Unit

INDIAN CONSTITUTIONAL
PHILOSOPHY

OBJECTIVES
Features of the Constitution and Preamble
Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
Directive Principles of State Policy
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Indian Constitutional Philosophy

NOTE

On the other
Part VIll (dealing with states) was deleted by the 7th Amendment Act (1956).
Part-B
Part IX-A
added by the 42nd Amendment Act (1976), while
hand, both Part IV-A and Part XIV-A were 97th Amendment
was added by
the 74th Amendment Act (1992), and Part IX-B was added by the

Act(2011)
MuLTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONs (MCQ)

1. A preamble is
a. Fundamental Right b. Fundamental Duty
c. Directive principle d. Introduction to the constitution

2. The methods of amendment of the constitution are:

b. 2 C. 1 d. 6
a. 3
3. Right to freedom is:
a. Fundamental Right b. Fundamental Duty
d. Introduction to the constitution
c. Directive principle
4. Directive Principles of State Policy included in Indian constitution have been inspired
by the constitution off
b. Ireland [Link] d. Australia
a. USA
5. Which of the following is not a fundamental Right?
a. Right to equality b. Right against exploitation
d. Right to freedom of religion
c. Right to property
6. Objective resolution was laid down by_
a. Dr. B.R Ambedkar b. Jawaharlal Nehru
c. Dr. Rajendra Prasad d. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan

7. When did the constitution of India came into force?

a. 26th Nov 1949 b. 26th Jan 1949

c. 26th Nov 1950 d. 26th Jan 1950

8. January 26th was specifically chosen as the date of commencement of the constitution
in order to commemorate.
a. Purna Swaraj b. Quit India movement
c. Lahor Session d. Salt Satyagraha
9. Fundamental Rights are extracted from which constitution?
a. USA b. UK [Link] d. New zeland
10. Parlimentary form of government in India is extracted from which constitution?
a. Germany b..UK [Link] [Link]
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11. Expand NRI

a. Non Resourceful Indians b. Non Resident Indians
c. Neo Regional Indians d. Non Regional Indians

12. Which Article contains Right to Elementary Education?

a. Article 21 b. Article 21(a)
c. Article 18 d. Article 21(b)

13. Which of the following is not a "writ" under Right to constitutional remedy?
i.. habeaus corpus ii. mandamus
ii. prohibition iv. Certiorari
a. Both i & ii b.i only c. None of the above d. All of the above

14. Who was the chairman of drafting committee of the constitution?

a. Dr. Rajindra Prasad b. Dr. B.R Ambedkar
c. Sarvapalli RadhaKrishnan d. Sachidananda Sinha
15. At present what is the number of schedules and parts of Indian Constitution?
a.5 schedules, 12 parts b. 12 schedules, 25 parts
c.8schedules, 10 parts d. 10 schedules, 20 parts

16. Who was the chairman of the constituent assembly of India?

a. Dr. Rajindra Prasad b. Dr. B.R Ambedkar
c. Sarvapalli RadhaKrishnan d. Sachidananda Sinha
17. The names of the states and union territories and their territorial extent are mentioned
in which schedule of the Indian constitution?
a. 1st Schedule b. 2nd Schedule
c. 3rd Schedule d. 4th Schedule

18. The design of the National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of lndia in
a. July, 1947 b. August, 1947 c. July, 1948 d. July, 1950
19. Which of the following is correct regarding the Indian Constitution?
a. It is completely based on British Constitution.
b. It is original
C. It is completely based on American Constitution
d. It is a mixture of several Constitutions.
20. In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court gave a ruling that the Preamble was
a part of the Constitution?
a. Golaknath Case b. Kesavananda Bharti Case
[Link] Case d. Sajan Singh Case
21. Which one of these is the primary source of Indian Constitution?
a. British Constitution . Irish Constitution
c. Government of India Act, 1935 [Link] Constitution
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22. Which one of these features is common to both the Indian Federation and the American
Federation?

a. Single Citizenship
b. Dual Judiciary
c. Three Lists in the Constitutioon
d. Federal Supreme Court to interpret the constitution.

23. Who among the following was the first Law Minister of India?
a. Jawahar Lal Nehru b. Manulana Abul Kalam Azad
[Link] d. T Krishnamachari
24. Which of the following writs may be issued to enforce a Fundamental Right?
a. Certiorari b. Habeas Corpus c. Mandamus d. Prohibition

25. The Constitution of India does not mention the post of

a. the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
b. the Deputy Prime Minister
c. the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
d. the Deputy Speaker of the State Legislative Assemblies
26. In which one of the following years did the Right to Information Act come into force?
a. 2003 b. 2004 . 2005 d.2006

27. The Right to Vote in elections to a Parliament is a

a. Fundamental Right [Link] Right
c. Legal Right d. Natural Right
28. Which ofthe following writs is issued by the court in case of illegal detention of a person?
a. Quo Warranto b. Habeas Corpus
c. Mandamus d. Certiorari

29. Bicameralism means:

a. Parliament consisting of 1 house [Link] consisting of 2 house
c. Parliament consisting of 3 house d. Parliament consisting of 4 house

30. The seats allotted to each state and UT is mentioned in. schedule ofthe constitution
a. Ist schedule b. 2nd schedule c. 3rd schedule d. 4th schedule

31. Parlimentary form of government in India is extracted from which constitution?

a. Germany b. UK C. USA d. Australia

32. Consider the following statement:

i. In India both a citizen by birth as well as a naturalised citizen is eligible for the office of the
president.
i. In USA, only a citizen by birth & not naturalised citizen is citizen is eligible for the office of
the president.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
a. Both i &ii [Link] c. ii only d. None of the above
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33. The words 'Socialist and 'Secular' were added to the preamble by:
a. 41st amendment b. 44th amendment
c. 46th amendment d. 42nd amendment

34. In India there is single constitution for both the center and the states except which of
the following the state?
a. Nagaland b. Himachal Pradesh
c. Manipur d. Jammu and Kashmir

35. Which ofthe following directive principle/s is/are added by 42nd amendment act 19762
1) To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor(Art.39A).
2) To minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities (Art.38)
3) To secure for all citizen a uniform civil code throughout the country (Art.44).
4) To protect and improve the environment and to safe guard forests and wild life (Art.48A)
[Link] 1,2 and 3. b.2,3,4 only
c. 1 and4 only d. 1 and 2 only

36. According to constitution India is

a. Federation of states b. Quasi federation of states
[Link] ofstates d. None of the above.

37. What is the meaning of this "An indestructible union of destructible states":
a. The union government can destroy the states where as the state governments
cannot destroy the union.
b. Union government can't form new state without the consent of state concerned.
c. State boundary cannot be altered by the union.
d. None of the above

38. Which of the following state joined Indian union by referendum held in 1975?
a. Manipur b. Meghalaya C. goa d. Sikkimn
39. According to citizenship act [Link] ofthe following is not the way to lose citizenship.
a. By renunciation b. By cancellation c. By termination d. By deprivation

40. Regarding fundamental rights consider the following sentences

1) Fundamental rights are enshrined in part Ill of the constitution
2) Part I1l of the constitution is described as Magna Carta of India.
3) At present there are only 8 fundamental rights.
Which of the following is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. All the above d). None of the above

41. Indians are enjoying

a. double citizenship b. single citizenship
c. triple citizenship d. none
42. Which of the following state does not have a Legislative Council?
a. Maharashtra b. Karnataka
c. Jammu & Kashmir d. Kerala
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43. What do you mean by Fraternity?

a. Motherhood b. Fatherhood c. Sisterhood d. Brotherhood

44. Respecting constitution is

a. Preamble b. Fundamental Right
[Link] Right d. Fundamental Duty
45. How many states are there in India?
a. 28 b. 29 C. 30 d. 27

46. Democracy means

a. People's government b. Police government

c. Leaders government d. Military government
47. Indian Constitution is
a. Written b. partly written
[Link] d. Based on customs
48. The first women president of India
a. Sarojini Naidu b. Vijayalakshmi Pandit
c. Pratibha Patil d. Uma Bharathi

49. The first women prime minster of India_

a. Prathibha Patil b. Indira Gandhi
c. Sarojini Naidu d. Sheela Dixit

50. is guarding the Indian Constitution

a. Supreme court b. Parliament
c. President d. Police Department

51. The architect of Indian Constitution is

a. K.M Munshi b. M.K Gandhi
d. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
c. Dr. Radhakrishnan
fundamental duties to the Indians.
52. There are.
C 14 d. 16
a. 11 b. 10
all those men and women who have attained the
53. Our constitution grants right to vote to
age of d. 19 years
b. 21 years c. 18 years
a. 20 years
movement?
54. Anna Hazare headed which
a. Chipko movement
b. Fight against corruption
d. Peasant movement
c. Green movement

is the world's largest constitution?

55. Which country's constitution
b. America c. England d. France
a. India
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FiLL IN THE BLANKS

1. At present there are categories of Fundamental Rights.
2. Passing criminal law with retrospective effect is called as
3. The Indian Independence Act of 1947 was passed by the
times till now.
4. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution amended.
5. The first written document with respect to basic rightsis
6. can be a ground for reservation of posts in public Employment
7. The chapter of fundamental rights is adopted from the. _constitution

8. The Constituent Assembly first met in the year.

9. At present there are fundamental duties to be performed by citizens of India
10. Right to freedom guarantees rights
ANswERS
1. 6

2. Ex-post-facto-law
3. British Parliament
4. Once
5. Magna Carta
6. Residence
7. United States of America
8. 1946
9. 11
10. 6
 Unit I
UNION AND STATE EXECUTIVE,
LEGISLATUREAND JUDICIARY

OBJECTIVES
and Functions
Union Parliament and State Legislature: Powers
President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
State Governor, Chief Minister and Council ofMinisters
The Supreme Court and High Court: Powers and Functions
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Legislature and Judiciary
6. Power to Punlshfor Contempt: A Hlgh Court is also a Court of Record. Its decision will be
binding on Its subordinate Courts. Its proceedings and decisions have evidential value and
they cannot be questioned by the subordinate Courts. Further, it can punish for contempt of
Itself.

Multiple Cholce Questlons (MCQ)

1. The impeachment of the Presldent of Indla can be initiated in
a. Elther House of the Parllament
b. a joint sitting of both Houses of the Parliament
c. the Lok Sabha alone
d. the Rajya Sabha alone
2. Who is the Ex-offlcio Chairman of the Planning Commission of India7
a. Vice-President of India
b. The Prime Minister of India
c. The Finance Minister of India N
d. The Law Minister of India
3. The President of India addresses his resignation letter to the
a. Chief Justice of India b. Speaker
c. Vice-President d. Prime Minister

4. The Ministers shall hold offlce during the pleasure of the

a. the President b. the House of the People
c. the Prime Minister d. the House of which they are members
5. What is the maximum age prescribed for election as President of India?
b. 62 years C.60 years d. No such limit
a. 58 years
6. Who administers the oath of office to the president?
a. Chief Justice of India b. Speaker of Lok Sabha
[Link]-President
c. Prime Minister

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can resign his office by addressing his resignation
to
7.
a. the President b. the Prime Minister
d. the Chief Justice of India
c. the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha

the Lower house?

8. Who among the following chooses the Speaker of
. The Prime Minister of India
b. The Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
c. The leader of the opposition in
the Lok Sabha
d. The members of lower house
9. The Annual Financial Statement(budget) is proposed by the_
a. President b. Speaker
c. Vice-President d. Finance Minister
10. Representatives of Union Territories in Lok Sabha are chosen by
a. direct election b. Indirect election C. nomination d. All of these
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11. Zero Hour in the Parliament refers to

a. the lunch hour after the sitting b. the last hour of the sitting
c. gap between first hour & agenda d. the second hour of the sitting

12. Question Hour in the Parliament refers to

a. the lunch hour after the sitting b. the last hour of the sitting
c. the first hour of the sitting d. the second hour of the sitting
13. Which one of the following statements regarding Judiciary in India is not correct?
a. District Courtsin India are presided over by a Judge
b. The District and Session Judge is the principal court of civil jurisdiction
c. The Munsiff's Court has both civil and Criminal
Jurisdiction
d. The District and Session Judge has the power to impose capital punishment.
14. Which one of the following jurisdictions of the Indian Judiciary covers Public Interest
Litigation?
a. Original Jurisdiction b. Appellate Jurisdiction
N
c. Epistolary Jurisdiction d. Advisory Jurisdiction
15. Which one of the following High Courts has the territorial jurisdiction over Andaman
and Nicobar Islands?
a. Andhra Pradesh b. Kolkata
c. Chennai d. Odisha
16. The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the
States falls under its
a. advisory jurisdiction b. appellate jurisdiction
[Link] jurisdiction d. constitutional jurisdiction
17. The power of judicial review in India is
a. explicit b. implicit
[Link] by the President d. given by the Parliament
18. District Judges in a state are appointed by the
a. Governor
b. Chief Justice of High Court
[Link] of Ministers of the State
d. Advocate General of the State
19. The total number of High Courts in India at present is
a. twenty one b. sixteen c. fifteen d. eighteen

20. The State of Jammu and Kashmir was accorded special status under
a. Article 356 of the Constitution
b. Article 370 of the Constitution
c. Articles 356 and 370 of the Constitution
d. None of the above
he
21. Who among the following is a legal adviser of the State Government as provided by
Constitution?
a. Public Prosecutor b. Solicitor General
c. Advocate General d. Attorney General
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92. While appointing a Governor, the President generally consults the Chief Minister of the
State. This is
a. constitutionally imperative
b. a matter of convention
c. because Parliament has legislated to the effect
d. a duty of the President

the Chancellor of State Universities?

23. Who acts as
a. Governor b. Chief Minister
[Link] of High Court d. President
24. Which among the following is the exclusive jurisdiction ofthe State Governmer
a. Corporation Tax b. Customs duty Tax
c. Sales Tax d. Income Tax

25. The special status of Jammu and Kashmir implies that the state has N
a. separate defense forces b. a separate constitution
c. a separate judiciary d. All of the above

26. The Union Territories are administered by

a. the Prime Minister
b. the Union cabinet
c. the Parliament
d. the President through administrators appointed by him
27. Judicial Review function of the Supreme Court means the power to
a. Review the functioning of judiciary in the country
b. Undertake periodic review of the Constitution.
c. Examine the constitutional validity of the
laws
d. Review its own judgment
28. The only-Union Territory which has a High Court of its own
a. Daman and Diu b. Delhi
c. Lakshadweep d. Chandigarh

29. The elections to Panchayats are to be held

a. every four years
b. every five years
C. when the State Government decides to do so

d. at the centre's directive

30. Chief Minister ofa State is responsible to

a. Governor b. Legislative Assembly
c. Prime Minister d. Rajya Sabha
31. The Chief Justice (or a Judge) of the High Court can be removed by the
a. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
b. same procedure as for the Judges of the Supreme Court
c. Governor
d. Union Home Ministry
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236

32. The family court decides disputes relating to

a domestic violence b. marriage affairs
property matters d. consumer affairs

33. Lok sabha has more power over:

a. Ordinary Bill b. Special Bill c. Financial Bill d. Individual Bill

34. Members of Rajya sabha are elected by which members

a Lok sabha b. State Legislative assembly
c Council of states d. State Legislative council

35. After how many years 1/3d of the members of Rajya sabha retire?
a. 6 years C. 5 years d. 2 years
b.4years
Normally what kind of session does parliament hold?
a. Budget session b. Manson session
c Winter session d. All of the above
N
37. When does the President assent the Bill
a Lok sabha passé the Bill b. Rajya sabha passes the Bill
c Lok sabha &Rajya sabha passes the Bill d. None ofthe above.
38. At present Rajya sabha consists of members
a. 245 b. 545 C. 250 d. 550

39. President of India nominates members to Rajya sabha

a. 12 b. 24 c. 48 d. None of the above
40. Who is the Ex-officio chairman of Rajya sabha?
a. Presidents of India b. Vice President of India
c. Finance minister d. Chief Justice of India
41. The term of Lok sabha is:
a. 5 years b. 4 years c. 3 years d. 6 years
42. Minimum age required to contest for Rajya sabha:
a. 18 years b. 25 years c. 30 years d. 35 years
43. Rajya sabha is also called as
a. council of states b. House of peoples
[Link] of Lords d. House of Commons

44. Who among the following have not held the office of the president of India?
a. APJ Abdul Kalam b. K.R. Narayanan
c. Shankar Dayal Sharma d. Bairam Singh Shekawat
45. Which among the following is the capital of two states?
a. Chandigar b. Chattisgar c. Andaman d. Bhopal
46. Who among the following did not hold the office of Prime Minister of India?
a. I.K Gujral b. H.D Deve Gowda
c.R. Venkataraman d.V.P Singh
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minister of India when New economic policy1991 (LPG) was

Who was the finance
initiated?

a. P. Chidambaram b. Manmohan Singh

c. Pranab Mukerji d. PV Narasimha Rao
to Lok
AR. President of India nominates how many members from Anglo Indian Community
Sabha?

a. 12 b. 2 C. 4 d. 15

49. Adjournment
can be passed by_
a. President b. vice president
[Link] d. Council of Ministers

make any law for the whole or any part of India for implementing
50. The parliament
can

International treaties

a. with the consent of all states

N
b. with the consent of majority of states
[Link] the consent of the state concerned
d. without the consent of any state

51. The power to create a new All India Service is vested solely with_
a. Lok Sabha b. Rajya Sabha
d. Vice President of India
c. President of India
their resignation to
52. Member of parliament should submit
a. Prime Minister b. President
d. Vice president
c. Speaker
to conduct a session in either of
the house?
53. What should be the minimum quorum
b. 1/10 of the total members
a. 1/3 of the total members
c.4 of the total members
d. No minimum quorum required

54. Money Bill can be initiated by

b. Lok sabha
a. Rajya sabha
c. State legislative council d. State legislative assembly

55. What is the present strength of Lok Sabha? d. 250

b.550 C. 245
a. 545

56. Starred questions means

a. requires oral answer
b. requires a written answer

[Link] short notice

d. None of the above
Bill is not correct?
57. Which of the following statements about a Money
a. A money Bill can be tabled in
either house of the parliament
sabha is the final authority to declare
whether a Billi rmoney Bill or
b. The speaker of Lok
not
the Lok Sabha & send it for
C. The Rajya sabha must returna Money Bill passed by
consideration within 14 days
d. The president cannot return a Money Bill to the LuK Sabha for reconsideration.
2.38 Indian Constitution & Human Rights

Fill in the blanks

1. The upper house of the Parliament is called.
2. The President of India can be removed from his office on the grounds of
3. The chief Justice of India is appointed by the
4. In the Indian Constitution, the subjects of administration have been divided into
lists
5. The President of India is elected for years
6. The minimum age prescribed for the membership of Rajya Sabha is
7. The minimum age prescribed for the membership of LoK Sabha
is
8. Chief Justice of India and other judges of the Supreme Court retire at the age
of.
9 is the Chairman of Lok Sabha
10 administers oath of office to the President of India.

AnswerS
1 Rajya Sabha
2. Violating the constitution
3 President
4 Three
5. 5
6. 30
7. 25
8. 65
9 Speaker
10. Chief Justice of India
 Unit
CONCEPT AND DEVELOPMENT
OF HUMAN RIGHTS

THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATI

OF luman Rights
A0oPO RE WITEe WATIONS tutRAljaGstnelr A
IT18D0 MELTING, HELD I PARIS ON 10 o e M BER. 1040

OBJECTIVES
a) Meaning Scope and Development of Human Rights
b) United Nations and Human Rights - UNHCR

C) UDHR 1948, ICCPR 1996 and ICESCR 1966

3.16 IC& HR

3.11 THE CovENANT ON EcoNOMIC SoCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS (ICESCR) 1996
It incorporated provisions concerning-
) Right to self determination: Equality of socio-economic and cultural rights
and adequate wages; right to social security; right to adequate standard ofli right
enjoyment of highest attainable standard of physical and mental health; right ight
compulsory education; right to benefits of scientific progress; right to family a
enjoyment of national wealth and resources.
family; and right
Besides, it contains series of provisions relating to the submission of reports b
the
states to the UN Secretary General, to the Human Rights Commission, to the Eecan
Social Council and also, to the UN General Assembly, specifying the
obligations and the progress in this respect.
fulfllment these
(ii) Relief to the Individual against State Non-Existent: It may not be out of place to r
that the UN charter prohibits interference in the domestic affairs of any member point
state Ha
o
no provision in these declarations permits an individual to petition for reliefagainsta
violating human rights. A proposal mooted to grant such a right was later abandoned. In tate
the UN has, time and again, declined to arrive at any agreement which act
institutionalizes strons
rOng
measures of international control for the protection of individual freedom.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

1. Expand UDHR.
a. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b. Universal Director of Human Rights
[Link] Direction of Human Rights
[Link] Direction of Human Rights
2. Where does U.N Human Rights Committee meet?
a. Geneva b. Paris C. America d. London
3. Human Rights Declaration was made by U.N.O in the year
a. 1950 b. 1948 c.1947 d.1952
4. Expand WHO
World Human Organisation b. Women Health Organisation
c. World Health Organisation d. None of the above
5. Expand UNO
a. Union Nations
organization b. Union Negro
Organisation
[Link] Nations Organisation d. Universal Nationalities Organisation
6. What is the total strength of U.N Commission of Human Rights?7
a. 53 members b. 52 members
c.50 members d. 55 members
7. Universal Declaration of Human Right declared on
a. 8th Dec 1947 b. 24th Oct 1945 c. 10th Dec 1948 d. 10th Nov 1946

8. The Headquarters of the United Nations Human Rights Council is

a. New York b. Paris c. Tokyo d. Geneva
 Concept and Development of Human Rights 3.17

means
Human
Rights
9.
separable rights the human being
from
a. In
to all round development of human being
b. Right
basic needs
c. Right to provide
above
d. All the

40Which of the following is the human right?

radical discrimination b. Right against gender discrimination
a. Right against
to religious freedom d. All the above
c. Right

The function of Human Rights

Commission is
11,
after the execution of Human Rights
a. To look
on Human Rights
b. To submit the report
c. Awareness of Human Rights
d. All the above
12. The Indian delegation to the first world conference was led by
a. Dr. Manmohan Singh b. Farookh Abdulla
c Dinesh Singh d. Alam Khan
13. Which principle organ of United Nations that virtually accomplished its object?
a. The Security Council b. The general assembly
c. International court of Justice d. The Trusteeship Council

14. The Intrnational Human Rights Convention adopted by the United Nations in 1990
relates to
a. disabled b. Stateless persons
c. migrant workers d. children

15. Which of the following is Human Right Organisation?

b. The Organisations of African Unity
a. The French Community
c. The Arab League d. Amnesty International

16. Where was the universal declaration adopted?

a. Paris b. London c. Geneva d. Washington

17. Which among the following is a First generation rights?

a. Political rights b. Social rights c. Economic rights d. Cultural rights

18. Which is the first Human rights declaration adopted by the United Nations?
a. UDHR b. ICCPR c. ICSECRR d. CEDWw

19. Who was the first chairman of the commission on Human Rights?
a. Eleanor Roosevelt b. Woodrow Wilson
c. Thomos Jefferson d. Thomas Paine
0. When is the United Nations days celebrated?
a. 24th October b. 24th November c. 24th December d. 10th December
3.18 IC& HR

21. Expand ECOsOC

a. Economics and social council b. Ecological & Social Club
c. Eco Society d. Eco Social Council
22. When did ICPR came into force?
a. 1975 b. 1985 c. 1976 d. 1980
23. Article _of ICCPR protects the child rights.
a. 20 b. 16 c. 23 d. 24
24. Who appoints the U.N High commissioner for Human Rights?
a. Security Council [Link] Assembly
c. Economic & Social Council d. Secretary General
25. When did India ratified to be a part of the covenant of ICCPR?
a. 10th April 1979 b. 10th June 1979
c. 10th May 1979 d. 10th July 1979
26. Who monitors ICCPR?
a. U.N Human Rights Committee b. General Assembly
c. Security council d. Trusteeship council
27. Magna Carta was issued by_
a. King John of England b. French Declaration
c.U.S Bill of Rights d. Swiz Bill of Rights
28. When was the Declaration of U.N signed?
a. 1" Jan 1940 b. 1st Jan 1941 c. 1st Jan 1942 d. 1st Jan 1943
29. Expand ILO
a. International Labour Organisation b. International League Organisation
c. International legal Organisation d. None of the above
30. How many articles are there in Human Rights?
a. 20 b. 30 C. 25 d. 35
31. Which day is celebrated as human rights day?
a. 10th Nov 1948 b. 10th Dec 1948 c. 8th Nov 1948 d.8th Dec 1948
32. What is the total strength of UNO?
a. 192 b. 193 C. 194 d. 200
33. Expand IRO
a. International Refugee Organisation b. International Relief Organisation
c. International Rehabilitation Organisation d. None of the above
34. Right to peace is a. -generation right.
a. First generation right b. Second generation right
c. Third generation right d. Fourth generation right
35. Who among the following is appointed as U.N High Commissioner for Human Rigns
20147
a. Sashi Taroor b. Prince Zeid bin Raad
c. Angela Morkel d. Michael Obama
 Unit IV
HUMAN RIGHTS IN INDIA

Your
Riiis
OBJECTIVES
and SHRC)
a Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (NHRC
b)First,Second and Third Generation Human Rights
c)JudicialActivism and Human Rights
 Human Rights in India 4.15

The Court has for all practical purposes disregarded the separation of powers under the Constitution,
nd assumed a general supervisory function over other branches of governments. The temptation
has
to rush
to the Supreme Court and 21 High Courts for any grievance against a public authority
also deflected the primary responsibility of citizens themselves in a representative self government
ecutive responsible for their actions. The answer often given by the
of making legislators and the
judiciary to this type of overreach compelled to take upon this task as the other branches
is that it is
the political branches
of government have failed in their obligations. On this specious justification,
when it has failed,
of government may, by the same logic, take over the functions of the judiciary
to meet the
and there can be no doubt that there are many areas where the judiciary has failed
expectations of the public by its inefficiency and areas of cases.
and
Justice Jackson of the U.S. has aptly said: "The doctrine of judicial activism which justifies easy
constant readiness to set aside decisions of other branches of Government is wholly incompatible
with a faith in democracy and in so far it encourages a belief that judges should be left to correct
the result of public indifference it is a vicious teaching." Unless the parameters of PIL are strictly
formulated by the Supreme Court and strictly observed, PIL which is so necessary in India is in danger
of becoming diffuse, unprincipled, encroaching into the functions of other branches of government
and ineffective by its indiscriminate use.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

1. Who was the first chairperson of NHRC?

a. Justice M.N Venkatachalaih b. Justice Ranganath Mishra
c. Justice Santosh Hegde d. Justice S Verma
2. Which generations rights are called "Blue Rights"?
a. First generations b. Second generation
c. Third generation d. Fourth generation
3. Which generations rights are called "Red Rights"?
a. First generations b. Second generation
c. Third generation d. Fourth generation
4. Which generations rights are called "green Rights"?
a. First generations b. Second generation
c. Third generation d. Fourth generation
5. Human Rights are classified as first, second and third generation by
a. Karl Vasak b. Lialenin c. Roosevelt d. Bernard Shaw
6. What is the retirement age of the members of NHRC?
a. 55 years b. 60 years c. 65 years d. 70 years
7. Into how many generations Human Rights are classified as per Jurist Karel Vasak?
a. One b. Two C. Three d. Four
8. Where is the head office of NHRC located?
a. New Delhi b. Mumbai c. Kolkatta d. Chennai
appoints the chairman of the National Human Rights Commission.
a. Prime Minister [Link] Justice of India
c. President d. UNO
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10. Duration of the National Human Rights Commission is years.

a. 6 b. 2 c.5 d. 4
11. Total members of the National Human Rights Commission are
a. 6 b.5 c.7 d.8
12. appoints the chairman of the State Human Rights Commission.
a. Law Minister b. Chief Justice of High Court
c. Governor d. Chief Minister
13. First generation rights are mostly.
a. Negative rights b. Positive rights
[Link] rights d. Economic rights
14. PIL stands fro
a. Public Interest b. Private Interest Litigation
Litigation
c. Public International Law d. Private International Law
15. The power of judiciary to nullify the Law is known as
a. Judicial Activism b. Judicial Review
c. Judicial clarification d. None of the above
16. Right to peace is a generation right
a. First generations b. Second generations
C. Third generations d. Fourth generations
17. Human beings are for to live as a.
a. Citizen b. Human Being Cc. Common man d. Ordinary man
18. The Judicial activism in India can be witnessed with reference to the review power of
the supreme court under article
a. 226 .32 C. 141 d. 142
19. The theory of separation of powers was given by__
a. Montesquieu b. Jeffery Archer c. K.C where d. Roosevelt
20. Which article expressly vests the executive power of the union in the president?
a. 226 b. 32 c. 141 d. 53(1)
21. Supreme court has invented a new doctrine called as:
a. Public Interest Litigation b. Public Interest Litigation
c. Private Interest Litigation d. Political Interest Litigation
22. Judicial Activism is
a. For protection of the Rights of the citizens
b. For curtailment of the power of the government
c. For the curtailment of activities of the organization
d. For the follow up of the courts directions.
23. PIL is a improved version of_ country
a. UK b. USA C. France d. Germany
24. Which chapter of the act deals with NHRC?
a. Chapter lI to ll [Link] to IV [Link] to IV d. Chapter lIlI to V

25. Liberty, Equality and Fraternity is a watchword of which revolution?

a. French Revolution b. Russian Revolution
c. German Revolution d. American Revolution