Right to Equality and Freedom

Q. Article 21-A grants the right to free and compulsory education to children of to years.

Note: The blanks are to be filled in increasing order of age.

1. 15
2. 14
3. 6
4. 5

Q. The year is 1949. In the coming year, the new Constitution will come into force. Within it, Article 18 abolishes certain titles conferred by the State.

Of the following, which titles will continue to be in use?

1. Doctor
2. Sir
3. Sardar
4. Colonel
5. Khan Bahadur
6. Wing Commander

1. 1, 2, and 3
2. 1, 4, and 6
3. 1 only
4. 2, 3, and 5

Q. Under which of the following Articles does the Constitution grant freedom to Indian citizens in six different aspects?

1. Article 14
2. Article 19
3. Article 22
4. Article 32

Q. Which of the following types of freedom are granted by Article 19 of the Indian Constitution?

1. Freedom for children of 6 to 14 years to receive free and compulsory education
2. Freedom from being punished more than once for the same offence
3. Freedom to reside or settle in any part of India
4. Freedom to assemble peacefully without weapons

Q. Without which right would Indians have to carry visas to move from one state to another within Indian territory?

1. Freedom to Reside or Settle in Any Part of India
2. Freedom to Practice Any Profession
3. Freedom to Form Associations or Unions
4. Freedom to Assemble

Q. Which of the following statements is/are true with reference to the right to assembly provided in Article 19 of the Indian Constitution?

1. The right to assembly is granted only in circumstances where no legislative recourse is available to citizens
2. The assembly must be peaceable and unarmed, and subject to reasonable restrictions
3. The concerned state government(s) must be informed well in advance of the circumstances of the assembly
4. There is no limitation imposed on the right to assembly, since placing such restrictions violates India's democratic principles

Q. Article 20 states that no person shall be deprived of their life or personal liberty except according to procedures established by the law.

1. True
2. False

Q. Vinnie, a person belonging to a minority community, wished to work at the government-run institute that had just been established in his hometown. However, he was told that he cannot be employed since other workers would be uncomfortable interacting with members of his community.

If you were Vinnie's lawyer, on what grounds could you plead this case in the Supreme Court? Choose the most appropriate option.

1. Violation of the right to life and liberty as enshrined in Article 21
2. Violation of the universal right to work as established in the UN Declaration of Human Rights
3. Violation of the right to equality of opportunity as enshrined in Article 16
4. Violation of cultural and educational rights as enshrined in Article 30

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which among the following can be considered as the violation of freedom according to the Indian Constitution?

1. Prohibiting a native of Tamil Nadu to settle in Mumbai.
2. Arresting a fake doctor.
3. Two dalit siblings choosing different professions.
4. Refusing education to a student based on his/her caste.

Q. Which of the following rights contains within it the right to choose one’s own profession?

1. Right to Equality
2. Right to Education
3. Right to Freedom
4. Right to Vote

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which among the following comes under the Freedom of Religion?

1. Forced conversion into a religion.
2. Practice only the state religion.
3. Practice any religion but its propagation is forbidden.
4. Profess, practice, propagate any religion.

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WHY COMMON PEOPLE CAN NOT CHOOSE THE MEMBERS OF RAJYA SABHA ?

Q. Without which right would Indians have to carry visas to move from one state to another within Indian territory?

1. Freedom to Reside or Settle in Any Part of India
2. Freedom to Practice Any Profession
3. Freedom to Form Associations or Unions
4. Freedom to Assemble

Q. Mohan and Geeta were brick-layers. Both of them started working at the same time. Every day, they go to a worksite to lay bricks. Both of them work for 8 hours a day and lay around 400 to 500 bricks in this time. They work five days a week and are paid daily. At the end of each day, Mohan gets paid Rs 400, whereas Geeta gets paid Rs 300.

Which of the following Articles in the Indian Constitution addresses this kind of discrimination?

1. Articles 7 to 11
2. Articles 11 to 14
3. Articles 14 to 18
4. Articles 18 to 21

Q. Vinnie, a person belonging to a minority community, wished to work at the government-run institute that had just been established in his hometown. However, he was told that he cannot be employed since other workers would be uncomfortable interacting with members of his community.

If you were Vinnie's lawyer, on what grounds could you plead this case in the Supreme Court? Choose the most appropriate option.

1. Violation of the right to life and liberty as enshrined in Article 21
2. Violation of the universal right to work as established in the UN Declaration of Human Rights
3. Violation of the right to equality of opportunity as enshrined in Article 16
4. Violation of cultural and educational rights as enshrined in Article 30

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what restrictions have been placed upon an individuals right to freedom?

Q. Which of the following types of freedom are granted by Article 19 of the Indian Constitution?

1. Freedom for children of 6 to 14 years to receive free and compulsory education
2. Freedom from being punished more than once for the same offence
3. Freedom to reside or settle in any part of India
4. Freedom to assemble peacefully without weapons

Q. Ram says reservations are totally against the right to equality. Deepa says reservation ensures equal opportunity.

Who do you think is right?

1. Ram is right.
2. Deepa is right.
3. Both are right.
4. Both are wrong.