Polity

15 questions

• 2026 · Question 54 · Fundamental Rights

  ‘X’ was addressing a seminar on the meaning of the term ‘law’ as provided under Article 13, Part III of the Constitution of India. ‘X’ explained that the meaning of the term ‘law’ in the Constitution of India was very comprehensive. It included ordinances, orders and even rules and regulations. ‘Y’ pointed out that the term ‘law’ in Article 13 also included custom or usage having in the territory of India the force of law, to which ‘X’ was not convinced. Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below :

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  (a)‘X’ is correct in the interpretation of law, including the view on non-inclusion of custom.(b)The view of ‘Y’ that ‘law’ included custom is not correct.(c)The views of both ‘X’ and ‘Y’ are correct.(d)The view of only ‘Y’ is correct.

  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2024 · Question 76 · Fundamental Rights

  Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy ?

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  (a)Article 15(b)Article 16(c)Article 19(d)Article 21

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2023 · Question 31 · Fundamental Rights

  In essence, what does ‘Due Process of Law’ mean?

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  (a)The principle of natural justice(b)The procedure established by law(c)Fair application of law(d)Equality before law

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2023 · Question 40 · Fundamental Rights

  Consider the following statements : Statement–I : The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India would be limited by Article 335 for maintenance of efficiency of administration. Statement–II : Article 335 of the Constitution of India defines the term ‘efficiency of administration’. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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  (a)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–I(b)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–I(c)Statement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrect(d)Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2023 · Question 77 · Fundamental Rights

  Consider the following statements : 1. According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances. 2. The Constitution of India exempts the States from providing legal counsel to a person being held for preventive detention. 3. According to the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002, confession of the accused before the police cannot be used as evidence. How many of the above statements are correct?

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  (a)Only one(b)Only two(c)All three(d)None

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2022 · Question 18 · Fundamental Rights

  With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements : 1. Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty. 2. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company. 3. Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo Warranto. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

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  (a)1 and 2 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2021 · Question 79 · Fundamental Rights

  ‘Right to Privacy’ is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India?

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  (a)Article 15(b)Article 19(c)Article 21(d)Article 29

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2021 · Question 85 · Fundamental Rights

  A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?

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  (a)Article 14(b)Article 28(c)Article 32(d)Article 44

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2021 · Question 92 · Fundamental Rights

  What is the position of the Right to Property in India?

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  (a)Legal right available to citizens only(b)Legal right available to any person(c)Fundamental Right available to citizens only(d)Neither Fundamental Right nor legal right

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2020 · Question 4 · Fundamental Rights

  Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination ?

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  (a)Right against Exploitation(b)Right to Freedom(c)Right to Constitutional Remedies(d)Right to Equality

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2019 · Question 56 · Fundamental Rights

  Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one’s right to marry the person of one’s choice?

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  (a)Article 19(b)Article 21(c)Article 25(d)Article 29

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2018 · Question 92 · Fundamental Rights

  Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement ?

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  (a)Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution(b)Article 17 and the Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IV(c)Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part III(d)Article 24 and the provisions under the 44th Amendment to the Constitution

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2017 · Question 8 · Fundamental Rights

  Which one of the following statements is correct ?

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  (a)Rights are claims of the State against the citizens.(b)Rights are privileges which are incorporated in the Constitution of a State.(c)Rights are claims of the citizens against the State.(d)Rights are privileges of a few citizens against the many.

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2017 · Question 86 · Fundamental Rights

  Right to vote and to be elected in India is a

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  (a)Fundamental Right(b)Natural Right(c)Constitutional Right(d)Legal Right

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2017 · Question 97 · Fundamental Rights

  Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India ? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Abolition of untouchability 3. Protection of the interests of minorities 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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  (a)1, 2 and 4 only(b)2, 3 and 4 only(c)1 and 4 only(d)1, 2, 3 and 4

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)