General Studies MCQs

Question

Which articles of the Indian Constitution deal with Fundamental Rights?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Articles 12 to 35

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Articles 12 to 35”.
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).

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Who called Article 32 the "heart and soul" of the Indian Constitution?
  1. A) Mahatma Gandhi
  2. B) B.R. Ambedkar
  3. C) Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. D) Sardar Patel
The 93rd Constitutional Amendment Act (2005) added which provision to Article 15?
  1. A) Special provisions for women and children
  2. B) Reservation for Scheduled Tribes in legislatures
  3. C) Protection of linguistic minorities
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After its removal from the list of Fundamental Rights, the Right to Property is now classified as a:
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  2. B) Directive Principle of State Policy
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  4. D) Constitutional Right
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  1. A) War or external aggression
  2. B) Armed rebellion
  3. C) Financial emergency
  4. D) Breakdown of constitutional machinery
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  2. B) Article 17
  3. C) Article 18
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  2. B) Article 15
  3. C) Article 16
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  2. B) 97th Amendment Act, 2011
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The Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are enshrined in which part of the Constitution?
  1. A) Part II
  2. B) Part III
  3. C) Part IV
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Which article empowers the President to suspend the enforcement of Fundamental Rights during a National Emergency?
  1. A) Article 32
  2. B) Article 359
  3. C) Article 356
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Which Article in DPSP was modified due to the 86th Amendment Act?
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  2. B) Article 45
  3. C) Article 46
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Which articles of the Indian Constitution deal with Fundamental Rights?
  1. A) Articles 10 to 30
  2. B) Articles 12 to 35
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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)