Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution: Fundamental Rights represent the essential freedoms provided by the Indian Constitution to protect individual dignity, ensure equality, and uphold justice for all citizens. These rights are defined under Articles 12 to 35 and cover key areas such as equality before law, personal freedoms, protection against exploitation, freedom of religion, cultural and educational safeguards, and the right to seek constitutional remedies. To support candidates preparing for competitive examinations, a carefully designed set of MCQs has been included. These questions are intended to strengthen conceptual understanding and assist aspirants in revising important topics effectively for upcoming exams.
Fundamental Rights MCQs – Articles 12 to 35
1. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the protection of life and personal liberty?
A. Article 19
B. Article 20
C. Article 21
D. Article 22
Answer: C
2. The Right to Equality is guaranteed under which Articles?
A. Articles 19–22
B. Articles 23–24
C. Articles 25–28
D. Articles 14–18
Answer: D
3. Article 21A of the Indian Constitution is related to—
A. Freedom of religion
B. Protection of minorities
C. Right to education
D. Right to privacy
Answer: C
4. Freedom of speech and expression is provided under—
A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 21
D. Article 22
Answer: B
5. Article 17 of the Constitution deals with—
A. Abolition of titles
B. Equality before law
C. Abolition of untouchability
D. Protection of minorities
Answer: C
6. Which writ is issued to bring an arrested person before the court?
A. Mandamus
B. Certiorari
C. Quo Warranto
D. Habeas Corpus
Answer: D
7. The meaning of the writ ‘Habeas Corpus’ is—
A. What is your authority
B. We command
C. To be certified
D. You shall have the body
Answer: D
8. Under which Article can High Courts issue writs?
A. Article 143
B. Article 131
C. Article 226
D. Article 32
Answer: C
9. Who described the Right to Constitutional Remedies as the “heart and soul of the Constitution”?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D. Subhash Chandra Bose
Answer: B
10. Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right?
A. Right to equality
B. Freedom of speech and expression
C. Right to property
D. Right to constitutional remedies
Answer: C
11. The Right to Education was inserted as a Fundamental Right under—
A. Article 21
B. Article 19
C. Article 23
D. Article 21A
Answer: D
12. Right against Exploitation is provided under—
A. Article 19
B. Article 21
C. Article 23
D. Article 14
Answer: C
13. Prevention of human trafficking and forced labour is covered under—
A. Article 27
B. Article 30
C. Article 29
D. Article 23
Answer: D
14. Protection of the interests of minorities is mentioned in—
A. Article 24
B. Article 29
C. Article 20
D. Article 20A
Answer: B
15. Which Article ensures equality of opportunity in public employment?
A. Article 15
B. Article 18
C. Article 17
D. Article 16
Answer: D
16. The right to hoist the national flag is considered part of—
A. Article 18(1)
B. Article 19(1)
C. Article 20(1)
D. Article 21(1)
Answer: B
17. Which of the following rights is described as the soul of the Indian Constitution?
A. Directive Principles of State Policy
B. Fundamental Rights
C. Lok Sabha
D. Rajya Sabha
Answer: B
18. Article dealing with ‘Right to Life’ is—
A. Article 20
B. Article 32
C. Article 34
D. Article 21
Answer: D
19. Which writ commands a public authority to perform its legal duty?
A. Certiorari
B. Habeas Corpus
C. Mandamus
D. Quo Warranto
Answer: C
20. Equal justice and free legal aid is included under—
A. Fundamental Rights
B. Directive Principles of State Policy
C. Fundamental Duties
D. Emergency provisions
Answer: B
21. Article 16 of the Constitution deals with—
A. Abolition of untouchability
B. Equality before law
C. Equality of opportunity in public employment
D. Freedom of speech
Answer: C
22. Which Article provides protection against arbitrary arrest and detention?
A. Article 19
B. Article 21
C. Article 22
D. Article 20
Answer: C
23. The Right to Constitutional Remedies is guaranteed under—
A. Article 19
B. Article 21
C. Article 32
D. Article 34
Answer: C
24. Article 29 mainly safeguards—
A. Religious freedom
B. Minority culture and language
C. Educational institutions
D. Equality in employment
Answer: B
25. Abolition of untouchability is enforced through—
A. Article 15
B. Article 16
C. Article 17
D. Article 18
Answer: C
26. Which Fundamental Right was removed by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act?
A. Right to speech
B. Right to equality
C. Right to property
D. Right to religion
Answer: C