Judiciary and fundamental rights - Question Bank

1. Which Fundamental Right cannot be suspended during a National Emergency?
A) Right to Freedom of Speech
B) Right to Freedom of Movement
C) Right to Personal Liberty and Life
D) Right to Freedom of Assembly
2. The Supreme Court of India is composed of how many judges as per the current strength?
A) 26
B) 30
C) 31
D) 34
3. Which Article provides for the abolition of titles, except military and academic?
A) Article 16
B) Article 17
C) Article 18
D) Article 19
4. The right against exploitation prohibits:
A) Traffic in human beings and forced labour
B) Employment of children below 14 years in factories
C) Both (a) and (b)
D) None of the above
5. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in disputes relating to:
A) Inter-state water disputes
B) Electoral disputes of President and Vice-President
C) Fundamental Rights
D) All of the above
6. Which Article deals with the protection of interests of minorities?
A) Article 28
B) Article 29
C) Article 30
D) Article 31
7. The power of Parliament to amend the Constitution is limited by the Basic Structure Doctrine, as held in:
A) Shankari Prasad Singh Deo v. Union of India
B) Sajjan Singh v. State of Rajasthan
C) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
D) Minerva Mills Ltd. v. Union of India
8. Which Article guarantees freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice and propagate religion?
A) Article 24
B) Article 25
C) Article 26
D) Article 27
9. The Supreme Court of India was established under which Act of the British Parliament?
A) Regulating Act, 1773
B) Pitt's India Act, 1784
C) Government of India Act, 1858
D) Indian Councils Act, 1909
10. Which fundamental right ensures equality of opportunity in matters of public employment?
A) Article 14
B) Article 15
C) Article 16
D) Article 17
11. The 'Writ of Quo Warranto' is issued to:
A) Prevent an illegal usurpation of a public office
B) Compel a person to appear in court
C) Quash a decision of a lower court
D) Protect personal liberty
12. Which Article states that no person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once (Double Jeopardy)?
A) Article 19
B) Article 20
C) Article 21
D) Article 22
13. The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review over:
A) All laws passed by Parliament
B) All laws passed by State Legislatures
C) Constitutional Amendments
D) All of the above
14. The concept of 'due process of law' is followed in India for:
A) All laws
B) Criminal laws only
C) Personal liberty and life
D) Property laws only
15. Which Article guarantees freedom to profess, practice, and propagate any religion?
A) Article 25
B) Article 26
C) Article 27
D) Article 28
16. The President can refer any question of law or fact of public importance to the Supreme Court for its opinion under which Article?
A) Article 143
B) Article 145
C) Article 147
D) Article 149
17. Which fundamental right was deleted from the Constitution by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978?
A) Right to Freedom of Religion
B) Right against Exploitation
C) Right to Property
D) Cultural and Educational Rights
18. The writ of 'Certiorari' is issued by a superior court to:
A) Quash an order passed by an inferior court without jurisdiction
B) Command a public official to perform a public duty
C) Produce a person before the court
D) Challenge the authority of a person holding a public office
19. A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from office by an order of the President based on a resolution passed by:
A) A simple majority in both Houses of Parliament
B) A special majority in both Houses of Parliament
C) A simple majority in the Lok Sabha and special majority in the Rajya Sabha
D) A special majority in the Lok Sabha and simple majority in the Rajya Sabha
20. Which Article provides for the protection of cultural and educational rights of minorities?
A) Article 28
B) Article 29
C) Article 30
D) Article 31
21. The 'Right to Information' is considered a part of which fundamental right?
A) Right to Equality
B) Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression
C) Right to Personal Liberty
D) Right to Constitutional Remedies
22. The power of the Supreme Court to decide disputes between the Centre and States falls under its:
A) Advisory jurisdiction
B) Appellate jurisdiction
C) Original jurisdiction
D) Writ jurisdiction
23. The right to equality before the law and equal protection of the laws is guaranteed by which Article?
A) Article 13
B) Article 14
C) Article 15
D) Article 16
24. Which of the following is NOT a writ issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts?
A) Habeas Corpus
B) Mandamus
C) Certiorari
D) Injunction
25. The minimum age for retirement of a Supreme Court judge is:
A) 58 years
B) 60 years
C) 62 years
D) There is no minimum age limit, only a maximum age limit
26. Which Article guarantees the right to establish and administer educational institutions by minorities?
A) Article 29
B) Article 30
C) Article 31
D) Article 32
27. The 'Writ of Prohibition' is issued by a higher court to:
A) Prevent an inferior court from exceeding its jurisdiction
B) Compel a lower court to perform its duty
C) Order the release of a person illegally detained
D) Inquire into the legality of a claim to a public office
28. The Supreme Court acts as the guardian of which of the following?
A) Fundamental Rights
B) Directive Principles
C) Fundamental Duties
D) Preamble
29. Which Article protects against arrest and detention in certain cases?
A) Article 19
B) Article 20
C) Article 21
D) Article 22
30. The concept of 'Poverty line' is related to which fundamental right?
A) Right to Equality
B) Right to Freedom
C) Right to Constitutional Remedies
D) Right to Life and Personal Liberty
31. The right to move freely throughout the territory of India is guaranteed under which Article?
A) Article 19(1)(d)
B) Article 20(1)(d)
C) Article 21(1)(d)
D) Article 22(1)(d)
32. Which writ is issued by a court to an inferior court or official to do a legal duty?
A) Certiorari
B) Prohibition
C) Mandamus
D) Quo Warranto
33. The Supreme Court of India has how many judges (including the Chief Justice)?
A) 26
B) 28
C) 30
D) 34
34. Which Article guarantees freedom of religion?
A) Articles 25-28
B) Articles 20-24
C) Articles 14-18
D) Articles 29-30
35. The 'Directive Principles of State Policy' are mentioned in which part of the Constitution?
A) Part III
B) Part IV
C) Part V
D) Part VI
36. Which fundamental right protects against double jeopardy and self-incrimination?
A) Article 19
B) Article 20
C) Article 21
D) Article 22
37. The term of office of a Supreme Court judge is:
A) 6 years from the date of appointment
B) 60 years of age
C) 65 years of age
D) 5 years from the date of appointment
38. Which Article deals with the protection of life and personal liberty?
A) Article 19
B) Article 20
C) Article 21
D) Article 22
39. The power to issue writs is vested in which of the following courts?
A) Only Supreme Court
B) Only High Courts
C) Supreme Court and High Courts
D) District Courts
40. Which Article prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth?
A) Article 14
B) Article 15
C) Article 16
D) Article 17
41. How many Fundamental Rights were originally provided in the Indian Constitution?
A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 11
42. The Chief Justice of India is appointed by:
A) The President of India
B) The Prime Minister of India
C) The Lok Sabha
D) The Rajya Sabha
43. Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right?
A) Right to Equality
B) Right to Freedom
C) Right to Property
D) Right against Exploitation
44. The writ of 'Habeas Corpus' means:
A) To command
B) To forbid
C) To have the body of
D) By what authority
45. Which Article of the Constitution grants the right to constitutional remedies?
A) Article 30
B) Article 31
C) Article 32
D) Article 35
46. The concept of 'Basic Structure Doctrine' was laid down by the Supreme Court in which case?
A) Golaknath v. State of Punjab
B) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
C) Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
D) A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras
47. Which fundamental right guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression?
A) Article 19
B) Article 20
C) Article 21
D) Article 22
48. The power of judicial review in India is exercised by:
A) The President of India
B) The Parliament of India
C) The Supreme Court and High Courts
D) The Prime Minister of India
49. Which part of the Indian Constitution enshrines the Fundamental Rights?
A) Part II
B) Part III
C) Part IV
D) Part V
50. The Supreme Court of India was established under which Act?
A) Indian Councils Act, 1861
B) Government of India Act, 1919
C) Government of India Act, 1935
D) Indian Independence Act, 1947
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