Fundamental Rights and Duties - Exam Prep Insights

Fundamental Rights and Duties - Applications

Q. In which case did the Supreme Court of India recognize the right to privacy as a fundamental right?

Solution

The Supreme Court in K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India recognized the right to privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21.

Correct Answer: B — K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India

Q. What does Article 21 of the Constitution guarantee?

Solution

Article 21 guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, which has been interpreted broadly by the Supreme Court.

Correct Answer: B — Right to life and personal liberty

Q. What is the significance of Article 32 in the context of fundamental rights?

Solution

Article 32 provides the right to constitutional remedies, allowing individuals to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights.

Correct Answer: A — It provides for the right to constitutional remedies.

Q. Which article provides for the right to freedom of speech and expression?

Solution

Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution provides for the right to freedom of speech and expression.

Correct Answer: A — Article 19(1)(a)

Q. Which landmark judgment upheld the right to education as a fundamental right?

Solution

In Mohini Jain v. State of Karnataka, the Supreme Court held that the right to education is a fundamental right under Article 21.

Correct Answer: A — Mohini Jain v. State of Karnataka

Q. Which of the following rights is NOT explicitly mentioned as a fundamental right in the Constitution?

Solution

The right to property was originally a fundamental right but was removed from Part III and is now a legal right under Article 300A.

Correct Answer: C — Right to property

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