General Studies MCQs

Question

The concept of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution is inspired by which country's constitution?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: USA

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “USA”.
The Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution, from Articles 12 to 35. They derive inspiration from the Constitution of the USA (i.e., Bill of Rights).

Similar Questions:

Which article grants religious denominations the right to manage religious affairs?
  1. A) Article 25
  2. B) Article 24
  3. C) Article 27
  4. D) Article 26
Which of the following rights is available only to Indian citizens?
  1. A) Article 14 – Equality before law
  2. B) Article 21 – Protection of life and personal liberty
  3. C) Article 19 – Freedom of speech, assembly, and movement
  4. D) Article 25 – Freedom of religion
During a National Emergency, which Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended?
  1. A) Articles 14 and 19
  2. B) Articles 20 and 21
  3. C) Articles 32 and 226
  4. D) Articles 25 and 29
Which of the following statements about Fundamental Rights is true?
  1. A) They cannot be amended under any circumstances.
  2. B) Parliament can amend them through an ordinary law.
  3. C) They can be amended only by a constitutional amendment act.
  4. D) They can be repealed by a presidential order.
Which of the following writs can be issued by the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
  1. A) Habeas Corpus
  2. B) Mandamus
  3. C) Certiorari
  4. D) All of the above
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution was the Mandal Commission appointed in 1989?
  1. A) Article 14
  2. B) Article 16
  3. C) Article 340
  4. D) Article 341
Which article provides for free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14 years?
  1. A) Article 19
  2. B) Article 21A
  3. C) Article 21
  4. D) Article 22
Which article prohibits child labor in hazardous industries?
  1. A) Article 22
  2. B) Article 23
  3. C) Article 24
  4. D) Article 25
Under which article can High Courts also issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
  1. A) Article 32
  2. B) Article 136
  3. C) Article 226
  4. D) Article 131
The Right against Exploitation is covered under which articles of the Indian Constitution?
  1. A) Articles 17–18
  2. B) Articles 19–21
  3. C) Articles 23–24
  4. D) Articles 25–26
Which Supreme Court ruling established that Parliament cannot amend Fundamental Rights in a way that affects the "basic structure" of the Constitution?
  1. A) A.K. Gopalan Case (1950)
  2. B) Golaknath Case (1967)
  3. C) Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)
  4. D) Minerva Mills Case (1980)
The 76th Amendment Act of 1994 placed which state's reservation law in the Ninth Schedule?
  1. A) Karnataka
  2. B) Maharashtra
  3. C) Tamil Nadu
  4. D) Andhra Pradesh