Q: The Fundamental Rights are called Fundamental because ________.

The Fundamental Rights are called Fundamental because they are essential and natural to the development of human beings. The Fundamental Rights are defined as basic human freedoms that every Indian citizen has the right to enjoy for a proper and harmonious development of personality. These rights universally apply to all citizens, irrespective of race, place of birth, religion, caste or gender. Those persons who are not citizens are also considered in matters like equality before law. They are enforceable by the courts, subject to certain restrictions.

Question 1

Which among the following was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the " heart and soul of the Constitution of India " ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called Article 32 of the Indian Constitution i.e. Right to Constitutional remedies as ' the heart and soul of the Constitution'.It was made so because mere declaration of the fundamental right without an effective machinery for enforcement of the fundamental rights would have been meaningless. Also, a right which does not have a remedy is a worthless declaration. Thus, the framers of our constitution adopted the special provisions in the article 32 which provided remedies to the violated fundamental rights of citizen.

Question 2

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called which right as the soul and heart of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Article 32 deals with Right to Constitutional remedies. It states that an aggrieved citizen can approach the court for remedy for enforcement of rights. If it is fundamental right , s/he can directly approach the High Court or the Supreme Court. That is why Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called it the 'heart and soul of the Constitution'.

Question 3

Explain the meaning and importance of Fundamental Rights.

Accepted Answer

In India, like most other democracies in the world, some rights are mentioned in the Constitution. These rights are fundamental to our life and are given a special status. They are called Fundamental Rights. It talks about securing for all its citizens equality, liberty and justice. Fundamental Rights are an important basic feature of the Indian Constitution. These are preserved in the Part III of the Constitution. Importance' of Fundamental Rights: (i) Fundamental Rights create a feeling of security amongst the minorities in the country. (ii) No democracy can function in the absence of basic rights such as freedom of speech and expression. (iii) Fundamental Rights grant the standards of conduct, citizenship, justice and fair play. They act as a check on the government.

Question 4

Write a note on equality in Indian democracy.

Accepted Answer

The Indian constitution recognises all persons as equals. This means that every individual in the country irrespective of his/her caste, religion, educational and economic backgrounds is recognised as equal. Although, inequality still exists in the country, yet the principle of the equality of all persons is recognised. While earlier no law existed to protect people from discrimination and ill-treatment now there are several that work to see that people are treated with dignity.

Question 5

Which of the following are envisaged as being part of the 'Right against Exploitation' in the Constitution of India?
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour.
2. Abolition of untouchability.
3. Protection of the interests of the minorities.
4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Accepted Answer

Option C is the correct answer. The Right against Exploitation enshrined in the Indian Constitution guarantees the dignity of the individual. It also prohibits the exploitation or misuse of service by force or inducement in the following ways: It prohibits human trafficking i.e. it criminalizes buying and selling of human beings like a commodity.

Question 6

The Fundamental Rights are called Fundamental because ________.

Accepted Answer

The Fundamental Rights are called&#10;Fundamental because they are essential and natural to the development of human&#10;beings. The Fundamental Rights are defined as basic human freedoms that every&#10;Indian citizen has the right to enjoy for a proper and harmonious development&#10;of personality. These rights universally apply to all citizens, irrespective of&#10;race, place of birth, religion, caste or gender. Those persons who are not&#10;citizens are also considered in matters like equality before law. They are&#10;enforceable by the courts, subject to certain restrictions.

Question 7

How many Fundamental Rights are there in the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Fundamental Rights find a place in Part 3 of the Constitution of India. These rights give people protection from oppressive governments and place a duty on the government to uphold them. If our rights are violated by the government, we can go to the court for protection of these rights. There are 6 fundamental rights which are:&#10;&#10;Right to EqualityRight to FreedomRight against Exploitation Right to Freedom of Religion Cultural and Educational Rights Right to Constitutional Remedies

Question 8

In how many ways the government has tried to implement the equality?

Accepted Answer

The two ways in which the government has tried to implement the equality that is guaranteed in the Constitution is first through laws and second through government programmes or schemes to help disadvantaged communities.

Question 9

___________ is the protector of our Fundamental Rights.

Accepted Answer

Indian judiciary or the Supreme Court is the protector of fundamental rights of Indian citizens and the guardian of the Indian constitution because it has been given the power to protect, safeguard and uphold the Constitution and its various components. It can also empower to declare a law null and void if it is found to be inconsistent with the Constitution.

Question 10

Which of the following not comes under the definition of 'information' under RTI Act 2005 ?

Accepted Answer

File notings indicates the thought process of the government which not comes under the definition of 'information' under RTI Act 2005.

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Fundamental Rights

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Introduction to Fundamental rights and its features

Right to Equality

Right to Freedom

Right Against Exploitation

Right to Freedom of Religion

Cultural and Educational Right