1. What does it mean to invoke Fundamental Rights?
a) To demand privileges not available in the Constitution
b) To use the Constitution to claim justice when rights are violated
c) To remove laws from the Constitution
d) To request a change in the law without legal backing
Answer: b) To use the Constitution to claim justice when rights are violated
Explanation: Invoking Fundamental Rights means calling upon the Constitution to protect oneself from discrimination, injustice, or violation of rights.
2. Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?
a) Article 14
b) Article 17
c) Article 21
d) Article 32
Answer: b) Article 17
Explanation: Article 17 of the Constitution states that untouchability is abolished and anyone practicing it is punishable by law.
3. How do marginalised communities use Fundamental Rights?
a) By staying silent about discrimination
b) By insisting that the government recognize injustices
c) By refusing to participate in legal processes
d) By isolating themselves from mainstream society
Answer: b) By insisting that the government recognize injustices
Explanation: Marginalised communities have used Fundamental Rights to challenge discrimination and demand equal treatment under the law.
4. Which article of the Constitution ensures non-discrimination based on religion, caste, or gender?
a) Article 15
b) Article 19
c) Article 21
d) Article 25
Answer: a) Article 15
Explanation: Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth, ensuring equality for all.
5. What is a real-world example of invoking Fundamental Rights?
a) Protesting without any legal backing
b) Filing a case in court against discrimination
c) Ignoring violations of rights
d) Using personal influence to bypass laws
Answer: b) Filing a case in court against discrimination
Explanation: Citizens can file a case in court if they believe their rights have been violated, ensuring that justice is upheld according to the Constitution.
6. Which Fundamental Right allows citizens to approach the courts directly when their rights are violated?
a) Right to Equality
b) Right to Constitutional Remedies
c) Right to Freedom
d) Right against Exploitation
Answer: b) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation: The Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32) allows citizens to directly approach the Supreme Court or High Court if their rights are violated.
7. How did Dalits invoke their Fundamental Rights in India?
a) By demanding that the government enforce anti-discrimination laws
b) By isolating themselves from other communities
c) By refusing to participate in political processes
d) By accepting untouchability as a norm
Answer: a) By demanding that the government enforce anti-discrimination laws
Explanation: Dalits have invoked Fundamental Rights such as Article 17 (abolition of untouchability) and Article 15 (protection from discrimination) to demand justice.
8. Why is the Right to Equality important for invoking Fundamental Rights?
a) It allows government officials to make special laws for minorities
b) It ensures that all citizens are treated equally under the law
c) It restricts people from protesting against injustices
d) It applies only to economically well-off citizens
Answer: b) It ensures that all citizens are treated equally under the law
Explanation: The Right to Equality (Article 14-18) guarantees that every person is treated equally before the law, preventing discrimination based on caste, religion, gender, or place of birth.
9. Which of the following is an example of a Fundamental Right being violated?
a) A person being denied entry to a temple due to caste
b) A person choosing their own profession
c) A citizen voting in elections
d) A student getting admission based on merit
Answer: a) A person being denied entry to a temple due to caste
Explanation: Denying entry based on caste violates the Right to Equality (Article 15) and the abolition of untouchability (Article 17).
10. How do Fundamental Rights help in making new laws?
a) They prevent any changes to the legal system
b) They inspire new laws that protect citizens’ rights
c) They are only symbolic and not legally enforceable
d) They apply only to government employees
Answer: b) They inspire new laws that protect citizens’ rights
Explanation: Fundamental Rights have influenced the formation of new laws, such as anti-discrimination laws and policies for marginalized communities.
