1. Article 20 provides protection in respect of:
A) Personal liberty
B) Conviction for offences
C) Freedom of speech
D) Equality before law
2. “Right to Education” under Article 21A was added by:
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 86th Amendment
D) 93rd Amendment
3. In which case did the Supreme Court declare that the right to privacy is a fundamental right under Article 21?
A) Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
B) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
C) KS Puttaswamy v. Union of India
D) IR Coelho v. State of Tamil Nadu
4. Article 32 empowers citizens to:
A) Seek constitutional remedies from High Courts
B) Approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights
C) File PILs in any court of India
D) Approach Parliament for review of laws
5. Suspension of which Fundamental Right is not permitted even during an Emergency under Article 359?
A) Article 14
B) Article 19
C) Article 20 and Article 21
D) Article 22
Answers Quiz-252 (October 16):
1. B) Supreme Court of India
Explanation: The Supreme Court is considered “State” only when it performs non-judicial functions; its judicial functions are excluded from Article 12.
2. B) Article 14
Explanation: Article 14 embodies two concepts — equality before law (British concept) and equal protection of laws (American concept).
3. C) Article 17
Explanation: Article 17 abolishes untouchability and makes its practice in any form an offence punishable under law.
4. C) Economic stability
Explanation: Economic stability is not a listed ground under Article 19(2) for restricting freedom of speech.
5. B) Article 19(1)(c)
Explanation: It includes the right to form associations, unions, or cooperative societies — subject to reasonable restrictions in Article 19(4).
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