Questions for the Day:

Try these Mains Questions :

Q: ‘‘As we live in a pluralistic society we need the greatest freedom to express our opinion even if others find it offensive.’ Do you agree? (15)

Q: Article 15(1) of the Constitution of India prohibits the state from discriminating against individuals on the basis of certain protected characteristics. But it does not bar private individuals or institutions from doing what the state is not permitted to. In light of this, discuss the need for anti-discrimination law in India and its provisions. (10 Marks)

Try these Prelims Questions :

Q1. Which of the following fundamental rights are available only to the citizens of India?

1. Article 14
2. Article 16 
3. Article 24
4. Article 25 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

A. 1, 2 and 3 only

B. 1, 3 and 4 only

C. 2 only 

D. All of the above

Q2. Which of the statements given below about the Fundamental Rights is/are correct?

1. They are meant for promoting the ideal of political democracy.
2. They protect the liberties and freedoms of the people against the invasion by the State.
3. They aim at establishing a government of men and not of laws.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q3. What do you understand by ‘Equality before Law’?

1. The absence of special privileges to any person.
2. The like should be treated alike without any discrimination.
3. No person is above the law.

4. It is component of Rule of Law

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 4 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 3 and 4 only

Q 4. Consider the following statements about the Preamble of the Constitution and state which of them are correct with the help of given codes

1. State legislatures shall have the power to modify the application of the fundamental rights to the members of Police Forces so as to ensure the proper discharge of their duties.

2. The state legislature may enact a law stating that certain jobs can only be filled by applicants who are domiciled in the area.

Which of the above statements state the limitations upon the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q 5. Which of the following statements are correct about the Indian Constitution?

1. Ninth schedule was added by the 1st Constitutional Amendment Act.

2. In I.R. Coelho case (2007), the Supreme Court removed immunity of Ninth Schedule from Judicial Review.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

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