23 Questions
What rights are granted to citizens by Article 19?
Freedom of speech, assembly, and practicing any profession
What is the State composed of according to the Constitution of India?
Both the Government and Parliament of India, and local or other authorities under the control of the Government of India
What happens to laws that are inconsistent with the Constitution's Fundamental Rights?
They are void
What are the reasonable restrictions on citizens' rights under Article 19?
National security, public order, and morality
On what grounds is the State prohibited from discriminating?
Religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth
What does Article 20 protect individuals from?
Both A and C
What is the right of citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State?
The right to equality of opportunity
What does Article 21 protect?
The right to life and personal liberty
What is the guarantee given to citizens regarding employment or appointment to any office under the State?
Equality of opportunity for all citizens
What is the status of untouchability according to the Constitution of India?
It is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden
What does Article 21A mandate?
Free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14
What does Article 22 protect individuals against?
Arbitrary arrest and detention
What types of titles can be conferred by the State?
Military or academic distinctions only
What must happen when someone is arrested?
They must be informed of the grounds for arrest and have the right to legal representation
Can citizens of India accept titles from foreign States?
No, they cannot accept any title
Can Indian citizens accept titles from foreign states?
No, they cannot accept any title
Can non-citizens hold any office of profit or trust under the State without the consent of the President?
No, they cannot hold any office without consent
How long can detainees be held without authority?
24 hours
Who can the State make special provisions for?
Women and children, and socially and educationally backward classes of citizens
How long can preventive detention last without the approval of an advisory board?
Three months
Is reservation of appointments or posts in favour of any backward class of citizens allowed?
Only if they are not adequately represented in the services under the State
What are the rights and protections granted by these articles subject to?
Existing laws and reasonable restrictions in the interest of the general public
When is reservation of appointments or posts in favour of any backward class of citizens allowed?
Only if they are not adequately represented in the services under the State
Study Notes
- The State includes the Government and Parliament of India, and local or other authorities under the control of the Government of India.
- Laws inconsistent with the Constitution's Fundamental Rights are void.
- The State shall not discriminate on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
- Citizens shall have equality of opportunity in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State.
- Untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden.
- No title, not being a military or academic distinction, shall be conferred by the State.
- No citizen of India shall accept any title from any foreign State.
- Non-citizens cannot hold any office of profit or trust under the State without the consent of the President.
- The State can make special provisions for women and children and socially and educationally backward classes of citizens.
- Reservation of appointments or posts in favour of any backward class of citizens is allowed if they are not adequately represented in the services under the State.
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