Fundamental Rights — Set 7
Indian Polity · मौलिक अधिकार · Questions 61–70 of 120
Which Article allows the State to make special provisions for women and children?
Correct Answer: B. Article 15(3)
Article 15(3) permits this positive discrimination. It allows the state to favor women and children. This is an exception to the general rule against discrimination.
The 'Right to Silence' is a part of?
Correct Answer: C. Article 20(3)
Right to Silence is part of Article 20(3). It relates to protection against self-incrimination. An accused cannot be forced to speak against himself.
Which Article specifically mentions the right to 'propagate' religion?
Correct Answer: A. Article 25
Article 25 mentions the right to propagate. It means the right to explain one's religious tenets. However, it does not include the right to forced conversion.
The Indra Sawhney case is famously known as the?
Correct Answer: B. Mandal Commission Case
It is known as the Mandal Commission Case. The Supreme Court upheld 27% OBC reservation. It also capped total reservations at 50%.
Which Article protects the 'Freedom of Press'?
Correct Answer: C. Article 19(1)(a)
Freedom of Press is implicit in Article 19(1)(a). It is considered part of freedom of speech and expression. There is no separate article for the press.
Which of the following is an exception to Equality before Law (Article 14)?
Correct Answer: A. President and Governor
The President and Governors enjoy immunity. Article 361 protects them from criminal proceedings during their term. They are not answerable to courts for official acts.
The right to form 'Cooperative Societies' is a?
Correct Answer: D. Fundamental Right
It is a Fundamental Right under Article 19. The 97th Amendment elevated it to this status. It allows citizens to form cooperatives voluntarily.
Which Article empowers Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship?
Correct Answer: D. Article 11
Article 11 gives this power to Parliament. While outside Part III, it determines who gets rights. It allows Parliament to frame citizenship laws.
The 'Right to Livelihood' is considered part of?
Correct Answer: A. Article 21
The Supreme Court included this in Article 21. In the Olga Tellis case, livelihood was linked to life. Depriving livelihood implies depriving life.
Which Article prohibits employment of children in hazardous factories?
Correct Answer: A. Article 24
Article 24 contains this prohibition. It specifically bans child labor in hazardous settings. Mines and factories are primary examples.