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NCERT Class 11 Chapter 2: Rights in the Indian Constitution MCQs for UPSC

Practise equality, liberty, exploitation, religion, cultural rights, constitutional remedies and Directive Principles through source-cited questions and explanations. Review each explanation and its cited printed pages to strengthen constitutional understanding.

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Question 1

With reference to a constitutional bill of rights, consider the following statements:

1. It can limit government action against individuals.

2. It excludes a remedy when protected rights are violated.

3. It removes the need for government to protect individuals from private threats.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. A.2 only
  2. B.3 only
  3. C.1, 2 and 3
  4. D.1 only

Question 2

With reference to Fundamental Rights and ordinary legal rights, consider the following statements:

1. Fundamental Rights are immune from all restrictions.

2. Fundamental Rights are constitutionally protected.

3. An ordinary legal right can be changed only by constitutional amendment.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. A.3 only
  2. B.1, 2 and 3
  3. C.1 only
  4. D.2 only

Question 3

With reference to equality of opportunity and public employment, consider the following statements:

1. The Constitution permits special measures for certain disadvantaged sections.

2. Article 16(4) permits reservation for a backward class considered inadequately represented in State services.

3. Reservation necessarily defeats the constitutional idea of equal opportunity.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. A.1, 2 and 3
  2. B.1 and 2 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.2 and 3 only