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Indian Constitution at Work

Class 11 · Polity

Ch 2 · Rights in the Indian Constitution

Real UPSC Prelims questions from 2016–2026, linked to this book. Try each one first, then open the answer. 2026 answers follow UPSC's provisional answer key.

Prelims 2017 · Q17

Consider the following statements:

With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon

  1. 1.legislative function.
  2. 2.executive function.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC's answer: (d)

NCERT answers it: Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work, Ch 2 (Rights in the Indian Constitution).

Indian Constitution at Work (ch 2): the Directive Principles are not legally enforceable ('non-justiciable'), so they bind neither the legislature nor the executive in law. So (d).

Hindi version: UPSC's official question paper (2017), question 17 ↗

Prelims 2017 · Q97

Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India?

  1. 1.Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
  2. 2.Abolition of untouchability
  3. 3.Protection of the interests of minorities
  4. 4.Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. (a)1, 2 and 4 only
  2. (b)2, 3 and 4 only
  3. (c)1 and 4 only
  4. (d)1, 2, 3 and 4
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UPSC's answer: (c)

NCERT answers it: Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work, Ch 2 (Rights in the Indian Constitution).

Indian Constitution at Work (ch 2) lists, under the right against exploitation, the ban on trafficking and forced labour and on child labour in hazardous jobs. Untouchability comes under the Right to Equality, and minorities under Cultural and Educational Rights. So (c).

Hindi version: UPSC's official question paper (2017), question 97 ↗

Prelims 2018 · Q92

Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement?

  1. (a)Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution
  2. (b)Article 17 and the Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IV
  3. (c)Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part III
  4. (d)Article 24 and the provisions under the 44th Amendment to the Constitution
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UPSC's answer: (c)

NCERT answers it: Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work, Ch 2 (Rights in the Indian Constitution).

Indian Constitution at Work (ch 2): Article 21 protects life and personal liberty, a right in Part III. Only option (c) names Article 21. So (c).

Hindi version: UPSC's official question paper (2018), question 92 ↗

Prelims 2020 · Q4

Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?

  1. (a)Right against Exploitation
  2. (b)Right to Freedom
  3. (c)Right to Constitutional Remedies
  4. (d)Right to Equality
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UPSC's answer: (d)

NCERT answers it: Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work, Ch 2 (Rights in the Indian Constitution).

Indian Constitution at Work (ch 2) lists 'Abolition of Untouchability' under the Right to Equality. So (d).

Hindi version: UPSC's official question paper (2020), question 4 ↗

Prelims 2020 · Q12

Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State?

  1. (a)Directive Principles of State Policy
  2. (b)Fundamental Rights
  3. (c)Preamble
  4. (d)Seventh Schedule
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UPSC's answer: (a)

NCERT answers it: Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work, Ch 2 (Rights in the Indian Constitution).

Indian Constitution at Work (ch 2): the Directive Principles set goals such as the welfare of the people and social, economic and political justice — the ideal of a welfare state. So (a).

Hindi version: UPSC's official question paper (2020), question 12 ↗

Prelims 2020 · Q18

With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. 1.They shall be enforceable by courts.
  2. 2.They shall not be enforceable by any court.
  3. 3.The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the State.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)2 and 3 only
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UPSC's answer: (d)

NCERT answers it: Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work, Ch 2 (Rights in the Indian Constitution).

Indian Constitution at Work (ch 2): the Directive Principles are guidelines for governments but are not enforceable in courts ('non-justiciable'). So 2 and 3 are true, 1 is false: (d).

Hindi version: UPSC's official question paper (2020), question 18 ↗

Prelims 2024 · Q83

A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:

  1. (a)a government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.
  2. (b)the Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.
  3. (c)the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.
  4. (d)the Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.
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UPSC's answer: (c)

NCERT answers it: Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work, Ch 2 (Rights in the Indian Constitution).

Indian Constitution at Work (ch 2): a higher court issues the writ of prohibition when a lower court takes up a case beyond its jurisdiction. So (c).

Hindi version: UPSC's official question paper (2024), question 83 ↗

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