Description : A writ issued by the High Court or the Supreme Court to protect the fundamental rights of the citizens is known as – (1) Mandamus (2) Quo Warranto (3) Certiorari (4) Habeas Corpus
Last Answer : (4) Habeas Corpus Explanation: Right to constitutional remedies empowers the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental rights. This procedure of asking the ... release of a person from illegal detention, thereby protecting their fundamental right of life and liberty.
Description : Under which article of Indian Constitution, a High Court can issue writs to protect the fundamental rights? (1) Article 15 (2) Article 32 (3) Article 35 (4) Article 226
Last Answer : (4) Article 226 Explanation: Under Article 226 of Indian Constitution a High Court can issue writs to protect the fundamental rights. Notwithstanding anything in Article 32 every High Court shall have ... jurisdiction. Article 35 deals with legislation to give effect to the provisions of this part.
Description : The consumer movement is 1. against foreign imports that are much cheaper than products produced in the home market 2. a movemnt that is trying to improve consumer satisfaction 3. a ... individuals, groups and organizations attempting to protect the rights of consumers 5. none of these
Last Answer : a diverse group of individuals, groups and organizations attempting to protect the rights of consumers
Description : he consumer movement is: A)against foreign imports that are much cheaper than products produced in the home market B)a movement that is trying to improve consumer satisfaction C)a ... D)a diverse group of individuals, groups and organisations attempting to protect the rights of consumers
Last Answer : D)a diverse group of individuals, groups and organisations attempting to protect the rights of consumers
Description : Which one of the following subjects comes under the common jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the High Court? (1) Protection of the Fundamental Rights (2) Mutual disputes among the states (3) Disputes between Centre and States (4) Protection from the violation of the Constitution
Last Answer : (1) Protection of the Fundamental Rights Explanation: Protection of fundamental rights comes under the common jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and high court.
Description : Which of the following authorities is/are competent to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights? (1) President (2) Supreme Court (3) Supreme Court and High Courts (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) Supreme Court and High Courts Explanation: Both the Supreme Court (Article 139) and the High Courts (Article 226) are empowered to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, ... enforcement of the Fundamental Rights, the high courts can issue writs for other purposes as well.
Description : Which of the following comes under the jurisdiction of both the High Court and the Supreme Court? (1) Disputes between the states inter se (2) Protection against the violation of the Constitution (3) Protection of Fundamental Rights (4) Disputes between Centre and the States
Last Answer : (3) Protection of Fundamental Rights Explanation: Article 32 of the Indian Constitution confers the Right to Constitutional Remedies for the protection of Fundamental Rights contained in Part III, It states ... may be appropriate, for the enforcement of any of the rights conferred by this Part.
Description : Which institution is regarded as the guadia of fundamental Rights in India/ a) Supreme Court b) High Court c) Supreme Court and High Court d) None of the above
Last Answer : c) Supreme Court and High Court
Description : How does supreme court play the Guardian of the Fundamental Rights? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Constitution against the action of both the Executive as well as Legislature. Any act of the Executive or of the Legislature which takes away or ... Court is thus the protector, and guardian of the Fundamental Rights guaranteed under the Constitution.
Description : The Supreme Court is the Guardian of the Fundamental Rights. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Habeas Corpus: It literally means to have his body . Habeas Corpus implies that the Supreme Court might issue an order upon a person to produce a prisoner, whom the person has ... or an administrative authority in case they fail to exercise their jurisdiction and fail to perform their duty.
Description : For the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, what can the Supreme Court do? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : In which case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of the Fundamental Rights over the Directive Principles of State Policy? (1) Golaknath Case (2) Keshavananda Bharti Case (3) Minerva Mills Case (4) All the above cases
Last Answer : 3) Minerva Mills Case Explanation: The Directive Principles have been used to uphold the Constitutional validity of legislations in case of a conflict with the Fundamental Rights. Article 31C, added by ... grounds that they derogated from the Fundamental Rights onferred by Articles 14, 19 and 31.
Description : In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court held that fundamental rights are unamendable? (1) A. K. Gopalan’s case (2) Keshvananda Bharti's case (3) M. C. Mehta's case (4) Golak Nath's case
Last Answer : (2) Keshvananda Bharti's case Explanation: In 1967, in Golak Nath vs. The State of Punjab, a bench of eleven judgcs (such a large bench constituted for the first time) of the Supreme ... case), the "basic structure of the Constitution could not be abrogated even by a constitutional amendment".
Description : When a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, the right to move a Court for the enforcement of all Fundamental Rights remains suspended, except - (1) Article 20 and Article 21 (2) Article 21 and Article 22 (3) Article 19 and Article 20 (4) Article 25 and Article 16
Last Answer : (1) Article 20 and Article 21 Explanation: Indian constitution Article 359 of the Constitution authorizes the President of India to suspend the right to move any court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights during National Emergency except Article 20 and Article 21.
Description : Which among the following cannot be challenged in a court of law? (1) Directive Principles of state policy (2) Fundamental Rights (3) Free to choose any profession or business (4) Right to move freely to any part of the country
Last Answer : (1) Directive Principles of state policy Explanation: The Directive principles of state policy are the directions given to the state these cannot be challenged in the court.
Description : Who is the guardian of Fundamental Rights enumerated in Indian Constitution? (1) Supreme Court (2) Parliament (3) Constitution (4) President
Last Answer : (1) Supreme Court Explanation: The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal as established by Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India. According to the ... India, the role of the Supreme Court is that of a federal court and guardian of the Constitution.
Description : Which of the following can a court issue for enforcement of Fundamental Rights? (1) A decree (2) An Ordinance (3) A writ (4) A notification
Last Answer : (3) A writ Explanation: Under the Indian legal system, jurisdiction to issue `prerogative writs' is given to the Supreme Court, and to the High Courts of Judicature of all Indian states. ... for five kinds of "prerogative" writs: habeas corpus, certiorari, mandamus, quo warranto and prohibition.
Description : Under which Article of the Constitution can an individual move to the Supreme Court directly in case of any violation of Fundamental Rights? (1) Article 32 (2) Article 28 (3) Article 29 (4) Article 31
Last Answer : (1) Article 32 Explanation: Right to constitutional remedies under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution empowers the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental ... issue various kinds of writs such as habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari.
Description : Supreme Court is the guardian for – (1) Fundamental Rights (2) Directive Principles (3) Preamble (4) Centre and State disputes
Last Answer : (1) Fundamental Rights
Description : In which of the following matters, the Supreme Court uphold the importance of Fundamental Rights over directive principles of state policy
Last Answer : Golaknath Case
Description : Under which article, any person can go to supreme court in violation of fundamental rights
Last Answer : Article32
Description : For the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, what can the Supreme Court do?
Last Answer : It may issue a writ
Description : In which case did the Supreme Court of India determine that the Parliament has power to make amendment in fundamental rights, but it cannot make any change in the basic structure of the Constitution? (A) Golak Nath case B) Keshavanand Bharati case (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : B) Keshavanand Bharati case
Description : In which case did the Supreme Court of India determine that the Parliament has power to make amendment in fundamental rights, but it cannot make any change in the basic structure of the Constitution? (A) Golak Nath case (B) Keshavanand Bharati case (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : (B) Keshavanand Bharati case
Description : Is the International Court of Justice open to individuals? -SST 10th
Last Answer : No, individuals cannot go to the International Court of Justice. Only member States of the UNO and various organs and agencies of the UN can benefit under this Court’s Jurisdiction.
Description : Why did one of the High Courts in India decree that "bandhs are unconstitutional and punitive"? (1) It infringes on the fundamental rights of some groups of people (2) It is not in exercise of a fundamental freedom (3) It adversely affects production (4) It is not part of a right to protest
Last Answer : (2) It is not in exercise of a fundamental freedom Explanation: The Kerala High Court in 1997 declared that bandhs are unconstitutional. Freedom is seen as the will and aspiration of an individual ... blow to economy, they throw normal life out of gear, infringing upon the very concept of freedom.
Description : Which of the following is not a fundamental duty under the Indian constitution? (1) To protect monuments of national importance (2) To develop scientific temper (3) To uphold the unity and integrity of the nation (4) None of these
Last Answer : (1) To protect monuments of national importance Explanation: Protection of monuments of national importance is not a fundamental duty.
Description : Which one among the following is not a fundamental duty? (1) To abide by the Constitution of India and respect the national flag and national anthem (2) To safeguard public property (3) To protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India (4) To render compulsory military service
Last Answer : (4) To render compulsory military service Explanation: To render compulsory military service is not a fundamental duty of the Indian Citizens.
Description : Which one among the following is not a fundamental duty of the citizen of India? (1) To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform (2) To safeguard public ... the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India (4) To practice family planning and to control population
Last Answer : (4) To practice family planning and to control population Explanation: To practise family planning and to control population, is not a fundamental duty of the citizen of India. The Fundamental ... child or ward was provided opportunities for education between the ages of six and fourteen years.
Description : Which one among the following is a Fundamental Duties of citizens under the Constitution of India? (1) To provide friendly co-operation to the people of the neighboring countries (2) To protect monuments of ... service when called upon to do so (4) To know more and more about the history of India
Last Answer : (3) To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so Explanation: The Forty Second Constitution Amendment Act, 1976 has incorporated ten Fundamental Duties in Article 51 (1) of ... of India. As a result, there are now 11 Fundamental Duties of the citizen of India.
Description : In the 86th amendment to the Constitution in 2002, which of the following was added as a fundamental duty of every citizen of India? a) A parent or guardian to provide opportunities for ... the natural environment including forests, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures
Last Answer : a) A parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years
Description : Which of the following are the fundamental duties? (a) To respect the National Flag. (b) To protect and improve the natural environment. (c) For a parent to provide opportunities for education to his/her child. (d) To protect ... (C) (a), (c) and (d) (D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : The Fundamental Duties of a citizen include 1. Respect for the Constitution, the National Flag and the National Anthem 2. To develop the scientific temper. 3. Respect for the Government. 4. To protect Wildlife. Choose the correct answer ... 3 (B) 1, 2 and 4 (C) 2, 3 and 4 (D) 1, 3, 4 and 2
Last Answer : (B) 1, 2 and 4
Description : Name any one Writ issued by the Courts for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Habeas Corpus.
Description : Name any two writs issued by the courts for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Certiorari: It is an order by the Supreme Court to the judicial or quasi-judicial authorities to quash its order or decision. Prohibition is issued when certain proceedings are still going on. ... the legality of his holding a public office and ousts him if his claim is not well founded.
Description : Name the courts that are empowered to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Supreme Court and the High Court are empowered to issue writs for the enforcement of Government Rights.
Description : How has the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights influenced the Fundamental Rights contained in the Indian Constitution? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The first five Fundamental Rights contained in the Indian Constitution had been influenced by the Bill of Rights in the U.N. Charter. It has become obligatory for all member States of the United Nations to ensure these basic conditions to their citizens.
Description : Explain any five rights of consumers that protect them from exploitation in the market place. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Rights of consumers 1.Right to information 2.Right to seek redressal 3.Right to choose 4.Right to be heard 5.Right to safety 6.Any other relevant point
Last Answer : 'Rights of consumers against exploitation in the market place is as follows - 1. Right to Safety - While using many goods and services, consumers have the right to be protected against the ... at the central and state level have been organized in order to spread necessary information among people.
Description : Who said that all individuals are equal and they are born with certain "inalienable" natural rights? a. Thomas Hobbes b. Rousseau c. John Locke d. None of them
Last Answer : c. John Locke
Description : Which theory view that the liberal idea of individual rights is the product of a distorted vision of human nature and social life of the individuals? (a) Marxian (b) Gandhian (c) Communitarian (d) None of these
Last Answer : (a) Marxian
Description : Which one of the following political system will be most appropriate to achieve the first generation of human rights for both individuals and the state? a) Doctrine of Laissez-faire b) Socialism c) Capitalism d) All of them
Last Answer : a) Doctrine of Laissez-faire
Description : Utilitarian moral philosophies focus on A)the Golden Rule. B)the rights of individuals and the intentions associated with a particular behaviour. C)maximising the greatest good for specific individuals ... of people. E)resolving conflicts and ensuring mutual benefit for all members of society.
Last Answer : D)maximising the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
Description : Moral philosophies: A)are concerned with maximising the greatest good for the greatest number of people. B)are principles or rules that individuals use to determine what is right or wrong C)focus on the intentions associated with a particular behaviour and on the rights of the individual.
Last Answer : B)are principles or rules that individuals use to determine what is right or wrong
Description : Moral philosophies A)are concerned with maximising the greatest good for the greatest number of people. B)are principles or rules that individuals use to determine what is right or wrong. C)focus on ... and on the rights of the individual. D)remain consistent in both work and family situations.
Last Answer : B)are principles or rules that individuals use to determine what is right or wrong.
Description : Which can impose reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Parliament'
Description : Which amendments accorded precedence to Directive Principle over Fundamental Rights? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is '42nd Amendment'
Description : Which amendments accorded precedence to Directive Principle over Fundamental Rights? -Do You Know?
Description : Which can impose reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens? -Do You Know?