Chapter 2: Rights in the Indian Constitution
Politics • Class 11 • Class 11 Indian Constitution at work
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Rights in the Indian Constitution
Politics • Class 11 • Class 11 Indian Constitution at work
Related PYQs (70)
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.7
Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?
Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.36
Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen?
1
A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties.
2
They are correlative to legal duties.
Polity
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.47
In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties?
Polity
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.86
Right to vote and to be elected in India is a
Polity
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.97
Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India?
1
Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
2
Abolition of untouchability
3
Protection of the interests of minorities
4
Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines
Polity
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.40
Which one of the following reflects the most appropriate relationship between law and liberty?
Polity
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.45
Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the "Rule of Law" ?
1
Limitation of powers
2
Equality before law
3
People's responsibility to the Government
4
Liberty and civil rights
Polity
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.92
Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement?
Polity
2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.17
According to the passage, which of the following is/are of paramount importance under the Right to Education?
1
Sending of children to school by all parents
2
Provision of adequate physical infrastructure in schools
3
Curricular reforms for developing child-friendly learning system
CSAT
2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.18
With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :
1
The Right to Education guarantees teachers' accountability for the learning process of children.
2
The Right to Education guarantees 100% enrolment of children in the schools.
3
The Right to Education intends to take full advantage of demographic dividend.
CSAT
2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.19
According to the passage, which one of the following is critical in bringing quality in education?
CSAT
2018•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.20
What is the essential message in this passage?
CSAT
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.56
Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one's right to marry the person of one's choice?
Polity
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.85
In the context of polity, which one of the following would you accept as the most appropriate definition of liberty?
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.4
Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.12
Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State?
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.16
The Preamble to the Constitution of India is
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.18
With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1
They shall be enforceable by courts.
2
They shall not be enforceable by any court.
3
The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the State.
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.79
'Right to Privacy' is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India?
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.82
With reference to India, consider the following statements :
1
Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in police station, not in jail.
2
During judicial custody, the police officer in charge of the case is not allowed to interrogate the suspect without the approval of the court.
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.83
With reference to India, consider the following statements :
1
When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right.
2
State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules.
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.85
A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.87
Which one of the following best defines the term 'State'?
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.91
Under the Indian Constitution, concentration of wealth violates
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.92
What is the position of the Right to Property in India?
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.96
Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards :
1
Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India.
2
Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended only once.
3
The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a particular year.
Polity
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.31
In essence, what does 'Due Process of Law' mean?
Polity
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.32
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I
In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their own rules and regulations for the day-to-day administration of prisons.
Statement-II
In India, prisons are governed by the Prisons Act, 1894 which expressly kept the subject of prisons in the control of Provincial Governments.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Polity
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.40
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I
The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India would be limited by Article 335 for maintenance of efficiency of administration.
Statement-II
Article 335 of the Constitution of India defines the term 'efficiency of administration'.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Polity
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.77
Consider the following statements :
1
According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances.
2
The Constitution of India exempts the States from providing legal counsel to a person being held for preventive detention.
3
According to the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002, confession of the accused before the police cannot be used as evidence.
Indian Polity
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.72
The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages?
1
Konkani
2
Manipuri
3
Nepali
4
Maithili
Polity
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.76
Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy?
Polity
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.84
Consider the following statements:
1
It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe.
2
A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State.
Indian Polity and Governance
2016•Mains•GS-I•Q.10
Why are the tribals in India referred to as 'the Scheduled Tribes'? Indicate the major provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India for their upliftment.
GS-II - Welfare for Vulnerable Sections
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.55
Consider the following pairs :
Provision in the Constitution of India: Stated under
I. Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State: The Directive Principles of the State Policy
II. Valuing and preserving of the rich heritage of our composite culture: The Fundamental Duties
III. Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories: The Fundamental Rights
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Polity
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.54
X was addressing a seminar on the meaning of the term 'law' as provided under Article 13, Part III of the Constitution of India. 'X' explained that the meaning of the term 'law' in the Constitution of India was very comprehensive. It included ordinances, orders and even rules and regulations. 'Y' pointed out that the term 'law' in Article 13 also included custom or usage having in the territory of India the force of law, to which 'X' was not convinced.
Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below:
Polity
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.57
Consider the following statements about the provisions pertaining to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in India:
1
Provisions regarding the administration of the Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are given in the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
2
Some tribes of India are entitled to exemption from paying Income Tax on certain incomes.
3
The Constitution of India provides for reservation of seats in Panchayats for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.
Indian Polity and Governance
2017•Mains•GS-I•Q.10
What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since Independence, addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes (STs)?
GS-I
2017•Mains•GS-II•Q.12
Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgement of the Supreme Court on Right to Privacy.
Polity
2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.2
Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in the religious minority institutions? Examine.
GS-II
2018•Mains•GS-IV•Q.8
As a senior officer in the Ministry, you have access to important policy decisions and upcoming big announcements such as road construction projects before they are notified in the public domain. The Ministry is about to announce a mega road project for which the drawings are already in place. Sufficient care was taken by the planners to make use of the government land with minimum land acquisition from private parties. Compensation rate for private parties was also finalized as per government rules. Care was also taken to minimize deforestation. Once the project is announced, it is expected that there will be a huge spurt in real estate prices in and around that area. Meanwhile, the Minister concerned insists that you realign the road in such a way that it comes closer to his 20 acres farm house. He also suggests that he would facilitate purchase of a big plot of land in your wife's name at the prevailing rate which is very nominal, in and around the proposed mega road project. He also tries to convince you by saying that there is no harm in it as he is buying the land legally. He even promises to supplement your savings in case you do not have sufficient funds to buy the land. However, by the act of realignment, a lot of agricultural land has to be acquired, thereby causing considerable financial burden on the government, and also displacement of the farmers. As if this is not enough, it will involve cutting down of a large number of trees, denuding the area of its green cover. Faced with this situation, what will you do? Critically examine various conflicts of interest and explain what are your responsibilities as a public servant.
GS-IV
2019•Mains•GS-II•Q.5
What can France learn from the Indian Constitution's approach to secularism?
Polity
2019•Mains•GS-IV•Q.12
In recent times, there has been an increasing concern in India to develop effective civil service ethics, codes of conduct, transparency measures, ethics and integrity systems and anti-corruption agencies. In view of this, there is a need being felt to focus on three specific areas, which are directly relevant to the problems of internalizing integrity and ethics in the civil services. These are as follows:
1
Anticipating specific threats to ethical standards and integrity in the civil services,
2
Strengthening the ethical competence of civil servants and
3
Developing administrative processes and practices which promote ethical values and integrity in civil services. Suggest institutional measures to address the above three issues.
Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
2020•Mains•GS-IV•Q.4
(a) Distinguish between laws and rules. Discuss the role of ethics in formulating them.
(b) A positive attitude is considered to be an essential characteristic of a civil servant who is often required to function under extreme stress. What contributes to a positive attitude in a person?
GS-IV
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.1
'Constitutional Morality' is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of 'Constitutional Morality' with the help of relevant judicial decisions.
GS-II
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.12
Though the Human Rights Commissions have contributed immensely to the protection of human rights in India, yet they have failed to assert themselves against the mighty and powerful. Analyzing their structural and practical limitations, suggest remedial measures.
GS-II
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.13
Analyze the distinguishing features of the notion of Right to Equality in the Constitutions of the USA and India.
Polity (GS-II)
2022•Mains•GS-IV•Q.6
(a) Whistle-blower, who reports corruption and illegal activities, wrongdoing and misconduct to the concerned authorities, runs the risk of being exposed to grave danger, physical harm and victimization by the vested interests, accused persons and his team. What policy measures would you suggest to strengthen protection mechanism to safeguard the whistle-blower?
(b) In contemporary world, corporate sector's contribution in generating wealth and employment is increasing. In doing so, they are bringing in unprecedented onslaught on the climate, environmental sustainability and living conditions of human beings. In this background, do you find that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is efficient and sufficient enough to fulfill the social roles and responsibilities needed in the corporate world for which the CSR is mandated? Critically examine.
GS-IV
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.2
Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to the Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute. Comment.
GS-II
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.5
Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body.
Polity
2023•Mains•GS-II•Q.2
Who are entitled to receive free legal aid? Assess the role of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in rendering free legal aid in India.
GS-II
2023•Mains•GS-II•Q.11
The Constitution of India is a living instrument with capabilities of enormous dynamism. It is a constitution made for a progressive society. Illustrate with special reference to the expanding horizons of the right to life and personal liberty.
GS-II
2023•Mains•GS-II•Q.12
Explain the constitutional perspectives of Gender Justice with the help of relevant Constitutional Provisions and case laws.
GS-II
2023•Mains•GS-II•Q.15
Explain the significance of the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act. To what extent does it reflect the accommodative spirit of federalism?
Constitution
2024•Mains•GS-II•Q.12
Right to privacy is intrinsic to life and personal liberty and is inherently protected under Article 21 of the constitution. Explain. In this reference discuss the law relating to D.N.A. testing of child in the womb to establish its paternity.
Polity
2024•Mains•GS-IV•Q.4
(a) The concept of Just and Unjust is contextual. What was just a year back, may turn out to be unjust in today's context. Changing context should be constantly under scrutiny to prevent miscarriage of justice. Examine the above statement with suitable examples.
(b) Mindless addiction to Form, ignoring the Substance of the matter, results in rendering of injustice. A perceptive civil servant is one who ignores such literalness and carries out true intent. Examine the above statement with suitable illustrations.
Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
2024•Mains•GS-IV•Q.5
(a) The 'Code of Conduct' and 'Code of Ethics' are the sources of guidance in public administration. There is code of conduct already in operation, whereas code of ethics is not yet put in place. Suggest a suitable model for code of ethics to maintain integrity, probity and transparency in governance.
(b) The soul of the new law, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is Justice, Equality and Impartiality based on Indian culture and ethos. Discuss this in the light of major shift from a doctrine of punishment to justice in the present judicial system.
Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
2024•Mains•GS-IV•Q.11
(a) Discuss all options available to the District Collector as a District Magistrate.
(b) What suitable actions can be taken in view of mutually compatible interests of the stakeholders?
(c) What are the potential administrative and ethical dilemmas for the District Collector?
GS-IV
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.18
Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment.
GS-II
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.18
1
Raj's apartment was three floors underneath the Subramanian residence.
2
There was little space below the tin roof and the scaffolding for the squirrel to hide in.
Polity
2025•Mains•GS-IV•Q.1
(a) In the present digital age, social media has revolutionised our way of communication and interaction. However, it has raised several ethical issues and challenges. Describe the key ethical dilemmas in this regard.
(b) Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment but a product of civil education and adherance of the rule of law. Examine the significance of constitutional morality for public servant highlighting the role in promoting good governance and ensuring accountability in public administration.
Ethics
2026•Mains•GS-II•Q.17
Can the constitutional mandate of rights-based welfare be effectively realised in the context of non-integrated governance and minimal public investment? Examine.
GS-II
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.55
In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.59
Consider the following statements:
A Constitutional Government is one which
1. places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority
2. places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.55
In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.59
Consider the following statements:
A Constitutional Government is one which
1. places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority
2. places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.7
Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy:
1
The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country.
2
The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.
Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.83
"To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the
Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.23
The ultimate aim of government is not to rule or control by fear, nor to demand obedience, but conversely, to free every man from fear, that he may live in all possible security. In other words, to strengthen his natural right to exist and work without injury to himself or others. The object of government is not to change men from rational beings into beasts or puppets. It should enable them to develop their minds and bodies in security, and to employ their reason unshackled.
Which among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?
CSAT
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.62
No Right is absolute, exclusive or inviolable. The Right of personal property, similarly, has to be perceived in the larger context of its assumed legitimacy. The Right of personal property should unite the principle of liberty with that of equality, and both with the principle of cooperation.
In the light of the argument in the above passage,
which one of the following statements is the most convincing explanation?
CSAT
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