Right to Equality
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the key principle of the Right to Equality in the Indian Constitution?
a) Special privileges for government officials
b) Equal treatment of all citizens before the law
c) Equal salaries for all citizens
d) Restricting certain communities from government jobs
2. Which of the following is prohibited under the Right to Equality?
a) Special facilities for disabled individuals
b) Job reservations for women
c) Discrimination based on caste, religion, race, sex, or place of birth
d) The existence of private property
3. How does the Constitution ensure equal opportunity in employment?
a) By allowing only people from privileged backgrounds to apply
b) By providing reservations for backward communities to bridge inequalities
c) By requiring candidates to pass a national eligibility test
d) By giving priority to men over women in government jobs
4. What is the rule of law in relation to the Right to Equality?
a) Laws apply differently based on a person’s status
b) The Prime Minister and President are exempt from legal proceedings
c) No person is above the law, regardless of their position
d) The government can change laws arbitrarily
5. Which of the following practices was abolished under the Right to Equality?
a) Reservation of seats in educational institutions
b) Untouchability
c) Job quotas for women
d) Economic taxation policies
Answers & Explanations
1. b) The Right to Equality ensures all citizens are treated equally before the law .
2. c) The Constitution prohibits discrimination based on caste, religion, race, sex, or place of birth .
3. b) Reservations exist to provide equal opportunities for historically disadvantaged groups .
4. c) The rule of law means no person, including the Prime Minister, is above the law .
5. b) Untouchability was abolished under the Right to Equality .
Right Against Exploitation
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following practices is specifically banned under the Right Against Exploitation?
a) Employing women in factories
b) Engaging workers in hazardous industries
c) Human trafficking and bonded labor
d) Salary reductions by private companies
2. What does “begar†refer to in the context of the Right Against Exploitation?
a) A form of legal labor agreement
b) Forced labor without wages or for a nominal payment
c) A tax imposed on laborers
d) A government scheme for unemployed workers
3. What is the legal working age for children in hazardous industries as per the Indian Constitution?
a) 12 years
b) 14 years
c) 16 years
d) 18 years
4. Why was the Right Against Exploitation included in the Constitution?
a) To ensure citizens can work freely in any job
b) To prevent exploitation of weaker sections of society
c) To encourage migration of laborers
d) To allow private businesses to regulate labor freely
5. Which international organization actively works to prevent human trafficking?
a) World Bank
b) International Monetary Fund
c) Amnesty International
d) FIFA
Answers & Explanations
1. c) The Right Against Exploitation bans human trafficking and bonded labor .
2. b) “Begar†refers to forced labor without wages or at nominal remuneration .
3. b) The legal age for hazardous work is set at 14 years .
4. b) This right ensures protection for weaker sections of society from exploitation .
5. c) Amnesty International is actively involved in fighting human trafficking .
Right to Freedom of Religion
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the fundamental principle behind the Right to Freedom of Religion?
a) The government can promote one religion over others
b) Every individual has the right to practice, profess, and propagate their religion
c) Religious practices are strictly regulated by the state
d) Conversion is allowed only through government approval
2. How does the Indian Constitution define secularism?
a) The government has an official religion
b) Religious minorities have fewer rights than the majority
c) The state remains neutral and treats all religions equally
d) The judiciary enforces religious laws
3. What restriction does the Right to Freedom of Religion impose?
a) One cannot forcefully convert another person through fraud, inducement, or coercion
b) The government can promote religious teachings in public schools
c) Religious groups can establish political parties
d) Only Indian citizens can follow this right
4. Can religious institutions collect taxes from the public under the Right to Freedom of Religion?
a) Yes, they can collect mandatory donations
b) No, the government cannot compel people to pay taxes for religious purposes
c) Yes, but only from those who follow the same faith
d) No, unless approved by the Supreme Court
5. In what way is religious freedom limited in India?
a) The government restricts religious practices completely
b) Any religious practice that violates human rights or public order can be restricted
c) Only the President can decide which religions are allowed
d) The Parliament regulates religious beliefs
Answers & Explanations
1. b) The Right to Freedom of Religion ensures every individual can practice, profess, and propagate their religion .
2. c) Secularism in India means the state remains neutral and treats all religions equally .
3. a) Forced conversions through fraud, inducement, or coercion are prohibited .
4. b) The government cannot impose taxes for religious purposes .
5. b) Religious practices that violate human rights or public order can be restricted .
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