Module 1 - Indian Constitution its Philosophy and Framing

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What part of the Indian Constitution includes the Directive Principles of State Policy?

Part V

Part II

Part IV (correct)

Part III

In which year did the 42nd Amendment Act introduce the Fundamental Duties into the Indian Constitution?

1950

1976 (correct)

1980

2002

Which Constitutional Amendment added one more Fundamental Duty to the original list?

42nd Amendment Act of 1976

52nd Amendment Act of 1990

75th Amendment Act of 1985

86th Amendment Act of 2002 (correct)

As per the Indian Constitution, which of the following is not justiciable?

Directive Principles of State Policy Signup and view all the answers

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the Indian Constitution is based on a balance between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?

Minerva Mills case (1980) Signup and view all the answers

Which concept does the Indian Constitution uphold by not supporting a specific religion as the state's official religion?

Secularism Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Fundamental Rights in India?

They are essential human freedoms guaranteed to all Indian citizens. Signup and view all the answers

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

Part III Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Supreme Court regarding Fundamental Rights?

The Supreme Court is tasked with upholding and protecting Fundamental Rights. Signup and view all the answers

How are the Fundamental Rights different from Directive Principles of State Policy?

Directive Principles are legally enforceable while Fundamental Rights are not. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Independence Safeguards mentioned in the text?

To ensure that the government cannot be influenced by external forces. Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the Constitution deals with the six broad categories of Fundamental Rights?

Part III Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution?

Right to Free Housing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Right to Freedom of Religion is NOT true?

The State has an official religion in India. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Right to Constitutional Remedies?

To ensure that citizens can approach the courts if their Fundamental Rights are violated. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Indian Constitution, which of the following is NOT a valid restriction on the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression?

Restrictions on the grounds of personal dislike Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a provision under the Cultural and Educational Rights in the Indian Constitution?

Reservation of seats in educational institutions for minority communities Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Right against Exploitation in the Indian Constitution?

It prohibits the trafficking of human beings and forced labor, such as $\textit{begar}$. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fundamental Rights

Right to Equality (Articles 14-18) includes equality before law, prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth, and equality of opportunity in matters of employment.
The State has the right to impose reasonable restrictions on fundamental rights.

Right against Exploitation

Prohibition of traffic in human beings, begar, and other forms of forced labour.
Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc.
The Constitution prohibits the employment of children under 14 years in hazardous conditions.

Right to Freedom of Religion

The Constitution guarantees the secular nature of Indian polity.
Equal respect is given to all religions.
Freedom of conscience, profession, practice and propagation of religion.
The State has no official religion.
Every person has the right to freely practice his or her faith, and establish and maintain religious and charitable institutions.

Cultural and Educational Rights

These rights protect the rights of religious, cultural and linguistic minorities, facilitating them to preserve their heritage and culture.
Educational rights ensure education for everyone without any discrimination.

Right to Constitutional Remedies

The Constitution guarantees remedies if citizens' fundamental rights are violated.
Citizens can approach the courts if their rights are violated.
Citizens can directly go to the Supreme Court, which can issue writs for enforcing fundamental rights.

Directive Principles of State Policy

The Directive Principles are a "new aspect" of the Indian Constitution.
They are listed in the Constitution's Part IV.
The Directive Principles aim to ensure social and economic justice for citizens.
They are inherently not justiciable.
The balance between the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles is essential, as ruled by the Supreme Court in the Minerva Mills case (1980).

Fundamental Duties

The fundamental obligations of citizens were introduced by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976.
One more essential obligation was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002.
The duties are expectations placed on every citizen, while the rights are offered to the people as guarantees.

Indian Secularism

India's Constitution upholds a secular government.
The state does not support a specific religion as the official religion.
The idea seeks to create a secular state.

Sovereign, Secular, Democratic

The people of India have supreme power and authority to decide on internal and external matters.
The government cannot be dictated by external power.
There is no state religion in India, and citizens have complete freedom to practise and profess any religion or faith of their choice.
The government machinery cannot discriminate against or favour any religion or faith and its followers.
In India, it is a democratic form of government where people enjoy equal rights, choose their leaders, and the government has to function according to certain basic rules ensuring maximum welfare of the people.

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