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Class 9 Civics
Democratic Rights
Quiz 4
Which of the following comes under Right to Equality?
Non-discrimination by State on grounds of religion or race.
Equal protection of the laws.
Equal pay for equal work.
Equality of opportunity in matters of employment under the State.
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I, II and III
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II, III and IV
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II and IV
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I, II and IV
Explanation
Option D is the correct answer. Articles 14 to 18 cover the Right to Equality in the following way:
Article 14: Equality before law
Article 15: Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
Article 16: Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
Article 17: Abolition of Untouchability
Article 18: Abolition of titles
According to Article 23, the following are prohibited __________________.
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traffic in human beings, beggary, slavery and bonded labour
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monopoly of trade
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sale of incenses
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visit to terrorist infected areas
Explanation
Article 23 protects the individual not only against the State but also private citizens. It prohibits traffic in human beings and the beggar and other similar forms of bonded labor. It imposes a duty upon the State to abolish these evil practices wherever they are found.
Any dispute regarding the violation of Fundamental Rights can be presented ________________.
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in the Supreme Court only
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in the High Court only
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either in the Supreme Court or in the High Court
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first in the Supreme Court and then in the High Court
Explanation
Any dispute regarding the violation of Fundamental Rights can be presented. The judiciary has been vested with responsibility to act as guardian of these rights. The right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights is itself a guaranteed right as provided for in Article 32 of the Constitution. Thus, whenever, the State or any authority or any person encroaches upon the rights of a person, the latter can move the Supreme Court or High Courts. These courts are empowered to issue directions and orders or writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
The theory of Fundamental Rights implies ________________.
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sovereignty of the people
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equality of opportunity for all
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limited government
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equality of all before law
Explanation
The theory of the Fundamental Rights implies a limited Government. Accordingly, they impose restrictions on the State. For example, the State cannot discriminate against citizens on grounds of caste, class, race, sex, religion, etc. Similarly, citizens cannot be deprived of the right to equality of opportunity in public employment.
Article 14 guarantees equality before law and equal protection of law to _____________.
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all persons living within the territory of India
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all Indian citizens living in India
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all persons domiciled in India
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all persons natural as well as artificial
Explanation
Article 14 declares that 'the State shall not deny to any person equality before the law and equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.' Article 14 of the Constitution denotes that the guarantee of the equal protection of laws is available to any person which includes any company or association or body of individuals.
Articles 20-22 relate to the fundamental right to life and personal liberty. These rights are available to ________________.
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citizens and non-citizens
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natural persons as well as artificial persons
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citizen only
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all persons who have juristic personality
Which of the following rights conferred by the Constitution of India is also available to non-citizens?
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Right to constitutional remedies
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Freedom to speech
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Freedom to move and settle in any part of the country
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Freedom to acquire property
Explanation
Option B is the correct answer. The right of Freedom to Speech is available to non-citizens of India as well. Article 19(1)(a) of Indian Constitution says that all citizens have the right to freedom of speech and expression. Freedom of Speech and expression means the right to express one's own convictions and opinions freely by words of mouth, writing, printing, pictures or any other mode.
The right to constitutional remedies in India is available to ________________.
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citizens of India only
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all persons in case of infringement of any fundamental right
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any person for enforcing any of the fundamental rights conferred on all persons
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an aggrieved individual alone
Explanation
Option B is the correct answer. The right to constitutional remedies in India is available to all persons in case of infringement of any fundamental right. Right to constitutional remedies is covered from Article 32 to 35 in the Indian Constitution. It empowers the citizens to move to a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental rights.
The constitution allows preventive detention but stipulates _______________________.
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that no one should be detained beyond three months unless an Advisory Board authorises detention beyond that period.
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that the grounds for detention should be conveyed to the detenu before arresting him
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that the detenu must be produced before the nearest magistrate within a period of 24 hours of his arrest.
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All of the above
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Article 22 of the Constitution of India provides for the Protection Against arrest and detention. It says that persons who are detained under preventive detention law cannot be detained more than three months unless an Advisory Board reports that sufficient and reasonable causes exist for extending the detention. This right is available to citizens as well as aliens (non-citizens).
Which of the following is incorrect?
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Newspapers can publish Parliamentary proceedings
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Newspapers can publish any part of proceedings with the permission of the Speaker
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Newspapers have also the freedom to publish expunged portions of the speech of an MP
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Parliament has freedom to publish its proceedings
Explanation
Under Indian Constitution Freedom of speech and expression includes freedom of the press, however, this freedom is subject to various restriction one of which can be observed in the form of Parliamentary privileges. The Newspaper cannot publish any such matter which is specifically removed by Parliament to prevent its malafide (in bad faith) publication.
The number of major religions in the world is _______.
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six
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seven
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eight
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nine
Consider the following statements:
The Article 20 of the Constitution of India lays down that no person shall be deprived of his life and personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.
The Article 21 of the Constitution of India states that no person can be convicted for any offence except for the violation of law in force at the time of the commission of the act charged as an offence.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Article 20 talks about protection in respect of conviction of offences. It says that" No person shall be convicted of any offence except for violation of law in force at the time when such act is committed not should be subject to a penalty greater than that prescribed under the law when the act is committed. It further talks about the rule of double jeopardy and self-incrimination. Article 21 declares that No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law.
Match the following:
Articles of the Constitution of India
A. Article 14
B. Article 15
C. Article 16
D. Article 17
Provision:
The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them
The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India
'Untouchability' is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden
There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State
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A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3
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A - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2
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A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3
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A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2
Explanation
Option C is the correct answer. The correct match of the Articles of the Constitution of India to their description is as follows:
1. Article 14: The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India
2. Article 15: The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them
3. Article 16: There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State
4. Article 17: 'Untouchability' is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden
The petition under Article 32 of Constitution of India is ______________.
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subject to the Indian Limitation Act
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not subject to any of the Acts of India
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limitation at the direction of the Court
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none of the above.
Explanation
Article 32 provides for the enforcement mechanism on the violation of fundamental rights by the state. It is itself a fundamental right whereby a person can approach the supreme court directly for enforcing his/her fundamental rights and the supreme court has the power to issue writs and directions in this regard. The petition made under article 32 is independent of any statute or act or legislation. It is invoked only on the violation of fundamental rights at any stage or point of time.
Which statement/s is/are not correct regarding the Fundamental Rights?
I. Some of these rights are not available to the Armed Forces.
II. They are automatically suspended when any emergency is proclaimed by the President.
III. The President alone can decide upon modifying their application to the Armed Forces.
IV. They cannot be amended as they form a basic feature of the Constitution
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I and II
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II, III and IV
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I and IV
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I, II, III and IV
Explanation
The Fundamental rights can be suspended during National emergency except Article 20(right against conviction and self-incrimination) and Article 21(Right to life) while Article 19 can only be suspended on the ground of war and external aggression.
The application of these rights to armed forces can only be restricted by the Parliament.
The Fundamental Rights are not permanent they can be amended by Parliament without affecting 'Basic Structure' of the Constitution.
Hence, statements II, III, and IV are not correct regarding Fundamental Rights.
Article 12 of the Constitution defines 'State' for the purpose of enforcement of fundamental rights. Against which of the following institutions writs cannot be issued for the enforcement of fundamental rights _______________.
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High Court
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Income Tax Tribunal
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Delhi Municipal Corporation
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Port Trust
Explanation
Article 12 defines the term state. The first part of it is self-explanatory which expressly tells the institutions that are to be considered as a state while the other part, “other authorities” is deduction. The Apex court has ruled in various cases the nature of other authorities and a list of institutions has been formed by these ruling which comes under the definition of State. It includes railways, Judiciary and University under its definition. Since the High Court, while acting judicially ie., not in an administrative capacity or rulemaking capacity cannot violate fundamental rights, a writ cannot be issued against High Court as it not being a state for that purpose.
Which of the following rights are available to Indian citizens as well as foreigners residing in Indian territory?
I. Cultural and Educational Rights.
II. Right to Freedom of religion.
III. Right against discrimination by the State on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
IV. Right to personal liberty.
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III and IV
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II and IV
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I, II, III and IV
Explanation
Article 25 which basically talks about the freedom of religion, it's profession and practice and Article 21 which is Right to life and personal liberty are granted by the Constitution to all "persons" which means not only citizens but non-citizens (foreigners) shall also be entitled to these rights and can enforce them in court of law upon violation.
Right to information Act, 2005 come into force on ?
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21 June 2005
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31 June 2005
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12 Oct 2005
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15 June 2005
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The Right to Information Act 2005 was passed by Parliament on 15 June 2005 and came into force on 12 October 2005.
Information is defined under which section of Right to Information Act, 2005?
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Section 2(c)
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Section 2(e)
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Section 2(a)
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Section 2(F)
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Information is defined under section 2(F) of the Right to Information Act ,2005.
Right to Information Act 2005, extends to ?
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whole of India
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whole of India except the state of Jammu and Kashmir and Tribe areas
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whole of India except's the Trible areas
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whole of india except the state of jammu and kashmir
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Right to Information Act 2005 extends to the whole of India except the state Jammu and Kashmir.
The RTI Act relpaces which Act ?
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Right to Information Act
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Right to Equality Act
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Freedom of Information Act
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None of these
Explanation
The Right to Information (RTI) act is an Act of parliament of India which replaces the Freedom of Information Act.
What is the full form of R.T.I?
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Right to Identity
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Right to Information
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Right to Instrument
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None of these.
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The full form of R.T. I is right to Information. Right to Information is act of the Parliament of India to provide for setting out the practical regime of the right to information for citizens and replaces the erstwhile.
Freedom of Information Act.
Right to Information is defined under section 2(j) of Right if Information Act, 2005.
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True
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False
Explanation
The Right to Information act is defined under section 2(j) of the Indian Constitution.
Which of the following not comes under the definition of 'information' under RTI Act 2005 ?
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Log books
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File notings
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Data material at held in any electronic form
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Circulars
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File notings indicates the thought process of the government which not comes under the definition of 'information' under RTI Act 2005.
PIO refers to ________________.
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Public Interest Officer
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Public Information officer
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Both
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None of these
Explanation
PIO refers to public Information officer. They play a pivotal role in making the right of a citizen to Information a reality.
The Full Form of FOIA is ?
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Full of Information Act
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Freedom of Information Act
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Full of Interest Act
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None of these
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The Full form of FOIA is Freedom of Information Act that grants public access to information possessed by government agencies.
OFFIcal secrets Act 1923 is an obstacles to the Implementation of RTI Act ?
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True
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False
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OFFicial secrets Act 1923 is not an obstacles to the Implementation of RTI Act Section 22 of the RTI Act 2005 clearly says that RTI would over ride all existing Acts including Officials secrets Act.
__________has made the government more transparent.
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Equality
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Freedom
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Right to Information
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Social Justice
Explanation
Option (C).
Right to Information
has made the government more transparent.
Which of the following is
NOT
a characteristic of Fundamental Right(FR)?
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FRs are not absolute but qualified.
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FRs are justiciable, allowing persons to move the courts for their enforcement, if and when they are violated.
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They are defended and guaranteed by the Supreme Court.
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They are sacrosanct or permanent.
Explanation
Fundamental Rights are
not
sacrosanct or permanent. The Parliament can curtail or repeal them but only by a constitutional amendment act and not by an ordinary
act.
Which provision is not included in the basic structure of the constitution?
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Federal structure of constitution
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Promotion of unity and integrity of the nation
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Sovereignty of the nation
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Supremacy of parliament
Explanation
Option (D).
Supremacy of parliament
is not included in the basic structure of the constitution
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