20 questionswith explanationsfor RAS, Patwari, VDO and other Rajasthan exams
Which Article of the Constitution protects the right to life and personal liberty?
Answer: (3) Article 21
Explanation
Article 21: no person shall be deprived of life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.
Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by which amendment?
Answer: (1) 42nd Amendment
Explanation
The 42nd Amendment (1976) added Part IV-A (Article 51A) on Fundamental Duties.
Which Article of the Constitution abolishes 'untouchability'?
Answer: (3) Article 17
Explanation
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
Article 21A (Right to Education) was inserted into the Constitution by which Amendment?
Answer: (4) 86th Amendment
Explanation
The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 inserted Article 21A, providing free and compulsory education to children aged 6 to 14 years.
The Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by which Amendment?
Answer: (1) 44th Amendment
Explanation
The 44th Amendment Act, 1978 removed the Right to Property from Part III and made it a legal right under Article 300A.
Which Article did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar describe as the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution?
Answer: (2) Article 32
Explanation
Article 32, the right to constitutional remedies, was called the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution by Dr. Ambedkar.
In which Part of the Constitution are the Fundamental Duties contained?
Answer: (3) Part IVA
Explanation
Fundamental Duties are listed in Part IVA, Article 51A, of the Constitution.
Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution on the recommendation of which committee?
Answer: (1) Swaran Singh Committee
Explanation
On the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee (1976), the 42nd Amendment added Fundamental Duties to the Constitution.
Which Article of the Directive Principles deals with a Uniform Civil Code for citizens?
Answer: (2) Article 44
Explanation
Article 44 directs the State to endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code for citizens throughout India.
Which Directive Principle Article directs the State to organise village panchayats?
Answer: (3) Article 40
Explanation
Article 40 directs the State to organise village panchayats and endow them with powers to function as units of self-government.
Which writ literally means 'to have the body'?
Answer: (4) Habeas Corpus
Explanation
Habeas Corpus means 'to have the body'; it is issued to produce a detained person before the court to examine the legality of detention.
The eleventh Fundamental Duty (Article 51A(k)), relating to parents providing opportunities for education to children aged 6 to 14, was added by which Amendment?
Answer: (4) 86th Amendment
Explanation
The 86th Amendment Act, 2002 added the eleventh Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(k).
After the 44th Amendment, the enforcement of which Articles cannot be suspended even during a National Emergency?
Answer: (2) Articles 20 and 21
Explanation
The 44th Amendment, 1978 provided that the rights under Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended under Article 359 during a National Emergency.
Article 31C, which protects laws giving effect to certain Directive Principles, was inserted by which Amendment?
Answer: (1) 25th Amendment
Explanation
Article 31C was inserted by the 25th Amendment Act, 1971 to protect laws giving effect to Article 39(b) and (c).
Which Article of the Constitution defines the term 'State' for the purposes of Part III (Fundamental Rights)?
Answer: (3) Article 12
Explanation
Article 12 defines 'State' for Part III; it includes the Union and State governments and legislatures, local authorities and other authorities.
Which Article declares that laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the Fundamental Rights shall be void?
Answer: (3) Article 13
Explanation
Article 13 makes laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights void and is the textual basis of judicial review of such laws.
The literal meaning of the writ of 'Mandamus' is:
Answer: (4) We command
Explanation
Mandamus means 'we command'; it orders a public official or body to perform a public duty it has failed to perform.
Which writ is issued to inquire into the legality of a person's claim to a public office?
Answer: (3) Quo warranto
Explanation
Quo warranto ('by what authority or warrant') prevents illegal usurpation of a substantive public office created by statute or the Constitution.
Consider the following statements about writs: 1. The writ of Prohibition can be issued only against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities. 2. Prohibition is only preventive, whereas Certiorari is both preventive and curative. 3. The writ of Prohibition can be issued against legislative bodies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: (2) 1 and 2 only
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Prohibition lies only against judicial and quasi-judicial bodies (not legislative or administrative ones) and only stops proceedings, while Certiorari can also quash an order already passed.
Consider the following statements: 1. The right to move the Supreme Court under Article 32 is itself a Fundamental Right. 2. A High Court under Article 226 can issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights and also 'for any other purpose'. 3. The writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is wider than that of the High Courts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: (2) 1 and 2 only
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct; statement 3 is wrong because the High Court's writ jurisdiction is wider, as Article 226 also covers 'any other purpose' (ordinary legal rights).