CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Indian Constitution And Fundamental Concepts Quiz 3 - MCQExams.com

Which of the following can be termed 'Gandhian' among the Directive Principles?
Prevention of cow slaughter.
Promotion of cottage industries.
Establishment of village Panchayats.
Uniform Civil Code for the country.
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3
  • 1 and 2
As a result of Minerva Mills case, a law will be protected by Article 31C if ____________.
  • it has been made to implement the Directives in Article 39(b) and (c)
  • it has been made to implement any Directive Principle
  • it conflicts with a Fundamental Right
  • None of the above
Which of the following are stated as Directive Principles of State Policy by Article 51 of Constitution of India?
The State shall endeavour to ________.
promote International Peace and Security.
maintain just and honourable relation between nations.
encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
Among the 'Socialistic' Directive Principles may be listed:
Prevention of concentration of wealth.
Right to work.
Separation of judiciary from executive.
Organising agriculture along scientific lines.
  • 1 and 2
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2 and 4
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the following Directive Principles of state policy come in the category of 'liberal principles'?
The state shall endeavour to secure a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.
The state shall protect every monument or place or object of artistic or historic interest.
The state shall endeavour to secure to all workers a living wage and conditions of work ensuring a decent standard of life.
The state shall take steps to separate the judiciary from executive.
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 
Article 38 provides that state shall secure social order for promotion of welfare of the people.
Article 45 makes the provision for free and compulsory education to children below the age of 14 years.
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India.
Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code.
Organising village panchayats.
Promoting cottage industries in rural areas.
Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities.
Which of the above are the Gandhian principles that are reflected in the DPSP?
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
Who described the Directive Principles of State Policy as a novel feature of the Constitution of India?
  • DD Basu
  • BR Ambedkar
  • Pt Nehru
  • Mahatma Gandhi
In which of the following cases, the attempt to confer primacy to Directive Principles of Policy upon Fundamental rights was failed by the Supreme Court?
  • Indira Sahani vs Union of India
  • Shankari Prasad vs Union of India
  • Minerva Mills vs Union of India
  • Bennet Coleman vs Union of India
In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court rule that harmony and balance between the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles is a basic feature of the Constitution?
  • Keshavananda Bharathi vs State of Kerala
  • Minerva Mills vs Union of India
  • Golaknath vs State of Punjab
  • Waman Rao vs Union of India
Which of the following Directive Principles was/were added to the Constitution at a later date?
  • Organisation of village panchayats
  • Prohibition of cow slaughter
  • Free legal aid
  • Uniform civil code
Which one of the following Articles of the Directive Principles of State Policy deals with the promotion of international peace and security?
  • 41
  • 43 A
  • 48 A
  • 51
Which of the following is a Directive Principle of state policy?
  • State to secure a social order for the promotion and welfare of the people.
  • Equal justice and free legal aid.
  • Just and human conditions of work and maternity relief.
  • All of the above
The correct statements about the directive principles of state policy are:
They are borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
They are incorporated in Part V of the Constitution.
They seek to provide social and economic base to democracy.
The state must compulsorily implement them.
All of them are Gandhian in nature.
  • 1, 2, 3 and 5
  • 1, 3 and 5
  • 1, 3, 4 and 5
  • 1 and 3
Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy:
The principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country.
The provisions contained in these principles are not enforceable by any court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its _______.
  • Preamble
  • Directive Principles of State Policy
  • Fundamental Rights
  • Seventh Schedule
The Right to Information means and includes __________.
$$1$$. inspection of documents.
$$2$$. taking out files from office to any place desired by the applicant.
$$3$$. taking photograph of files.
$$4$$. obtaining information in tapes.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$2$$ and $$4$$
Which of the following Fundamental Rights is/are available to non-citizens?
$$1$$. Equality before Law
$$2$$. Right against Discrimination
$$3$$. Equality of Opportunity
$$4$$. Protection of Life and Personal Liberty
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • Only $$1$$
  • $$1$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$4$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
Which of the following is/are not Fundamental Right(s) under the Constitution of India?
$$1$$. Right to education
$$2$$. Right to work
$$3$$. Right to form associations
$$4$$. Right to practice any profession
Select the correct answer using the codes given. 
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$4$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
Which of the following have been wrongly listed as a special feature of Fundamental Rights in India?
$$1$$. Fundamental Rights are more sacrosanct than rights granted by ordinary laws.
$$2$$. Fundamental Rights are subject to reasonable restriction.
$$3$$. Fundamental Rights are justiciable and can be enforced through the Supreme Court.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • None of these
The Right against Exploitation prohibits _____.
$$1$$. traffic in human beings
$$2$$. beggar
$$3$$. employment of children below $$14$$ years of age.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
Match List I (Article of the Constitution of India) with List II (Fundamental Rights) and select the correct answer using the codes given the lists.
List IList II
A. Article $$14$$$$1$$. Right to Equality
B. Article $$22$$$$2$$. Right of a person under detention
C. Article $$25$$$$3$$. Right to Freedom of Religion
D. Article $$32$$$$4$$. Right to Constitutional Remedies
  • A-$$1$$, B-$$2$$, C-$$3$$, D-$$4$$
  • A-$$2$$, B-$$1$$, C-$$3$$, D-$$4$$
  • A-$$2$$, B-$$1$$, C-$$4$$, D-$$3$$
  • A-$$1$$, B-$$2$$, C-$$4$$, D-$$3$$
Freedom of Speech under the Indian Constitution is subject to reasonable restrictions on the grounds of protection of __________.
$$1$$. sovereignty and integrity of the country.
$$2$$. the dignity of the Office of the Prime Minister.
$$3$$. the dignity of the Council of Ministers.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Only $$1$$
Which of the following are covered under the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India?
$$1$$. Prohibition of trafficking human beings and forced labour.
$$2$$. Prohibition of employment of children in factories.
$$3$$. Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the ___________.
  • Preamble to the Constitution
  • Directive Principles of State Policy
  • Fundamental Duties
  • Ninth Schedule
The protection against arrest and detention under Article-$$22$$ of the Constitution of India is not available to.
$$1$$. an enemy alien
$$2$$. a person detained under a prevention detention law
$$3$$. a foreigner
$$4$$. an overseas citizen of India
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2$$ and $$4$$
Which of the following writs/orders of the High Court/Supreme Court is brought to get an order of an authority quashed?
  • Mandamus
  • Certiorari
  • Quo Warranto
  • Habeas Corpus
The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes(Prevention of Atrocities) Act $$1989$$ may be seen as giving effect to which of the following fundamental right?
$$1$$. Equality before law
$$2$$. Right against discrimination
$$3$$. Abolition of untouchability
$$4$$. Right to Freedom of Religion
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$
Point out which from the following is not a right enumerated in the Constitution of India but has been articulated by the Supreme Court to be a Fundamental Right?
  • Right to Privacy
  • Equality before Law
  • Abolition of Untouchability
  • Right to form Association or Union
Which of these is not included as a Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution?
  • Right to Freedom of Speech
  • Right to Equality before Law
  • Right to Constitutional Remedies
  • Right to Equal Wages for Equal Work
Right to Education Act$$(2002)$$ was introduced to help which of the following groups of society?
  • Children of the age of $$6$$ to $$14$$ years
  • College going teenagers
  • All adults who could not get formal education
  • Those who are interested in technical education
Which of the following is/are instance(s) of violation of human rights?
$$1$$. A person was detained by the security forces while going for casting vote in Parliamentary Election.
$$2$$. A civilian was killed by the Army while undertaking combing operation.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Freedom of the Press in India is _________.
  • available to the people under the law of the Parliament
  • specifically provided in the Constitution
  • implied in the Right of freedom of expression
  • available to the people of India under executive power
Under which article of the Constitution of India, can the fundamental rights of the members of the Armed Forces be specifically restricted?
  • Article $$19$$
  • Article $$21$$
  • Article $$25$$
  • Article $$33$$
The right to make laws to give effect to certain specified Fundamental Rights rests with ___________.
  • Union Legislature
  • State Legislature
  • Both Union Legislature and State Legislature
  • Union Government
Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights during the rule of __________.
  • Indira Gandhi Government
  • Morarji Desai Government
  • Narasimha Rao Government
  • Vajpayee Government
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with 'Fundamental Rights'?
  • Part I
  • Part II
  • Part III
  • Part IV
Fundamental Rights are not given to ________.
  • bankrupt persons
  • aliens
  • persons suffering from incurable diseases
  • political sufferers
Which Constitutional Amendment deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?
  • $$42$$nd Amendment
  • $$43$$rd Amendment
  • $$44$$th Amendment
  • $$62$$nd Amendment
Consider the following statements about preventive detention.
$$1$$. A person can be arrested or detained under preventive detention, if the government feels that the person can be a threat to the law and order or to the peace and security of the nation.
$$2$$. The preventive detention can be extended only for $$3$$ months, after which such a case is required to be brought before an advisory board for review.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Which one of the following is the guardian of Fundamental Right?
  • Legislature
  • Executive
  • Political parties
  • Judiciary
The writ of 'Prohibition' is issued by a superior court ___________.
  • to prevent an inferior court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction or acting contrary to the rules of natural justice.
  • to an inferior court or body exercising judicial or quasi-judicial functions to transfer the record to proceedings in a case for its review.
  • where it can call upon a person to show under what authority he/she is holding the office.
  • to an authority to produce an illegally detained person before the court for trial.
Which of the following statements are true for the Fundamental Right to Life and Personal Liberty as guaranteed under Article-$$21$$ of the Constitution of India?
$$1$$. The Right is available to citizens as well as aliens.
$$2$$. It covers protection against arbitrary executive and legislative action.
$$3$$. It includes the right to live with human dignity.
$$4$$. It can be taken away according to the procedure established by law.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1$$ and $$4$$
Political right does not include which of the following?
  • Right to Vote
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Contest in Election
  • Right to Lodge Complaint with Executive Bodies of the Government
The citizens of India do not have which of the following Fundamental Rights?
  • Right to reside and settle in any part of India.
  • Right to acquire, hold and dispose property.
  • Right to practice any profession.
  • Right to form cooperative societies.
Which of the following is not a part of Fundamental duties under Indian Constitution?
  • to defend the country and sender national service
  • to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
  • to help in organising village panchayats
  • to safeguard public property and to adjure violence
The correct statements about Fundamental Rights are.
$$1$$. They are enforceable in the court of law.
$$2$$. These rights are absolute.
$$3$$. They can be suspended during National Emergency, except some.
$$4$$. They are available only to Indian citizens.
$$5$$. They are contained in Part IV of the Constitution.
Choose the right answer from the options given.
  • $$1, 3, 4$$ and $$5$$
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$5$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$5$$
The rights enumerated under the heading 'Right to Freedom' include _____.
protection against arrest and detention in certain cases.
freedom of speech and expression.
freedom of conscience.
protection of life and personal liberty.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • Only $$4$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$4$$
The Preventive Detention Act does not have a restraining effect on _______.
$$1$$. Right to Equality.
$$2$$. Right to Freedom.
$$3$$. Right to Religion.
$$4$$. Right to Constitutional Remedies.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$4$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$
The Right to Vote in India is a ________.
  • Fundamental Right
  • Constitutional Right
  • Natural Right
  • Legal Right
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