right to form associations is subject to:
A. State’s absolute discretion
B. Public order, morality, and sovereignty
C. Prior approval of Parliament
D. Judicial review only
48.Which of the following Fundamental Rights is available to non-citizens as well?
A. Right to form associations
B. Right to reside and settle
C. Equality before law
D. Right to practice any profession
49.The ultimate purpose of Fundamental Rights is to:
A. Promote economic development
B. Ensure political stability
C. Guarantee individual liberty and dignity
D. Uphold administrative efficiency
50.Preventive detention exceeding three months requires:
A. Parliamentary ratification
B. Presidential assent
C. Approval by an Advisory Board comprising judges
D. Governor’s report
✅ Section B: True or False (20 Questions)
51.Article 21A was inserted to make Right to Education a Fundamental Right.
True / False
52.Fundamental Rights are available only to citizens of India.
True / False
53.Article 20 provides protection against ex-post facto laws.
True / False
54.Article 25 provides absolute freedom of religion.
True / False
55.Right to property is still a Fundamental Right.
True / False
56.Article 24 prohibits employment of children below the age of 14 in hazardous
industries.
True / False
57.Article 32 empowers citizens to approach the Supreme Court directly for enforcement
of Fundamental Rights.
True / False
58.Fundamental Rights cannot be amended under any circumstances.
True / False
59.The writ of Mandamus can be issued to private individuals.
True / False
60.High Courts can issue writs under Article 226.
True / False
61.Article 27 prohibits taxation for promotion of religion.
True / False
62.Article 22 provides for preventive detention and rights of detained individuals.
True / False
63.The term "Secular" was originally part of the Constitution from 1950.
True / False
64.The Kesavananda Bharati case upheld the supremacy of Parliament to amend any
part of the Constitution including Fundamental Rights.
True / False
65.Writ of Habeas Corpus is related to illegal detention.
True / False
66.Article 30 guarantees the right of any section of citizens to conserve their distinct
language and culture.
True / False
67.Article 16 prohibits discrimination in public employment on the basis of caste only.
True / False
68.DPSPs are enforceable by courts of law.
True / False
69.Article 19 guarantees six types of freedoms to citizens.
True / False
70.Cultural and Educational Rights are applicable to both citizens and non-citizens.
True / False
