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Question 31. Article 24 of the Indian Constitution "Prohibition of employment of children in factories etc" deals with?
  1.    The fundamental rights of the Indian citizen
  2.    The Union Government
  3.    The State Government
  4.    The Directive Principles of State Policy
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> The fundamental rights of the Indian citizen
Article-24 of Indian constitution deals with fundamental rights under Part-III of constitution. As per provisions of Article-24, no child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or engaged in any hazardous work. Article-24 is not banning child labour.
Question 32. No person can be employed in factories or mines unless he is above the age of -
  1.    12 years
  2.    14 years
  3.    18 years
  4.    20 years
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 14 years
Article-24 of Indian constitution deals with fundamental rights under Part-III of constitution. As per provisions of Article-24, no child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or engaged in any hazardous work. Article-24 is not banning child labour.
Question 33. In which of the following articles the interests of minorities are covered?
  1.    14
  2.    19
  3.    29
  4.    32
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 29
Article-29 safeguards the interests of minorities. It establishes that any section of citizens having a distinct language and scripts of culture of its own can conserve the same.
Question 34. What is the basis of recognition of minorities in Indian constitution?
  1.    Religion
  2.    Caste
  3.    Ratio of the community to total population
  4.    Colour
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Religion
Article-30 recognises religious and linguistic minorities. It provides right to all minorities whether religious or linguistic establish and administer educational institutions.
Question 35. Article 27 of the Indian Constitution "Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion" deals with?
  1.    The Union Government
  2.    The State Government
  3.    The Directive Principles of State Policy
  4.    The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
Article-27 of Indian constitution deals with fundamental rights of Indian citizens under part-III of constitution. This article provides freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion.
Question 36. The Basic Structure of our Constitution was proclaimed by the Supreme Court in-
  1.    Keshavananda Bharti case
  2.    Golaknath case
  3.    Minerva Mills case
  4.    Gopalan case
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Keshavananda Bharti case
Keshavananda Bharti vs state of Kerela case, 1973 is one of the most important legal battle of Indian constitution. While pronouncing judgement Supreme Court proclaimed the concept of Basic Structure. It said parliament can amend fundamental rights subject to basic structure of constitution. At that time court did define what is basic structure.
Question 37. By which of the following rights fundamental rights are ensured in Indian constitution?
  1.    Right to equality
  2.    Right against exploitation
  3.    Right to constitutional remedies
  4.    Educational and cultural right
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Right to constitutional remedies
Just mentioning fundamental rights in constitution without providing provisions for their enforcement would have no meaning. Article-32 which is right to constitutional remedies ensures the enforcement of fundamental rights. That is why "Father of Constitution" Dr. B.R. Ambedkar termed this article as "Heart and soul of constitution".
Question 38. Which Article of the Indian Constitution did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar term as the "Heart and Soul of the Indian Constitution"?
  1.    Article 14
  2.    Article 19
  3.    Article 356
  4.    Article 32
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Article 32
Just mentioning fundamental rights in constitution without providing provisions for their enforcement would have no meaning. Article-32 which is right to constitutional remedies ensures the enforcement of fundamental rights. That is why "Father of Constitution" Dr. B.R. Ambedkar termed this article as "Heart and soul of constitution".
Question 39. Which writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing?
  1.    Writ of Certiorari
  2.    Writ of Habeas Corpus
  3.    Writ of Mandamus
  4.    Writ of Quo Warranto
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Writ of Mandamus
Mandamus which literally means 'command' is a writ issued by court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that he has failed or refused to perform. This writ can be issued only against a government official and not against a private individual or body.
Question 40. ___ is issued when the court finds that a particular office holder is not doing legal duty and thereby is infringing on the right of an individual.
  1.    Habeas Corpus
  2.    Mandamus
  3.    Prohibition
  4.    Quo-Warranto
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Mandamus
Mandamus is a writ issued by a superior court to any govemment official, corporation or public authority to do or refrain from doing something. Both Supreme Court and High Court have been empowered with writ jurisdiction. This particular writ is applicable only on applicable only on public bodies.

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