Q70. Which Fundamental Right protects minorities’ language, script and culture?
[SSC MTS, 9 October 2024, Shift 3]
(A) Right to Equality
(B) Cultural and Educational Rights
(C) Right to Freedom
(D) Right against Exploitation
Answer: (B) Cultural and Educational Rights
Explanation: Article 29 protects the distinct language, script or culture of sections of citizens. Together with Article 30, concerning minority educational institutions, it forms the Cultural and Educational Rights group. These provisions preserve India’s linguistic and religious diversity.
Q69. The Right to Freedom of Religion is covered under which Articles?
[SSC MTS, 13 November 2024, Shift 1]
(A) Articles 25–28
(B) Articles 21–24
(C) Articles 29–32
(D) Articles 24–27
Answer: (A) Articles 25–28
Explanation: Articles 25–28 address freedom of conscience, religious practice and propagation, management of religious affairs, religious taxation and instruction in certain educational institutions. These rights are subject to the specific constitutional limitations, including public order, morality and health.
Q68. Which description correctly identifies the right protected by Article 21?
[SSC MTS, 8 October 2024, Shift 2]
(A) Freedom: life and personal liberty
(B) Exploitation: trafficking and forced labour
(C) Equality: equality before law
(D) Religion: religious administration
Answer: (A) Freedom: life and personal liberty
Explanation: Article 21 guarantees that no person may be deprived of life or personal liberty except by a constitutionally valid legal procedure. The Supreme Court has interpreted it broadly, protecting dignity, privacy and several essential aspects of personal autonomy.
Q67. Which Article gives the Supreme Court original jurisdiction for enforcing Fundamental Rights?
[SSC GD Constable, 23 February 2024, Shift 1]
(A) Article 31
(B) Article 226
(C) Article 13
(D) Article 32
Answer: (D) Article 32
Explanation: Article 32 gives individuals direct access to the Supreme Court to enforce rights guaranteed by Part III. Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs for Fundamental Rights and other legal purposes, making its jurisdiction wider in subject matter.
Q66. Under Article 32, constitutional remedies are intended to enforce what?
[SSC GD Constable, 7 March 2024, Shift 3]
(A) Fundamental Rights
(B) Directive Principles
(C) Fundamental Duties
(D) Dictatorship
Answer: (A) Fundamental Rights
Explanation: Article 32 remedies infringement of rights in Part III. Directive Principles guide governance but are generally not judicially enforceable, while Fundamental Duties are citizen obligations. Constitutional remedies transform rights into legal claims that courts can protect.
Q65. Which is NOT a recognised Fundamental Right?
[SSC GD Constable, 5 March 2024, Shift 3]
(A) Right to Exploitation
(B) Freedom of Religion
(C) Right to Equality
(D) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Answer: (A) Right to Exploitation
Explanation: The Constitution guarantees the Right against Exploitation, not any entitlement to exploit others. Articles 23–24 prohibit trafficking, forced labour and certain child employment. The remaining choices name genuine categories of rights in Part III.
Q64. Which former Fundamental Right now appears as a constitutional right under Article 300A?
[SSC JE Civil, 6 June 2024, Shift 3]
(A) Cultural and Educational Rights
(B) Freedom of Religion
(C) Right against Exploitation
(D) Right to Property
Answer: (D) Right to Property
Explanation: Property was originally protected through Articles 19(1)(f) and 31. The Forty-fourth Amendment removed these Fundamental Right protections and inserted Article 300A, which bars deprivation of property without authority of law. It remains a constitutional right.
Q63. Which Article protects life and personal liberty?
[RPF SI CBT I, 9 December 2024, Shift 1]
(A) Article 18
(B) Article 25
(C) Article 22
(D) Article 21
Answer: (D) Article 21
Explanation: Article 21 protects life and personal liberty of persons in India. Article 22 instead governs specified arrest and detention safeguards, Article 25 religious freedom, and Article 18 abolition of titles. Article 21 has received expansive judicial interpretation.
Q62. Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution relates to what?
[RPF SI CBT I, 3 December 2024, Shift 2]
(A) Right to Equality
(B) Freedom of Speech and Expression
(C) Cultural and Educational Rights
(D) Right against Exploitation
Answer: (B) Freedom of Speech and Expression
Explanation: Article 19(1)(a) guarantees citizens freedom of speech and expression. This liberty supports speech, publication and communication of ideas, but Article 19(2) permits reasonable restrictions on specified grounds such as public order, defamation and State security.
Q61. According to Ambedkar, which Article is the “heart and soul” of the Constitution?
[UPSC CDS General Knowledge, 21 April 2024]
(A) Article 15
(B) Article 21
(C) Article 23
(D) Article 32
Answer: (D) Article 32
Explanation: Ambedkar’s description highlighted Article 32 because it enables people to enforce Fundamental Rights directly in the Supreme Court. Without remedies, rights could remain ineffective promises. The Article authorises judicial orders and constitutionally recognised writs.
