Fundamental Rights and Duties in Indian Constitution

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In which part of the Indian Constitution are the Fundamental Rights defined?

  • Part III (correct)
  • Part I
  • Part IV
  • Part II

What is the enforceability status of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution?

  • Enforceable by the courts
  • Enforceable only by the President
  • Not enforceable by the courts (correct)
  • Enforceable with restrictions

Where are the Fundamental Duties defined in the Indian Constitution?

  • Part II
  • Part III
  • Part V
  • Part IV–A (correct)

What is the purpose of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution?

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What is the scope of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution?

<p>Applicable irrespective of race, religion, and gender (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the Indian independence movement's leaders' attitude towards articulating demands for civil rights?

<p>Assuring liberty for all Indians (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who drafted the Commonwealth of India Bill in 1925, which specifically included demands for seven fundamental rights?

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What was the main inspiration for the development of constitutional rights in India?

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Which committee was constituted in 1928 to draft a 'Swaraj Constitution' for India based on a declaration of rights that would provide safeguards against oppression?

<p>Motilal Nehru committee (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the demands articulated in the resolutions adopted by the Indian National Congress (INC) between 1917 and 1919?

<p>Rights to equality before the law, free speech, trial by juries composed at least half of Indian members, political power, and equal terms for bearing arms as British citizens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Fundamental Rights

Rights guaranteed to all citizens under Part III of the Constitution.

Directive Principles of State Policy

Guidelines for governance in the Indian Constitution, found in Part IV.

Scope of Fundamental Rights

Applicable to all citizens irrespective of race, religion, and gender.

Fundamental Duties

Responsibilities of citizens, defined in Part IV-A of the Constitution.

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Enforceability of Directive Principles

Not enforceable by the courts, lacks legal binding.

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Annie Besant

Drafted the Commonwealth of India Bill in 1925 with seven fundamental rights.

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Swaraj Constitution Committee

Motilal Nehru committee formed in 1928 for drafting a constitution.

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Indian Independence Movement Demands

Demands for civil rights articulated by INC between 1917 and 1919.

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Inspiration for Constitutional Rights

England's Bill of Rights influenced India's constitutional protections.

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Civil Rights Assurance

Attitude of independence leaders about ensuring liberty for all Indians.

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