Indian Constitution Amendments and Rights
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Which grounds shall not subject any citizen to disabilities according to the Constitution?

  • Income level
  • Political beliefs
  • Religion (correct)
  • Sex (correct)

    • What type of access is guaranteed to citizens without restrictions?

  • Access to public entertainment (correct)
  • Access to government-funded housing
  • Access to government offices
  • Access to private institutions

    • Which special provisions can be made by the State?

  • Advancement of economically privileged classes
  • Restrictions on certain ethnic groups
  • Advancement based solely on geographic location
  • Special provisions for women and children (correct)

    • What does the Constitution say about reserved admissions in educational institutions?

    <p>Reservation is allowed for economically weaker sections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What groups are specifically mentioned for potential special provisions in article clauses?

    <p>Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and socially backward classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does not align with the Constitution's provisions?

    <p>Prohibition of public access to government-funded centers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What maximum percentage of reservations can be placed for economically weaker sections?

    <p>10 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these provisions is allowed for educational institutions?

    <p>Special provisions limited to specific backward classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the restrictions mentioned in sub-clause (a) of clause (1) primarily aim to protect?

    <p>The sovereignty and integrity of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason for reasonable restrictions on the rights conferred by the mentioned sub-clauses?

    <p>Restricting foreign investments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the clause, what is the status of existing laws when reasonable restrictions are imposed?

    <p>They are not affected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the restrictions related to 'Scheduled Tribes' mentioned in the last sub-clause?

    <p>To protect the interests of specific communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sub-clause (b) specifically emphasize regarding law-making?

    <p>The necessity of reasonable restrictions for public order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following principles does NOT align with the criteria for imposing restrictions mentioned in the clause?

    <p>Personal grievances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What critical change was made by the Forty-fourth Amendment Act of 1978 regarding sub-clauses?

    <p>It omitted sub-clause (f)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What overarching theme can be derived from the various restrictions outlined in the clauses?

    <p>Balanced rights with public interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a person to be detained for more than three months under preventive detention laws?

    <p>Approval from the Advisory Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sub-clause was omitted by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978?

    <p>Sub-clause (a)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which circumstance can the State impose compulsory service?

    <p>For public purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum age for employment in factories or hazardous occupations according to the law?

    <p>14 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Right to Freedom of Religion primarily entail?

    <p>Freedom of conscience and the right to profess and practice religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following forms of forced labor is explicitly prohibited?

    <p>Traffic in human beings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is taken against a contravention of the prohibition against human trafficking and forced labor?

    <p>Punishment according to law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these does NOT fall under the conditions applicable to the imposition of compulsory service by the State?

    <p>Personal benefits for those serving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the rights every religious denomination has regarding its own affairs?

    <p>To manage its own affairs in matters of religion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the article state about taxes related to the promotion of religion?

    <p>No person shall be compelled to pay taxes appropriated for a particular religion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of access to Hindu religious institutions, what does the article state?

    <p>Hindu institutions must allow access to all classes and sections of Hindus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is included in the profession of the Sikh religion according to the explanations?

    <p>Carrying kirpans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition must be met for religious instruction to be provided in educational institutions maintained out of State funds?

    <p>No such instruction can be provided.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities can a religious denomination not be restricted from doing?

    <p>Establishing and maintaining institutions for charitable purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which religions are included in the reference to Hindus for interpreting the article?

    <p>Sikh, Jaina and Buddhist religions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limitation is placed on property ownership by religious denominations?

    <p>They must administer property in accordance with law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the proviso in the article specify about the introduction of a Bill affecting State boundaries?

    <p>The Bill must be referred by the President to the State Legislature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the power conferred on Parliament by clause (a)?

    <p>It allows for the creation of new States or Union territories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the explanations provided, how is the term 'State' defined in this context?

    <p>It includes Union territories in clauses (a) to (e).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for laws made under articles 2 and 3 regarding the First and Fourth Schedules?

    <p>They must include provisions for both any necessary amendments to the Schedules and any supplemental matters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stated about the nature of laws made under articles 2 and 3 regarding their constitutional status?

    <p>They are not deemed amendments of the Constitution for the purposes of article 368.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be specified when a Bill is referred by the President to a State Legislature for expressing views?

    <p>The timeframe for providing feedback.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What amendment was made in 1974 regarding the Constitution?

    <p>It added a provision on Presidential recommendations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do supplemental, incidental, and consequential provisions in the laws under articles 2 and 3 include?

    <p>Provisions concerning representation in Parliament and affected Legislatures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Constitutional Amendments

    • The Constitution of India (Part I—Union and its Territory) has been amended several times, particularly regarding the formation of new states and union territories.
    • The 35th Amendment Act of 1974, effective from March 1st, 1975, made changes to Article 3 of the Constitution.
    • The 5th Amendment Act of 1955, effective from December 24th, 1955, substituted the proviso contained in Article 3.
    • The 7th Amendment Act of 1956, effective from November 1st, 1956, omitted the words "specified in Part A or Part B of the First Schedule" from the Constitution (Part I).

    Fundamental Rights

    • The Constitution of India (Part III - Fundamental Rights) outlines the rights granted to all citizens, including the right to non-discrimination based on factors such as religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
    • Article 5(2) ensures that no citizen can be subjected to disabilities, liabilities, restrictions, or conditions solely on the basis of their religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
    • Article 5(3) states that this right does not prevent the state from enacting special provisions for women and children.
    • Article 5(4), added through the 24th Amendment Act of 1971, clarifies that the State can implement special provisions for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
    • Article 5(5), added through the 24th Amendment Act of 1971, provides for the State's ability to create special provisions by law for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, specifically related to their admission to educational institutions.
    • Article 5(6), also introduced by the 24th Amendment Act of 1971, allows the State to implement special provisions for the advancement of economically weaker sections of citizens.

    Freedom of Speech and Expression

    • Article 19(1)(a) guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression.
    • Article 19(2) allows reasonable restrictions on this right in the interests of national sovereignty and integrity, security of the state, friendly relations with foreign states, public order, decency or morality, or for reasons related to contempt of court, defamation, or incitement to an offense.

    Right to Assembly

    • Article 19(1)(b) guarantees the right to assemble peacefully and without arms.
    • Article 19(3) permits the State to impose reasonable restrictions on this right in the interest of public order.

    Right to Form Associations

    • Article 19(1)(c) guarantees the right to form associations or unions.
    • Article 19(4) allows the State to impose reasonable restrictions on this right for the protection of public order or morality.

    Right to Move Freely

    • Article 19(1)(d) guarantees the right to move freely throughout the territory of India.

    Right to Reside and Settle

    • Article 19(1)(e) guarantees the right to reside and settle in any part of India.

    Right to Practice any Profession, Trade or Business

    • Article 19(1)(g) guarantees the right to practice any profession, trade or business.

    Right Against Exploitation

    • Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings, begar, and similar forms of forced labor, labeling any violation as a punishable offense.
    • Article 24 prohibits the employment of children under the age of fourteen in factories, mines, or other hazardous activities.

    Right to Freedom of Religion

    • Article 25(1) guarantees freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practice, and propagate religion, subject to public order, morality, and health and the other provisions of Part III of the Constitution.
    • Article 25(2) allows the State to regulate or restrict any economic, financial, political, or other secular activity associated with religious practice.
    • Article 25(2)(b) allows the State to make provisions for social welfare and reform or the opening of Hindu religious institutions of a public character to all classes and sections of Hindus.

    Freedom to Manage Religious Affairs

    • Article 26 guarantees every religious denomination or section thereof the right to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes, manage its own affairs in matters of religion, own and acquire movable and immovable property, and administer such property according to law.

    Freedom from Paying Taxes to Promote Religion

    • Article 27 prohibits compelling anyone to pay taxes specifically allocated to promote or maintain a particular religion or religious denomination.

    Freedom of Religious Instruction

    • Article 28(1) prohibits providing religious instruction in educational institutions entirely funded by the State.
    • Article 28(2) exempts educational institutions administered by the State but established under an endowment or trust requiring religious instruction.

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