Fundamental Rights — Set 5
Indian Polity · मौलिक अधिकार · Questions 41–50 of 120
The protection against 'Self-Incrimination' means?
Correct Answer: C. No one can be a witness against himself
Self-incrimination protection is in Article 20(3). It means an accused cannot be compelled to witness against himself. This prevents the use of torture to extract confessions.
Fundamental Rights are available against?
Correct Answer: D. The State
Fundamental Rights are primarily against the State. They protect citizens from arbitrary state action. Some rights, like Article 17, are also against private individuals.
Which Article grants protection to persons who are arrested under preventive detention?
Correct Answer: D. Article 22
Article 22 covers preventive detention laws. It mandates that detention cannot exceed three months without an advisory board. It provides procedural safeguards to the detainee.
The Right to Information (RTI) is considered implied under which Article?
Correct Answer: A. Article 19
RTI is implied under Article 19(1)(a). It is part of the freedom of speech and expression. Information is necessary to form opinions and express them.
The reservation for EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) was added by which Amendment?
Correct Answer: B. 103rd Amendment
The 103rd Amendment introduced EWS reservation. It amended Articles 15 and 16. It allows up to 10% reservation for the economically weak.
Which Fundamental Right is often called the 'First Generation' of Human Rights?
Correct Answer: B. Civil and Political Rights
Civil and Political rights are First Generation rights. Fundamental Rights largely fall into this category. They focus on liberty and participation in political life.
The 'Right to Privacy' was declared a Fundamental Right in which famous case?
Correct Answer: B. K.S. Puttaswamy Case
The K.S. Puttaswamy case affirmed this right. The Supreme Court ruled privacy is intrinsic to Article 21. It is a part of life and personal liberty.
Which Article provides for the cultural and educational rights of minorities?
Correct Answer: C. Article 29-30
Articles 29 and 30 cover these rights. They allow minorities to preserve culture and run institutions. These are the only articles explicitly for minorities.
The Golden Triangle of Fundamental Rights refers to which Articles?
Correct Answer: D. 14, 19, 21
Articles 14, 19, and 21 form the Golden Triangle. They are mutually reinforcing. A law must satisfy the tests of all three to be valid.
Which Article prohibits the state from discriminating against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, or residence in respect of employment?
Correct Answer: B. Article 16
Article 16 specifically mentions public employment. It adds 'descent' and 'residence' to the grounds in Article 15. It ensures equality in government jobs.