Indian Constitution MCQs with Answers PDF

30 mcq questions with answers Here are 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers based on the themes of Human Rights, the Indian Constitution, and Fundamental Rights as discussed in the provided lecture summaries: 1. What is the primary purpose of the Indian Constitution? a) To establish...

30 mcq questions with answers Here are 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers based on the themes of Human Rights, the Indian Constitution, and Fundamental Rights as discussed in the provided lecture summaries: 1. What is the primary purpose of the Indian Constitution? a) To establish a monarchy b) To provide a framework for governance and rule of law c) To promote economic policies only d) To limit citizens’ rights Answer: b 2. Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality? a) Article 14 b) Article 21 c) Article 19 d) Article 25 Answer: a 3. The Right to Education for children aged 6 to 14 is included under which article? a) Article 14 b) Article 21 c) Article 15 d) Article 19 Answer: b 4. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution? a) Right to Freedom b) Right to Property (as a fundamental right) c) Right to Equality d) Right to Religion Answer: b (Right to Property is now a legal right, not a fundamental right) 5. Which article allows citizens to approach the Supreme Court directly for enforcement of Fundamental Rights? a) Article 32 b) Article 21 c) Article 14 d) Article 19 Answer: a 6. What principle ensures that all religions are treated equally before the law in India? a) Socialism b) Secularism  c) Monarchy d) Federalism Answer: b 7. Which article protects citizens against trafficking and child labor? a) Articles 23 and 24 b) Article 14 c) Article 19 d) Article 25 Answer: a 8. The Indian Constitution’s Preamble begins with which phrase? a) "We the rulers of India" b) "We the people of India" c) "By the grace of God" d) "In the name of the Constitution" Answer: b 9. Which branch of government is NOT one of the three branches defined by the Constitution? a) Executive b) Legislature c) Judiciary d) Military Answer: d 10. What is the significance of Article 21 in the Indian Constitution? a) Right to Property b) Right to Life and Personal Liberty c) Right to Religion d) Right to Education Answer: b 11. Which fundamental right protects freedom of speech and expression? a) Article 14 b) Article 19 c) Article 21 d) Article 25 Answer: b 12. What does the principle of sovereignty in the Indian Constitution imply? a) Power rests with the government only b) Power rests with the people c) Power rests with the monarchy d) Power rests with foreign countries Answer: b 13. Which article guarantees cultural and educational rights to minorities? a) Articles 29 and 30 b) Article 14 c) Article 21  d) Article 19 Answer: a 14. Which of the following is a duty of citizens as per the Constitution? a) To respect the Constitution b) To ignore laws c) To discriminate based on religion d) To avoid voting Answer: a 15. The transition of the Right to Property from a fundamental right to a legal right occurred due to: a) Amendment in the Constitution b) Supreme Court ruling c) Popular referendum d) None of the above Answer: a 16. Which article protects freedom of religion in India? a) Articles 25 to 28 b) Article 14 c) Article 19 d) Article 21 Answer: a 17. What is the role of the judiciary in protecting Fundamental Rights? a) To ignore violations b) To enforce and interpret rights and provide remedies c) To create laws d) To enforce only economic policies Answer: b 18. Which principle is NOT part of the Indian Constitution? a) Democracy b) Secularism c) Monarchy d) Socialism Answer: c 19. Which fundamental right ensures protection against discrimination? a) Right to Equality b) Right to Freedom c) Right to Religion d) Right to Education Answer: a 20. Which article provides protection against unlawful arrest and detention? a) Article 21 b) Article 22 c) Article 14  d) Article 19 Answer: b 21. The concept of Fundamental Rights in India was influenced by which country’s Bill of Rights? a) United Kingdom b) United States of America c) France d) Australia Answer: b 22. Which article guarantees equality before the law? a) Article 14 b) Article 19 c) Article 21 d) Article 25 Answer: a 23. Which of these is a Fundamental Duty of Indian citizens? a) To uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India b) To evade taxes c) To discriminate based on caste d) To ignore laws Answer: a 24. Which article deals with cultural and educational rights of minorities? a) Articles 29 and 30 b) Article 14 c) Article 21 d) Article 19 Answer: a 25. The right to form associations and unions is guaranteed under which article? a) Article 19 b) Article 21 c) Article 14 d) Article 25 Answer: a 26. Which article prohibits forced labor and trafficking? a) Article 23 b) Article 14 c) Article 19 d) Article 21 Answer: a 27. The Indian Constitution promotes fraternity to: a) Encourage social division b) Promote unity and dignity of citizens c) Support monarchy  d) Limit citizen rights Answer: b 28. Which article covers protection against exploitation? a) Articles 23 and 24 b) Article 14 c) Article 19 d) Article 21 Answer: a 29. What does secularism in the Indian Constitution ensure? a) State favors one religion b) Equal treatment of all religions by the state c) Religion is banned d) Only one religion is allowed Answer: b 30. Which article guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression? a) Article 19(1)(a) b) Article 14 c) Article 21 d) Article 25 Answer: a These questions cover fundamental rights, constitutional principles, and the role of the judiciary in protecting human rights in India, reflecting the core topics from the lecture summaries provided. ⁂ 1. https://ppl-ai-file-upload.s3.amazonaws.com/web/direct-files/21401362/fd5b9684-a7d5-4440-b277- 956cebe48140/New-Microsoft-Word-Document.docx