If you are getting ready for exams like UPSC, SSC, State PSCs, Railways, or other government jobs, it is important to understand the Indian Constitution, Human Rights, Fundamental Rights, Duties, and main changes (Amendments) in the law. To help you practice, we have made 40 simple multiple-choice questions (MCQs). These cover important topics like NHRC, SHRC, rights, duties, and major rules in the Constitution. These questions will help you check how much you know and understand.
In which year was year the National Commission for Minorities formed?
A) 1980
B) 1985
C) 1992
D) 1996
Answer: C) 1992
Which of the following best explains the role of State Human Rights Commissions (SHRC)?
A) They deal only with issues related to women’s rights
B) They look into complaints of human rights violations within a state
C) They control the state police and judiciary directly
D) They appoint Governors of states
Answer: B) They look into complaints of human rights violations within a state
The Chairperson of the NHRC is always a person who has been:
A) A retired Chief Justice of India
B) A retired Governor of any state
C) A retired judge of the High Court
D) A former Attorney General of India
Answer: A) A retired Chief Justice of India
The Chairperson of a State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) is a person who has been:
A) A retired Chief Justice of India
B) A retired Judge of a High Court
C) A retired Judge of the Supreme Court
D) Any senior IAS officer
Answer: B) A retired Judge of a High Court
The National Human Rights Commission has how many members including the Chairperson?
A) 5 members
B) 7 members
C) 9 members
D) 10 members
Answer: B) 7 members
The NHRC and SHRC primarily deal with the violation of which rights guaranteed to people in India?
A) Legal Rights
B) Political Rights
C) Human Rights as defined under the UN and Indian law
D) Religious Rights only
Answer: C) Human Rights as defined under the UN and Indian law
The NHRC of India has the power to inquire into human rights violations. However, its recommendations are:
A) Legally binding on the government
B) Only advisory in nature
C) Enforceable through the Supreme Court only
D) Enforceable only through Parliament
Answer: B) Only advisory in nature
Which of the following is NOT part of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
A) Justice
B) Liberty
C) Equality
D) Right to Property
Answer: D) Right to Property
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) are contained in which part of the Constitution?
A) Part III
B) Part IV
C) Part V
D) Part IX
Answer: B) Part IV
Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution of India through which amendment?
A) 24th Amendment, 1971
B) 42nd Amendment, 1976
C) 44th Amendment, 1978
D) 52nd Amendment, 1985
Answer: B) 42nd Amendment, 1976
The Inter-State Council is established under which Article of the Constitution?
A) Article 263
B) Article 280
C) Article 324
D) Article 370
Answer: A) Article 263
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is established under which part of the Constitution?
A) Part XIV
B) Part XV
C) Part XVI
D) Part XVII
Answer: A) Part XIV
Which Article deals with the suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency?
A) Article 19
B) Article 20
C) Article 352
D) Article 359
Answer: D) Article 359
Which Article gives the High Courts the power to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights and for other purposes?
A) Article 226
B) Article 227
C) Article 228
D) Article 229
Answer: A) Article 226
The Right to Education was made a Fundamental Right under which constitutional amendment?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 86th Amendment
D) 92nd Amendment
Answer: C) 86th Amendment
Which Article guarantees the Right to Education for children between 6 and 14 years of age?
A) Article 19
B) Article 21A
C) Article 29
D) Article 51
Answer: B) Article 21A
The 44th Constitutional Amendment removed the Right to Property from Fundamental Rights. In which year was it passed?
A) 1975
B) 1976
C) 1978
D) 1982
Answer: C) 1978
In which Article of the Constitution is the office of the CAG of India mentioned?
A) Article 148
B) Article 280
C) Article 324
D) Article 356
Answer: A) Article 148
Which of the following Constitutional Amendments reduced the age of eligibility for voting rights from 21 to 18 years?
A) 44th Amendment
B) 52nd Amendment
C) 61st Amendment
D) 69th Amendment
Answer: C) 61st Amendment
The 69th Amendment Act of 1991 gave special status to which Indian territory by creating a Legislative Assembly?
A) Chandigarh
B) Goa
C) Delhi (NCT)
D) Puducherry
Answer: C) Delhi (NCT)
Which Amendment Act granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions in India?
A) 42nd Amendment Act
B) 52nd Amendment Act
C) 73rd Amendment Act
D) 86th Amendment Act
Answer: C) 73rd Amendment Act
When was the Right to Information (RTI) Act passed?
A) 2000
B) 2002
C) 2005
D) 2007
Answer: C) 2005
Which Fundamental Right provides protection to minorities to conserve their language, script, and culture?
A) Right to Equality
B) Right to Freedom
C) Cultural and Educational Rights
D) Right against Exploitation
Answer: C) Cultural and Educational Rights
Which Constitutional Amendment is called the “Mini-Constitution” because it brought major changes to the Indian Constitution?
A) 24th Amendment
B) 42nd Amendment
C) 44th Amendment
D) 61st Amendment
Answer: B) 42nd Amendment
In which year was the National Commission for Women formed?
A) 1985
B) 1990
C) 1992
D) 1995
Answer: C) 1992
