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The Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are more elaborate than those in the Constitution of ___ and ___. |
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True or False: The right to property is currently listed as one of the Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution. |
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False; it was deleted by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978 and is now a legal right under Article 300-A. |
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What are the six Fundamental Rights currently recognized in the Indian Constitution? |
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Right to equality, Right to freedom, Right against exploitation, Right to freedom of religion, Cultural and educational rights, Right to constitutional remedies. |
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Fill in the blank: The Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part ___ of the Indian Constitution. |
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Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the Right to constitutional remedies? |
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True or False: The original Constitution of India provided for eight Fundamental Rights. |
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Fill in the blank: The right against exploitation is covered under Articles ___ and ___. |
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Article 12 of the Indian Constitution defines The State as encompassing ___, ___, and other authorities under the control of the Government of India. |
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The Government and Parliament of India, the Government and legislatures of the states |
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True or False: Article 13 states that all laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights are void only if they were enacted after the commencement of the Constitution. |
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False. Article 13 states that all laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights, regardless of when they were enacted, are void. |
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True or False: According to Article 13, a constitutional amendment can never be challenged in court. |
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False. A constitutional amendment can be challenged if it violates a fundamental right that forms part of the basic structure of the Constitution. |
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Fill in the blank: The Supreme Court held in the Kesavananda Bharati case that a constitutional amendment can be declared void if it violates a fundamental right that forms part of the ___ of the Constitution. |
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Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees ___ before the law and ___ protection of the laws. |
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True or False: The concept of 'equality before law' provides special privileges to certain individuals. |
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True or False: Members of Parliament can be prosecuted for statements made during parliamentary sessions. |
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False; they are protected under Article 105 for anything said or voted in Parliament. |
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What is the significance of 'equal protection of laws' in the context of the Indian Constitution? |
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It ensures that every individual is treated equally by the laws of the land, preventing discrimination. |
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Fill in the blank: The concept of 'equality before law' is derived from ___ law, while 'equal protection of laws' is from ___ law. |
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What are the exceptions to the principle of equality before law as outlined in Article 361? |
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The President and Governor cannot be prosecuted or arrested during their term of office. |
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True or False: The rule of equality before law is considered an absolute principle without exceptions. |
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False; there are constitutional exceptions like those concerning the President and Governor. |
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Article 15 prohibits discrimination against citizens on the grounds of ___, ___, ___, ___, and ___ only. |
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Article 16 ensures equality of opportunity in public employment for all citizens except for special provisions made for ___ classes. |
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Fill in the blank: Article 16 prohibits discrimination in public employment on the grounds of ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, and ___. |
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The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 punishes offenses committed on the ground of untouchability with imprisonment up to ___ months or a fine up to ___ or both. |