Fundamental Rights — Set 8
Indian Polity · मौलिक अधिकार · Questions 71–80 of 120
Which writ literally means 'we command'?
Correct Answer: D. Mandamus
Mandamus means 'we command'. It forces a public official to do their duty. It cannot be issued against private individuals.
The 'Right to Internet' was declared a Fundamental Right under Article 19 in?
Correct Answer: C. Kerala Case (Faheema Shirin)
The Kerala High Court declared this in the Faheema Shirin case. It is part of the right to education and speech. The internet is seen as a tool for knowledge.
Which Article ensures that no person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offense more than once?
Correct Answer: B. Article 20(2)
Article 20(2) ensures this protection. It is known as the principle of Double Jeopardy. It applies only to judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings.
Who decides whether a community is a minority under Article 30?
Correct Answer: B. Central/State Government
Governments notify minority status. It is based on population data at the state or national level. Linguistic minorities are determined state-wise.
Which Article deals with the suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency?
Correct Answer: A. Article 358 & 359
Articles 358 and 359 deal with suspension. Article 358 suspends Article 19 automatically. Article 359 allows the President to suspend enforcement of others.
The 'Carry Forward Rule' in reservations is associated with?
Correct Answer: B. Article 16(4B)
Article 16(4B) validates the carry forward rule. It allows unfilled reserved vacancies to be carried over. These do not count towards the 50% cap for that year.
Which Fundamental Right was described as the 'bedrock of Indian democracy'?
Correct Answer: C. Article 21
Article 21 is often called the bedrock. It protects the most essential right to life. Courts have expanded it to include dignity and privacy.
Which Article empowers Parliament to determine the residence requirement for public employment?
Correct Answer: A. Article 16(3)
Article 16(3) empowers Parliament. Only Parliament, not state legislatures, can set residence rules. This ensures uniformity in domicile requirements.
The writ of Certiorari is issued against?
Correct Answer: D. Judicial/Quasi-judicial bodies
Certiorari is against judicial bodies. It corrects errors of jurisdiction or law. It cannot be issued against purely administrative bodies.
Article 21A was inserted by the government led by which Prime Minister?
Correct Answer: D. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
It was passed during the Vajpayee government. The 86th Amendment Act came in 2002. It was a landmark step for education.