INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2020 - 21
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- Article 11 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void.
- The term ‘untouchability’ has been defined in Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Article 13 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void. In other words, it expressively provides for the doctrine of judicial review. This power has been conferred on the Supreme Court (Article 32) and the high courts (Article 226) that can declare a law unconstitutional and invalid on the ground of contravention of any of the Fundamental Rights.
The term ‘untouchability’ has not been defined either in the Constitution or in the Act.
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Solution: d)
Article 13 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void. In other words, it expressively provides for the doctrine of judicial review. This power has been conferred on the Supreme Court (Article 32) and the high courts (Article 226) that can declare a law unconstitutional and invalid on the ground of contravention of any of the Fundamental Rights.
The term ‘untouchability’ has not been defined either in the Constitution or in the Act.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following articles in the Constitution has/have a bearing on ensuring a safe workplace for women?
- Article 14
- Article 15
- Article 21
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: c)
A safe workplace is a woman’s legal right. Indeed, the Constitutional doctrine of equality and personal liberty is contained in Articles 14, 15 and 21 of the Indian Constitution.
These articles ensure a person’s right to equal protection under the law (A14), to live a life free from discrimination on any ground (A15) and to protection of life and personal liberty (A21).
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Solution: c)
A safe workplace is a woman’s legal right. Indeed, the Constitutional doctrine of equality and personal liberty is contained in Articles 14, 15 and 21 of the Indian Constitution.
These articles ensure a person’s right to equal protection under the law (A14), to live a life free from discrimination on any ground (A15) and to protection of life and personal liberty (A21).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Right to Equality in the Indian constitution does not include this right?
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Solution: b)
Right to Equality includes the following laws:
- Equality before law
- Equal protection of laws
- Prohibition on discrimination on ground of religion
- Equal access to shops, bathing ghats, hotels etc.
- Equality of opportunity in employment
- Abolition of titles
- Abolition of untouchability
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Solution: b)
Right to Equality includes the following laws:
- Equality before law
- Equal protection of laws
- Prohibition on discrimination on ground of religion
- Equal access to shops, bathing ghats, hotels etc.
- Equality of opportunity in employment
- Abolition of titles
- Abolition of untouchability
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The State can impose reasonable restrictions on the exercise of the freedom of speech and expression on the grounds of
- Sovereignty and integrity of India
- Security of the state
- Friendly relations with foreign states
- Public order
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
The State can impose reasonable restrictions on the exercise of the freedom of speech and expression on the grounds of sovereignty and integrity of India, security of the state, friendly relations with foreign states, public order, decency or morality, contempt of court, defamation, and incitement to an offence.
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Solution: d)
The State can impose reasonable restrictions on the exercise of the freedom of speech and expression on the grounds of sovereignty and integrity of India, security of the state, friendly relations with foreign states, public order, decency or morality, contempt of court, defamation, and incitement to an offence.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The right to form co-operative societies is a fundamental right under ________ of the Constitution of India.
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Solution: b)
The 97th constitutional amendment act gave a constitutional status and protection to cooperative societies and made the following changes in the constitution:
- It made the right to form co-operative societies a fundamental right (Article 19).
- It included a new Directive Principle of State Policy on promotion of co-operative societies (Article 43-B).
- It added a new Part IX-B in the Constitution which is entitled “The Co-operative Societies”.
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Solution: b)
The 97th constitutional amendment act gave a constitutional status and protection to cooperative societies and made the following changes in the constitution:
- It made the right to form co-operative societies a fundamental right (Article 19).
- It included a new Directive Principle of State Policy on promotion of co-operative societies (Article 43-B).
- It added a new Part IX-B in the Constitution which is entitled “The Co-operative Societies”.
