Fundamental Rights and Duties PYQs with Explanations
Concept revision + 10 clickable questions + detailed explanations
This lesson converts recurring previous-paper concepts into an exam-ready revision set. Question wording is independently rewritten for clarity; explanations are original; and official APPSC, UPSC, SSC and RRB repositories are linked for verification.
Topic Focus
Articles, writs, citizen-only rights, Fundamental Duties and recurring constitutional traps.
Rapid Answer Map
| No. | Question focus | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamental Rights are mainly contained in which Part of the Constitution? | Part III |
| 2 | Article 32 is associated with: | Constitutional remedies |
| 3 | Untouchability is abolished under: | Article 17 |
| 4 | The Right to Education for children aged 6–14 years is provided by: | Article 21A |
| 5 | Which rights protect persons against trafficking and forced labour? | Articles 23–24 |
| 6 | Fundamental Duties are listed in: | Article 51A |
| 7 | How many Fundamental Duties are currently listed? | 11 |
| 8 | Freedom of religion is mainly covered by Articles: | 25–28 |
| 9 | Which writ commands a public authority to perform a public duty? | Mandamus |
| 10 | Which Fundamental Right is available to citizens as well as foreigners? | Equality before law under Article 14 |
10 Clickable MCQs
Fundamental Rights are mainly contained in which Part of the Constitution?
Fundamental Rights are in Part III, Articles 12 to 35.
Article 32 is associated with:
Article 32 guarantees the right to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
Untouchability is abolished under:
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
The Right to Education for children aged 6–14 years is provided by:
Article 21A was inserted by the 86th Constitutional Amendment.
Which rights protect persons against trafficking and forced labour?
Articles 23 and 24 form the Right against Exploitation.
Fundamental Duties are listed in:
Article 51A in Part IVA lists Fundamental Duties.
How many Fundamental Duties are currently listed?
There are 11 Fundamental Duties. The 86th Amendment added the duty relating to education of children.
Freedom of religion is mainly covered by Articles:
Articles 25 to 28 deal with freedom of conscience and religion.
Which writ commands a public authority to perform a public duty?
Mandamus means “we command” and directs performance of a public or statutory duty.
Which Fundamental Right is available to citizens as well as foreigners?
Article 14 applies to any person, not only citizens.
Common Exam Traps
Quick Revision Checklist
- 1. Part III — Part IV contains Directive Principles.
- 2. Constitutional remedies — Dr. Ambedkar called it the heart and soul of the Constitution.
- 3. Article 17 — It operates against both State and private individuals.
- 4. Article 21A — It made elementary education a Fundamental Right.
- 5. Articles 23–24 — Article 24 prohibits child labour below 14 in factories, mines and hazardous employment.
- 6. Article 51A — They were initially added by the 42nd Amendment.
- 7. 11 — The original 42nd Amendment inserted ten duties.
- 8. 25–28 — Articles 29–30 protect cultural and educational rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these questions copied from coaching websites?
No. Questions are independently rewritten from recurring concepts in official paper repositories and standard sources.
Why is an exact exam year not shown beside every question?
An exam and year are shown only when the source can be checked reliably. This prevents incorrect PYQ attribution.
How should I use this page?
Attempt all questions once, study explanations, revise the answer map, and reattempt after two days.
Official Paper Sources
- APPSC – Question papers and final keys
- APPSC – Question papers of various notifications
- UPSC – Previous question papers
- SSC – Official portal and previous papers
- RRB – Official question/response notices
Source policy: Official repositories establish the tested concepts. Explanations and practice presentation here are original.
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