Polity Test (APPLIED FR + DPSP)

20 Questions→ 40 Marks

1. Consider the following statements regarding rights vs duties.

1. Liberalism favours the duties.
2. Socialism and communism favours rights.
3. In the Indian constitution fundamental rights are justiciable in nature.
4. In the Indian constitution fundamental duties are non-justiciable in nature.

Select the correct answer from the following code:

(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 and 4 only

2. Consider the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties:

1. They serve as a source of inspiration for the citizens and promote a sense of discipline
and commitment among them.
2. The list of duties is not exhaustive as it does not cover casting vote, paying taxes,
family planning and so on.
3. These have been criticized as merely a code of moral precepts.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

3. Which of the following correctly interprets the view of the Supreme Court with
regards to amendments to the Part III of Indian Constitution?
1. An insertion of law in the 9th Schedule that abrogates or abridges rights guaranteed
by Part III of the Constitution is not subject to Judicial review of Supreme Court
2. The actual effect and impact of the law on the rights guaranteed under Part III must
be taken into account for determining whether or not it destroys basic structure.

Select the correct answer using the code given

below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

4. Considering the Covid-19 pandemic, which of the following statements about

fundamental rights of Indian citizens is/are correct?
1. The right to health is specifically mentioned in Part III of the Indian Constitution.
2. Health emergency is now a part of the emergency provisions of Article 359, through
which restrictions can be imposed on fundamental rights.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Which of the following is/are the integral part of fundamental rights?
1. Right to Inter-generational equity and sustainable development
2. Right to receive Grant-in-aid to minority educational institutions
3. Right to obtain foreign donations
4. Right to strike by workers
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only

6. Which of the following are fundamental rights granted to prisoners in India?

1. To enjoy conjugal relationship
2. To seek default bail
3. Minimum wage for prison labour

Select the correct answer using the code given

below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

7. Consider the following statements:

1. Right to seek anticipatory bail is provided to both ordinary and proclaimed offenders
under the CrPC.
2. Restrictions imposed through Section 144 of CrPC are covered under the reasonable
restrictions laid down under Article 19(2).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

8. Regarding “Cultural and Educational Rights” under the constitution, consider the
following statements:
1. Institutions that neither seek recognition nor aid from the state need not adhere to
the provisions mentioned under Article 29.
2. Article 29 grants protection to minorities as well as majority whereas Article 30 is
confined only to the minorities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

9. With reference to Right to Freedom of Religion, consider the following statements:

1. Article 25 guarantees rights of religious denomination or their section while Article
26 guarantees rights of individuals.
2. “Doctrine of essentiality test” was invented by a seven judge bench of the Supreme
Court in the Shirur Mutt Case in 1954.
3. Wearing Hijab is not an “Essential Religious Practice”.

Which of the above given statement give is/are

correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

10. With respect to the landmark cases on Article 21 of Indian Constitution, consider
the following;
1. Gopalan Case held that the protection of Article 21 is available only against executive
action.
2. Maneka Gandhi Case held that the protection of Article 21 is available not only against
executive but also against legislative.
3. K S Puttuswamy Case held that privacy is a natural right that inheres in all natural
person.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
11. Consider the following statements:
1. Article 23(1) prohibits three aspects of exploitation namely Human Trafficking, Begar
and Forced Labour.
2. Article 23(2) says that in making any provision compulsory for public purposes, the
state cannot discriminate on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or class.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

12. Consider the following statements:

1. Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India was the case which established the “Golden
triangle” jurisprudence of Indian Constitution.
2. All the violations and procedural requirements under Article 21 are to be tested for
Article 14 and Article 19 also.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

13. Consider the following statements:

1. The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution are based on the
“Objectives Resolution” moved by Pandit Nehru in the Constituent Assembly.
2. The framers of the Constitution borrowed the idea of the Directive Principles of State
Policy from the Canadian Constitution.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

14. Consider the following pairs:

Articles→ Directives
1. Article 39 - To promote cottage industries on an individual or cooperation basis in
rural areas.
2. Article 44 - To secure for all citizens a Uniform Civil Code throughout the territory of
India.
3. Article 48 - To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of
industry.
4. Article 50 - To separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the
State.

How many pairs given above is/are correctly

matched?
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three pairs
(d) None of the above pair

15. Consider the following statements with respect of Directive Principles of State
Policy.
1. The Directive Principles amplify the Preamble.
2. The Directive Principles are nonjusticiable in nature and hence don’t serve as a test
for the performance of the government.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

16. Which of the following directive principles of state policy was/were introduced by
the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?
1. Take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries.
2. Promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operation basis in rural areas.
3. Organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines.
4. Minimise inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities.

Select the correct answer using the code given

below:
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 4 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

17. Which of the following Directive Principles of State Policy represent the Gandhian
ideology?
1. Separation of the executive from legislative in public services of the state.
2. Prohibition of consumption of intoxicating drugs which are injurious to health.
3. Providing free legal aid to the poor.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

18. The term Law mentioned in Article 13 of the constitution describes which of the
following:
1. Laws enacted by the parliament.
2. Ordinances by the governor
3. Notification issued by district Collector
4. Supreme Court passed Orders to enforce laws
5. The law of any religious origin

Select the correct answer from the code given

below:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 4 and 5 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

19. What does the term ‘Private law’ means according to the constitution?

(a) It determines relationship between Individuals and Institutions/Companies.

(b) The law which establish relation between private individual and the state.
(c) Laws in consistent with the private relationship among individuals.
(d) None of the above.

20. ‘To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife’ a
part of
Liberal Directive Principles, was enshrined in the Constitution by:
(a) Original Constitution
(b) 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act
(c) The Wild Life (Protection) Act
(d) 44th Constitutional Amendment Act