Q.1 Which of the following is a Fundamental Right in most democratic constitutions?
Right to Property
Right to Equality
Right to Work
Right to Education for Adults Only
Explanation - The Right to Equality is considered a fundamental right as it ensures equal treatment under the law for all citizens.
Correct answer is: Right to Equality
Q.2 Which of these is considered a Fundamental Duty of citizens?
Paying taxes
Right to vote
Right to information
Equality before law
Explanation - Citizens have the duty to contribute to the state by paying taxes, which helps in national development.
Correct answer is: Paying taxes
Q.3 Which right allows citizens to freely express their opinions?
Right to Equality
Right to Freedom of Speech
Right to Religion
Right to Education
Explanation - Freedom of speech ensures that citizens can express their ideas and opinions without undue restriction.
Correct answer is: Right to Freedom of Speech
Q.4 Which duty involves respecting the national symbols like the flag and anthem?
Moral duty
Fundamental duty
Political duty
Economic duty
Explanation - Respecting national symbols is part of fundamental duties outlined to foster patriotism.
Correct answer is: Fundamental duty
Q.5 The Right to Constitutional Remedies allows citizens to:
Challenge unfair laws
Elect their leaders
Serve in the army
Get free healthcare
Explanation - This right ensures citizens can move courts if their fundamental rights are violated.
Correct answer is: Challenge unfair laws
Q.6 Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right?
Right to Life
Right to Freedom
Right to Property
Right to Equality
Explanation - The Right to Property was removed from the list of fundamental rights and made a legal right in many constitutions like India’s.
Correct answer is: Right to Property
Q.7 Voting in elections is primarily considered a:
Fundamental Right
Duty
Privilege
Legal Right
Explanation - Though voting is a right, it is also considered a civic duty to ensure effective democracy.
Correct answer is: Duty
Q.8 Which Fundamental Right ensures protection from discrimination?
Right to Freedom
Right to Equality
Right to Education
Right to Property
Explanation - This right prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
Correct answer is: Right to Equality
Q.9 Why are duties important in a democracy?
They limit citizens’ rights
They balance rights with responsibilities
They increase government power
They remove inequalities
Explanation - Duties remind citizens that rights must be exercised with responsibility for the welfare of society.
Correct answer is: They balance rights with responsibilities
Q.10 Which right protects citizens from forced labor?
Right against Exploitation
Right to Education
Right to Vote
Right to Privacy
Explanation - The Right against Exploitation prohibits forced labor and human trafficking.
Correct answer is: Right against Exploitation
Q.11 Obeying the laws of the land is an example of:
Fundamental Right
Fundamental Duty
Privilege
Custom
Explanation - Obeying laws is a duty expected of all citizens for maintaining order and justice.
Correct answer is: Fundamental Duty
Q.12 The Right to Education is guaranteed for children up to what age in India?
10 years
14 years
16 years
18 years
Explanation - The Right to Education Act provides free and compulsory education for children up to 14 years.
Correct answer is: 14 years
Q.13 Which duty emphasizes protecting the natural environment?
Moral duty
Environmental duty
Fundamental duty
Legal duty
Explanation - Protecting and improving the natural environment is listed as a fundamental duty in the constitution.
Correct answer is: Fundamental duty
Q.14 Which right ensures people can practice any religion?
Right to Freedom
Right to Religion
Right to Equality
Right to Privacy
Explanation - This right guarantees freedom to practice, profess, and propagate any religion.
Correct answer is: Right to Religion
Q.15 Why is the Right to Constitutional Remedies considered the ‘heart of the Constitution’?
It gives citizens healthcare
It helps in tax exemption
It protects all other rights
It provides free education
Explanation - Because citizens can approach the court to enforce any fundamental right, it is called the heart of the constitution.
Correct answer is: It protects all other rights
Q.16 Which of these is a duty related to scientific spirit and reform?
Protect monuments
Promote brotherhood
Develop scientific temper
Defend the country
Explanation - Citizens have a duty to develop scientific temper, humanism, and spirit of inquiry and reform.
Correct answer is: Develop scientific temper
Q.17 Which right is safeguarded by habeas corpus?
Right to Education
Right to Life and Liberty
Right to Vote
Right to Equality
Explanation - The writ of habeas corpus protects against unlawful detention, ensuring personal liberty.
Correct answer is: Right to Life and Liberty
Q.18 Serving in the defense of the country is considered a:
Legal Right
Fundamental Duty
Privilege
Fundamental Right
Explanation - Defending the nation is a duty to protect sovereignty and integrity.
Correct answer is: Fundamental Duty
Q.19 The Right to Privacy is linked to which fundamental right?
Right to Equality
Right to Freedom
Right to Life and Personal Liberty
Right to Property
Explanation - In many countries, courts have interpreted Right to Privacy as part of Right to Life and Liberty.
Correct answer is: Right to Life and Personal Liberty
Q.20 Why are Fundamental Rights justiciable?
They can be suspended easily
They are enforced by courts
They are moral duties only
They depend on government will
Explanation - Justiciable means citizens can approach courts if these rights are violated.
Correct answer is: They are enforced by courts
Q.21 Which right is suspended during emergency in many constitutions?
Right to Equality
Right to Vote
Right to Property
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation - During emergencies, certain rights, especially remedies, may be suspended.
Correct answer is: Right to Constitutional Remedies
Q.22 Protecting cultural heritage is considered a:
Legal Right
Fundamental Duty
Customary Law
Privilege
Explanation - Citizens are duty-bound to preserve the country’s cultural heritage and monuments.
Correct answer is: Fundamental Duty
Q.23 Right against exploitation prohibits:
Freedom of speech
Child labor
Taxation
Elections
Explanation - It prohibits exploitation like child labor and trafficking.
Correct answer is: Child labor
Q.24 Which right is known as the ‘soul of democracy’?
Right to Equality
Right to Vote
Right to Education
Right to Privacy
Explanation - Voting rights allow citizens to choose their representatives, forming the core of democracy.
Correct answer is: Right to Vote
Q.25 What is the main difference between rights and duties?
Rights are compulsory, duties are optional
Rights are given to citizens, duties are responsibilities of citizens
Rights apply to government, duties apply to foreigners
There is no difference
Explanation - Rights empower citizens, while duties ensure responsibility towards the nation and society.
Correct answer is: Rights are given to citizens, duties are responsibilities of citizens