Fundamental Rights — Set 3
Indian Polity · मौलिक अधिकार · Questions 21–30 of 120
Article 30 grants minorities the right to establish which type of institutions?
Correct Answer: A. Educational Institutions
Article 30 allows minorities to establish educational institutions. It applies to both religious and linguistic minorities. The state cannot discriminate against them in granting aid.
Which Article provides for the 'Right to Constitutional Remedies'?
Correct Answer: D. Article 32
Article 32 provides the Right to Constitutional Remedies. It allows citizens to approach the Supreme Court directly for violations. Dr. Ambedkar called it the heart and soul of the Constitution.
Who called Article 32 the 'Heart and Soul' of the Constitution?
Correct Answer: B. B.R. Ambedkar
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar described Article 32 this way. He believed it was the most important article. Without it, the other Fundamental Rights would be meaningless.
Which writ is issued to produce a person who has been detained?
Correct Answer: D. Habeas Corpus
Habeas Corpus literally means 'to have the body'. It is issued to release a person unlawfully detained. It protects individual liberty against arbitrary arrest.
The writ of 'Mandamus' means?
Correct Answer: D. We Command
Mandamus translates to 'We Command'. It is issued by a court to a public official. It directs them to perform their official duties.
Which writ is issued by a higher court to prevent a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction?
Correct Answer: C. Prohibition
Prohibition is issued to stop a lower court. It prevents the lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction. It is a preventive writ rather than curative.
Which writ is used to quash the order of a lower court?
Correct Answer: A. Certiorari
Certiorari means 'to be certified'. It is issued to quash an order passed by an inferior court. It is used when there is an error of law.
Which writ checks the legality of a person holding a public office?
Correct Answer: D. Quo-Warranto
Quo-Warranto asks 'by what authority'. It prevents illegal usurpation of public office. It ensures only qualified persons hold statutory posts.
Article 33 empowers Parliament to restrict the rights of which group?
Correct Answer: C. Armed Forces
Article 33 allows restriction of rights for Armed Forces. This ensures discipline and proper discharge of duties. These restrictions are decided by Parliament, not courts.
Which Article relates to the restriction of rights when Martial Law is in force?
Correct Answer: D. Article 34
Article 34 deals with Martial Law situations. It allows indemnifying acts done during military rule. It applies when order needs to be restored in an area.