Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Politics-GK

31

Article 19 of the Indian Constitution provides-

A) 6 freedoms B) 7 freedoms C) 8 freedoms D) 9 freedoms

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Article-19 of Indian constitution has provided 6 freedoms for Indian citizens. All citizens should have right to-
(i) Freedom of speech and Expression
(ii) Assemble peacefully and without arms
(iii) Form associations or unions
(iv) Move freely throughout the territory of India
(v) Reside and settle anywhere within India
(vi) Practise any profession

32

Article 20 of the Indian Constitution "Protection inrespect of conviction for offences" deals with?

A) The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen B) The Union Government C) The State Government D) The Directive Principles of State Policy

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Article-20 of constitution deals with fundamental rights under Part-III of constitution. This article provides for protection while conviction for offences. This includes three different aspects under this article. These are Ex Post Facto Law, Double Jeopardy and Prohibition against self incriminating evidence.

33

Article-21 of the Indian Constitution "Protection of life and personal liberty" deals with?

A) The Union Government B) The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen C) The State Government D) The Directive Principles of State Policy

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Article-21 of constitution deals with fundamental rights of Indian citizens under Part-III of constitution. This article provides right to citizens for protection of life and personal liberty and according to this article no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.

34

According to Indian constitution, Right to life is-

A) Political right B) Economic right C) Fundamental right D) Religious right

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Article-21 of constitution deals with fundamental rights of Indian citizens under Part-III of constitution. This article provides right to citizens for protection of life and personal liberty and according to this article no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.

35

Article 24 of the Indian Constitution "Prohibition of employment of children in factories etc" deals with?

A) The fundamental rights of the Indian citizen B) The Union Government C) The State Government D) The Directive Principles of State Policy

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Article-24 of Indian constitution deals with fundamental rights under Part-III of constitution. As per provisions of Article-24, no child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or engaged in any hazardous work. Article-24 is not banning child labour.

36

No person can be employed in factories or mines unless he is above the age of -

A) 12 years B) 14 years C) 18 years D) 20 years

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Article-24 of Indian constitution deals with fundamental rights under Part-III of constitution. As per provisions of Article-24, no child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or engaged in any hazardous work. Article-24 is not banning child labour.

37

Article 27 of the Indian Constitution "Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion" deals with?

A) The Union Government B) The State Government C) The Directive Principles of State Policy D) The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Article-27 of Indian constitution deals with fundamental rights of Indian citizens under part-III of constitution. This article provides freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion.

38

In which of the following articles the interests of minorities are covered?

A) 14 B) 19 C) 29 D) 32

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Article-29 safeguards the interests of minorities. It establishes that any section of citizens having a distinct language and scripts of culture of its own can conserve the same.

39

What is the basis of recognition of minorities in Indian constitution?

A) Religion B) Caste C) Ratio of the community to total population D) Colour

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Article-30 recognises religious and linguistic minorities. It provides right to all minorities whether religious or linguistic establish and administer educational institutions.

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Article-31(A) of the Indian Constitution "Saving of Laws providing for acquisition of estates etc" deals with?

A) The State Government B) The Union Government C) The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen D) The Directive Principles of State Policy

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Article-31(A) of Indian constitution deals with fundamental rights under Part-III of constitution. As per provisions of Article-31(A) state legislature can enact a law for acquisition of private property. And any such law passed by state legislature needs assent of the President.