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What rights are granted to citizens by Article 19?

Freedom of speech, assembly, and practicing any profession (correct)

Freedom of assembly, practicing any profession, and education

Freedom of speech, religion, and education

Freedom of religion, speech, and assembly

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 (correct)

Only the Government of India

Only local or other authorities under the control of the Government of India

Only the Parliament of India

What happens to laws that are inconsistent with the Constitution's Fundamental Rights?

They are referred to the Supreme Court for review

They are void (correct)

They are still valid

They are amended to comply with the Constitution

What are the reasonable restrictions on citizens' rights under Article 19?

National security, public order, and morality Signup and view all the answers

On what grounds is the State prohibited from discriminating?

Religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 20 protect individuals from?

Both A and C Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 21 protect?

The right to life and personal liberty Signup and view all the answers

What is the guarantee given to citizens regarding employment or appointment to any office under the State?

Equality of opportunity for all citizens Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of untouchability according to the Constitution of India?

It is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 21A mandate?

Free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14 Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 22 protect individuals against?

Arbitrary arrest and detention Signup and view all the answers

What types of titles can be conferred by the State?

Military or academic distinctions only Signup and view all the answers

What must happen when someone is arrested?

They must be informed of the grounds for arrest and have the right to legal representation Signup and view all the answers

Can citizens of India accept titles from foreign States?

No, they cannot accept any title Signup and view all the answers

Can Indian citizens accept titles from foreign states?

No, they cannot accept any title Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

How long can detainees be held without authority?

24 hours Signup and view all the answers

Who can the State make special provisions for?

Women and children, and socially and educationally backward classes of citizens Signup and view all the answers

How long can preventive detention last without the approval of an advisory board?

Three months Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What are the rights and protections granted by these articles subject to?

Existing laws and reasonable restrictions in the interest of the general public Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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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