20 Important MCQ on Fundamental Rights for Competitive Exam

MCQ on Fundamental Rights | Indian Polity Objective Questions

Fundamental Rights are the backbone of the Indian Constitution, ensuring equality, liberty, and justice for every citizen. If you’re preparing for UPSC, SSC, State PCS, or other competitive exams, mastering these concepts is essential. These carefully chosen MCQs will help sharpen your understanding and boost your confidence. Practice them regularly to stay exam-ready.

1. Which of the following Fundamental Rights is available only to citizens of India and not to foreigners?
   A) Right to Equality before Law (Article 14)
   B) Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression (Article 19)
   C) Protection of Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21)
   D) Right to Freedom of Religion (Article 25)
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   B

2. The doctrine of ‘Eclipse' in the context of Fundamental Rights applies to:
   A) Pre-constitutional laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights
   B) Post-constitutional laws violating Fundamental Rights
   C) Laws enacted during Emergency under Article 352
   D) State actions under Article 12
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   A

3. In which case did the Supreme Court hold that the right to privacy is a Fundamental Right under Article 21?
   A) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)
   B) Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978)
   C) Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017)
   D) Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967)
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   C

4. Article 15(4) of the Constitution, which allows the State to make special provisions for socially and educationally backward classes, was added by:
   A) The original Constitution
   B) The 1st Amendment Act, 1951
   C) The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
   D) The 93rd Amendment Act, 2005
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   B

5. Which Fundamental Right cannot be suspended even during a National Emergency declared under Article 352?
   A) Article 19 (Freedom of Speech)
   B) Article 20 (Protection in respect of conviction for offences)
   C) Article 22 (Protection against arrest and detention)
   D) Article 25 (Freedom of Religion)
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   B

6. The ‘Golden Triangle' of the Indian Constitution refers to the interlinked Articles:
   A) 14, 19, and 21
   B) 15, 16, and 17
   C) 23, 24, and 25
   D) 32, 33, and 34
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   A

7. Under Article 19(1)(a), the right to freedom of speech and expression includes the right to:
   A) Propagate one's views through any medium, including silence
   B) Compel others to listen to one's speech
   C) Incite violence against the State
   D) Publish defamatory material without restrictions
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   A

8. The Supreme Court in the case of Indra Sawhney v. Union of India (1992) upheld the reservation for OBCs but capped it at:
   A) 27%
   B) 50%
   C) 10% for EWS
   D) No cap, as per state discretion
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   B

9. Which Article prohibits traffic in human beings and forced labour?
   A) Article 21
   B) Article 23
   C) Article 24
   D) Article 25
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   B

10. The right to education as a Fundamental Right under Article 21A was introduced by:
    A) The 86th Amendment Act, 2002
    B) The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
    C) The 44th Amendment Act, 1978
    D) The 93rd Amendment Act, 2005
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    A

11. In the context of Article 14, the principle of ‘intelligible differentia' is associated with:
    A) Equality of opportunity in public employment
    B) Reasonable classification for differential treatment
    C) Prohibition of untouchability
    D) Abolition of titles
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    B

12. Which of the following is NOT a ground for imposing reasonable restrictions on the right to freedom of assembly under Article 19(2)?
    A) Sovereignty and integrity of India
    B) Public order
    C) Morality
    D) Economic welfare of the State
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    D

13. The writ of ‘Habeas Corpus' under Article 32 is issued to:
    A) Secure the release of a person unlawfully detained
    B) Prohibit a public authority from acting in a certain way
    C) Direct a public official to perform a legal duty
    D) Inquire into the legality of a legislative act
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    A

14. Article 29(2) ensures that no citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State on grounds of:
    A) Religion, race, caste, language, or any of them
    B) Economic status only
    C) Gender only
    D) Political affiliation
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    A

15. The Supreme Court expanded the scope of Article 21 to include the right to a clean environment in the case of:
    A) Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996)
    B) Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017)
    C) Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018)
    D) Common Cause v. Union of India (2018)
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    A

16. Which Fundamental Right was deleted by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978?
    A) Right to Property (Article 31)
    B) Right against Exploitation (Article 23)
    C) Right to Freedom of Religion (Article 25)
    D) Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)
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    A

17. Under Article 20(3), no person accused of an offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself. This is known as protection against:
    A) Double jeopardy
    B) Self-incrimination
    C) Ex post facto laws
    D) Arbitrary arrest
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    B

18. The cultural and educational rights under Articles 29 and 30 are primarily aimed at protecting the interests of:
    A) Religious and linguistic minorities
    B) Scheduled Castes and Tribes
    C) Women and children
    D) Backward classes
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    A

19. In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the basic structure of the Constitution cannot be amended, indirectly impacting Fundamental Rights?
    A) Shankari Prasad v. Union of India (1951)
    B) Sajjan Singh v. State of Rajasthan (1965)
    C) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)
    D) Minerva Mills v. Union of India (1980)
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    C

20. Article 22 provides safeguards against preventive detention, except in cases of:
    A) Enemy aliens and persons detained under laws made by Parliament
    B) Citizens during peacetime
    C) Minors under 18 years
    D) Foreign diplomats
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    A

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