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Prelims 2026

1 question
Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesFundamental RightsMedium (editorial estimate)
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case scenario
Skill:
Application
Tags:
Fundamental Rights

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2026 · Q54

Prelims 2026, question 54: Fundamental Rights

X' was addressing a seminar on the meaning of the term 'law' as provided under Article 13, Part III of the Constitution of India. 'X' explained that the meaning of the term 'law' in the Constitution of India was very comprehensive. It included ordinances, orders and even rules and regulations. 'Y' pointed out that the term 'law' in Article 13 also included custom or usage having in the territory of India the force of law, to which 'X' was not convinced. Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below :

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Prelims 2024

1 question
Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesFundamental RightsEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Right to Privacy · Fundamental rights · Supreme Court

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2024 · Q76

Prelims 2024, question 76: Fundamental Rights

Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy?

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Prelims 2023

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Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesFundamental RightsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement relationship
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
reservation and administrative efficiency · Fundamental Rights
Related topics:
Social Justice, Inclusion and Vulnerable Groups

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2023 · Q40

Prelims 2023, question 40: Fundamental Rights

Consider the following statements : Statement-I:The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgments that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India would be limited by Article 335 for maintenance of efficiency of administration. Statement-II:Article 335 of the Constitution of India defines the term 'efficiency of administration'. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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Prelims 2021

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Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesFundamental RightsEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
right to privacy · Fundamental Rights
Related topics:
Constitutional Remedies and Writs

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2021 · Q79

Prelims 2021, question 79: Fundamental Rights

‘Right to Privacy’ is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India?

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Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesFundamental RightsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
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Fact recall
Tags:
arbitrary executive discretion · Fundamental Rights

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2021 · Q85

Prelims 2021, question 85: Fundamental Rights

A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?

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Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesFundamental RightsEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
right to property · Fundamental Rights
Related topics:
Parts, Schedules, Articles and Constitutional Terminology

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2021 · Q92

Prelims 2021, question 92: Fundamental Rights

What is the position of the Right to Property in India?

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Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesFundamental RightsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
national awards and constitutional titles · Fundamental Rights
Related topics:
Global Awards, Records and International Personalities

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2021 · Q96

Prelims 2021, question 96: Fundamental Rights

Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards: 1. Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India. 2. Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended only once. 3. The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a particular year. Which of the above statements are not correct?

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Prelims 2020

1 question
Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesFundamental RightsEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
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Fact recall
Tags:
untouchability and equality · Fundamental Rights

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2020 · Q4

Prelims 2020, question 4: Fundamental Rights

Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?

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Prelims 2019

1 question
Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesFundamental RightsEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
right to marry · Fundamental Rights

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2019 · Q56

Prelims 2019, question 56: Fundamental Rights

Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one's right to marry the person of one's choice?

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Prelims 2018

1 question
Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesFundamental RightsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Fundamental Rights · Citizenship, Rights and Directive Principles
Related topics:
Judicial Review, PIL and Judicial Activism

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2018 · Q92

Prelims 2018, question 92: Fundamental Rights

Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement?

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Prelims 2017

2 questions
Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesFundamental RightsEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Fundamental Rights · Citizenship, Rights and Directive Principles

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2017 · Q8

Prelims 2017, question 8: Fundamental Rights

Which one of the following statements is correct?

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Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesFundamental RightsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Fundamental Rights · Citizenship, Rights and Directive Principles
Related topics:
Labour Markets, Wages and Informal Work

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2017 · Q97

Prelims 2017, question 97: Fundamental Rights

Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Abolition of untouchability 3. Protection of the interests of minorities 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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