Q.1 Which of the following is the primary source of Indian citizenship?
The Constitution of India
The Indian Penal Code
The Representation of People Act
The Citizenship Act, 1955
Explanation - The Citizenship Act, 1955 is the main legal framework defining who is a citizen of India and how citizenship can be acquired or terminated.
Correct answer is: The Citizenship Act, 1955
Q.2 Which article of the Indian Constitution grants the right to equality to all citizens?
Article 14
Article 19
Article 21
Article 32
Explanation - Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws to all citizens.
Correct answer is: Article 14
Q.3 Which of the following is a fundamental duty of Indian citizens?
Right to vote
To safeguard public property
Freedom of speech
Right to education
Explanation - Safeguarding public property is one of the fundamental duties enshrined in Article 51A of the Indian Constitution.
Correct answer is: To safeguard public property
Q.4 How can an Indian citizen lose citizenship?
By residing abroad
By naturalization in another country
By joining the armed forces
By voting in elections
Explanation - An Indian citizen can lose citizenship voluntarily by acquiring the citizenship of another country.
Correct answer is: By naturalization in another country
Q.5 Which of the following rights is available only to Indian citizens?
Right to equality
Right to freedom of religion
Right to vote in elections
Right to constitutional remedies
Explanation - The right to vote in elections is a political right reserved for Indian citizens only.
Correct answer is: Right to vote in elections
Q.6 The idea of Fundamental Duties in India was inspired by which country's constitution?
United States
Canada
Soviet Union
United Kingdom
Explanation - The concept of fundamental duties was inspired by the Constitution of the former Soviet Union.
Correct answer is: Soviet Union
Q.7 Which constitutional amendment introduced Fundamental Duties in India?
42nd Amendment
44th Amendment
61st Amendment
73rd Amendment
Explanation - The 42nd Amendment in 1976 added the list of Fundamental Duties to the Constitution under Article 51A.
Correct answer is: 42nd Amendment
Q.8 Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right in India?
Right to equality
Right to property
Right to freedom
Right against exploitation
Explanation - The Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978 and is now a legal right.
Correct answer is: Right to property
Q.9 Which of these is a way Indian citizenship can be acquired at birth?
Being born in India to Indian parents
Being born in any country
Being married to an Indian citizen
Owning property in India
Explanation - Citizenship by birth is granted if a person is born in India to at least one Indian parent.
Correct answer is: Being born in India to Indian parents
Q.10 Which Article provides protection of certain rights during emergency?
Article 19
Article 352
Article 356
Article 360
Explanation - Article 19 ensures fundamental freedoms; however, these rights can be suspended during a national emergency under Article 352.
Correct answer is: Article 19
Q.11 Which of the following duties promotes scientific temper among citizens?
To uphold the sovereignty of India
To develop the scientific temper, humanism, and spirit of inquiry
To protect the environment
To promote education
Explanation - Article 51A (h) explicitly mentions that citizens should develop scientific temper, humanism, and spirit of inquiry.
Correct answer is: To develop the scientific temper, humanism, and spirit of inquiry
Q.12 Which of the following rights cannot be suspended even during an emergency?
Right to freedom of speech
Right to equality
Right to life and personal liberty
Right to property
Explanation - Article 21 guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, which cannot be suspended even during a national emergency.
Correct answer is: Right to life and personal liberty
Q.13 What is the significance of voting as a citizen's duty?
It is optional and symbolic
It allows citizens to select government representatives
It only matters for local governance
It guarantees government jobs
Explanation - Voting is a fundamental way citizens exercise their political rights and participate in governance.
Correct answer is: It allows citizens to select government representatives
Q.14 Which Article of the Constitution provides the right to constitutional remedies?
Article 19
Article 21
Article 32
Article 14
Explanation - Article 32 allows citizens to approach the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
Correct answer is: Article 32
Q.15 Which of the following rights protects citizens against untouchability?
Right to equality
Right to constitutional remedies
Right against exploitation
Right to freedom
Explanation - Article 17 abolishes untouchability and is part of the Right against Exploitation.
Correct answer is: Right against exploitation
Q.16 What is the purpose of Fundamental Duties in India?
To replace Fundamental Rights
To remind citizens of their responsibilities
To enforce mandatory laws
To provide property rights
Explanation - Fundamental Duties are intended to guide citizens to act responsibly and uphold the Constitution.
Correct answer is: To remind citizens of their responsibilities
Q.17 Which of the following is a political right of citizens?
Right to freedom of speech
Right to vote
Right to education
Right to equality
Explanation - Political rights include the right to vote and contest elections, reserved for citizens.
Correct answer is: Right to vote
Q.18 Which of the following statements about Indian citizenship is correct?
All residents of India are citizens
Citizenship is only by birth
Citizenship can be acquired by birth, descent, registration, naturalization, and incorporation
Citizenship is given to foreigners automatically
Explanation - Indian citizenship can be acquired in multiple ways as per the Citizenship Act, 1955.
Correct answer is: Citizenship can be acquired by birth, descent, registration, naturalization, and incorporation
Q.19 Which fundamental right ensures freedom of religion in India?
Article 14
Article 19
Articles 25-28
Article 21
Explanation - Articles 25-28 provide the right to freedom of religion, including freedom of conscience and religious practice.
Correct answer is: Articles 25-28
Q.20 Which duty emphasizes environmental protection?
Duty to uphold the Constitution
Duty to protect the environment
Duty to develop scientific temper
Duty to promote education
Explanation - Article 51A (g) directs citizens to protect and improve the natural environment, including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife.
Correct answer is: Duty to protect the environment
Q.21 The principle 'No taxation without representation' is related to which citizen's right?
Right to equality
Right to vote
Right to constitutional remedies
Right to property
Explanation - This principle emphasizes the citizen’s right to vote and participate in democratic decision-making.
Correct answer is: Right to vote
Q.22 Which of the following is NOT a method to acquire Indian citizenship?
By birth in India
By registration
By owning property
By naturalization
Explanation - Owning property does not grant Indian citizenship; citizenship is acquired by birth, descent, registration, or naturalization.
Correct answer is: By owning property
Q.23 Which duty of citizens helps in promoting harmony in a diverse society?
To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals
To safeguard public property
To develop scientific temper
To protect environment
Explanation - Abiding by the Constitution and respecting its ideals promotes unity, harmony, and national integrity.
Correct answer is: To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals
Q.24 Which fundamental right protects individuals from forced labor?
Right to constitutional remedies
Right against exploitation
Right to equality
Right to freedom
Explanation - Article 23 prohibits human trafficking and forced labor, forming part of the Right against Exploitation.
Correct answer is: Right against exploitation