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Democratic Rights Test - 14

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Question 1
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Consider the following statements:
1. The Article 20 of the Constitution of India lays down that no person shall be deprived of his life and personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.
2. The Article 21 of the Constitution of India states that no person can be convicted for any offence except for the violation of law in force at the time of the commission of the act charged as an offence.
Which of these statements is/are correct?

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Article 20 talks about protection in respect of conviction of offences. It says that" No person shall be convicted of any offence except for violation of law in force at the time when such act is committed not should be subject to a penalty greater than that prescribed under the law when the act is committed. It further talks about the rule of double jeopardy and self-incrimination. Article 21 declares that No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law.
Question 2
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Match the following:
Articles of the Constitution of India
A. Article 14
B. Article 15
C. Article 16
D. Article 17
Provision:
1. The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them
2. The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India
3. 'Untouchability' is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden
4. There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State

A
A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3

B
A - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2

C
A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3

D
A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2

Solution

Option C is the correct answer. The correct match of the Articles of the Constitution of India to their description is as follows:
1. Article 14: The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India
2. Article 15: The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them
3. Article 16: There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State
4. Article 17: 'Untouchability' is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden
Question 3
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The petition under Article 32 of Constitution of India is ______________.

A
subject to the Indian Limitation Act

B
not subject to any of the Acts of India

C
limitation at the direction of the Court

D
none of the above.

Solution

Article 32 provides for the enforcement mechanism on the violation of fundamental rights by the state. It is itself a fundamental right whereby a person can approach the supreme court directly for enforcing his/her fundamental rights and the supreme court has the power to issue writs and directions in this regard. The petition made under article 32 is independent of any statute or act or legislation. It is invoked only on the violation of fundamental rights at any stage or point of time.
Question 4
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Which statement/s is/are not correct regarding the Fundamental Rights?
I. Some of these rights are not available to the Armed Forces.
II. They are automatically suspended when any emergency is proclaimed by the President.
III. The President alone can decide upon modifying their application to the Armed Forces.
IV. They cannot be amended as they form a basic feature of the Constitution

A
I and II

B
II, III and IV

C
I and IV

D
I, II, III and IV

Solution

The Fundamental rights can be suspended during National emergency except Article 20(right against conviction and self-incrimination) and Article 21(Right to life) while Article 19 can only be suspended on the ground of war and external aggression.
The application of these rights to armed forces can only be restricted by the Parliament.
The Fundamental Rights are not permanent they can be amended by Parliament without affecting 'Basic Structure' of the Constitution.
Hence, statements II, III, and IV are not correct regarding Fundamental Rights.
Question 5
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Article 12 of the Constitution defines 'State' for the purpose of enforcement of fundamental rights. Against which of the following institutions writs cannot be issued for the enforcement of fundamental rights _______________.

A
High Court

B
Income Tax Tribunal

C
Delhi Municipal Corporation

D
Port Trust

Solution

Article 12 defines the term state. The first part of it is self-explanatory which expressly tells the institutions that are to be considered as a state while the other part, “other authorities” is deduction. The Apex court has ruled in various cases the nature of other authorities and a list of institutions has been formed by these ruling which comes under the definition of State. It includes railways, Judiciary and University under its definition. Since the High Court, while acting judicially ie., not in an administrative capacity or rulemaking capacity cannot violate fundamental rights, a writ cannot be issued against High Court as it not being a state for that purpose.
Question 6
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Right to information Act, 2005 come into force on ?

A
21 June 2005

B
31 June 2005

C
12 Oct 2005

D
15 June 2005

Solution

The Right to Information Act 2005 was passed by Parliament on 15 June 2005 and came into force on 12 October 2005.
Question 7
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Information is defined under which section of Right to Information Act, 2005?

A
Section 2(c)

B
Section 2(e)

C
Section 2(a)

D
Section 2(F)

Solution

Information is defined under section 2(F) of the Right to Information Act ,2005.
Question 8
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Right to Information Act 2005, extends to ?

A
whole of India

B
whole of India except the state of Jammu and Kashmir and Tribe areas

C
whole of India except's the Trible areas

D
whole of india except the state of jammu and kashmir

Solution

Right to Information Act 2005 extends to the whole of India except the state Jammu and Kashmir.
Question 9
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The RTI Act relpaces which Act ?

A
Right to Information Act

B
Right to Equality Act

C
Freedom of Information Act

D
None of these

Solution

The Right to Information (RTI) act is an Act of parliament of India which replaces the Freedom of Information Act.
Question 10
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What is the full form of R.T.I?

A
Right to Identity

B
Right to Information

C
Right to Instrument

D
None of these.

Solution

The full form of R.T. I is right to Information. Right to Information is act of the Parliament of India to provide for setting out the practical regime of the right to information for citizens and replaces the erstwhile.
Freedom of Information Act.

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Question 1

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 2

A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3

A - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2

A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3

A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2

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Question 3

subject to the Indian Limitation Act

not subject to any of the Acts of India

limitation at the direction of the Court

none of the above.

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Question 4

I and II

II, III and IV

I and IV

I, II, III and IV

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Question 5

High Court

Income Tax Tribunal

Delhi Municipal Corporation

Port Trust

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Question 6

21 June 2005

31 June 2005

12 Oct 2005

15 June 2005

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Question 7

Section 2(c)

Section 2(e)

Section 2(a)

Section 2(F)

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Question 8

whole of India

whole of India except the state of Jammu and Kashmir and Tribe areas

whole of India except's the Trible areas

whole of india except the state of jammu and kashmir

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Question 9

Right to Information Act

Right to Equality Act

Freedom of Information Act

None of these

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Question 10

Right to Identity

Right to Information

Right to Instrument

None of these.

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