Fundamental Rights and Duties PYQs with Explanations

Previous Questions SeriesIndian PolityUpdated July 2026

Fundamental Rights and Duties PYQs with Explanations

Concept revision + 10 clickable questions + detailed explanations

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How this page is prepared

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.

Accuracy rule: An exact exam name or year is not attached unless it can be verified from a primary paper or official key. Questions marked “PYQ-based concept” reflect recurring tested ideas, not a claim of verbatim reproduction.

Rapid Answer Map

No.Question focusCorrect answer
1Fundamental Rights are mainly contained in which Part of the Constitution?Part III
2Article 32 is associated with:Constitutional remedies
3Untouchability is abolished under:Article 17
4The Right to Education for children aged 6–14 years is provided by:Article 21A
5Which rights protect persons against trafficking and forced labour?Articles 23–24
6Fundamental Duties are listed in:Article 51A
7How many Fundamental Duties are currently listed?11
8Freedom of religion is mainly covered by Articles:25–28
9Which writ commands a public authority to perform a public duty?Mandamus
10Which Fundamental Right is available to citizens as well as foreigners?Equality before law under Article 14
Revision method: Answer first without opening the explanation. Then read the related fact and write one additional fact in your notebook. Repeat the test after 48 hours.

10 Clickable MCQs

PYQ-based concept

Fundamental Rights are mainly contained in which Part of the Constitution?

Answer: B) Part III
Fundamental Rights are in Part III, Articles 12 to 35.
Related fact: Part IV contains Directive Principles.
PYQ-based concept

Article 32 is associated with:

Answer: B) Constitutional remedies
Article 32 guarantees the right to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
Related fact: Dr. Ambedkar called it the heart and soul of the Constitution.
PYQ-based concept

Untouchability is abolished under:

Answer: B) Article 17
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
Related fact: It operates against both State and private individuals.
PYQ-based concept

The Right to Education for children aged 6–14 years is provided by:

Answer: B) Article 21A
Article 21A was inserted by the 86th Constitutional Amendment.
Related fact: It made elementary education a Fundamental Right.
PYQ-based concept

Which rights protect persons against trafficking and forced labour?

Answer: C) Articles 23–24
Articles 23 and 24 form the Right against Exploitation.
Related fact: Article 24 prohibits child labour below 14 in factories, mines and hazardous employment.
PYQ-based concept

Fundamental Duties are listed in:

Answer: B) Article 51A
Article 51A in Part IVA lists Fundamental Duties.
Related fact: They were initially added by the 42nd Amendment.
PYQ-based concept

How many Fundamental Duties are currently listed?

Answer: C) 11
There are 11 Fundamental Duties. The 86th Amendment added the duty relating to education of children.
Related fact: The original 42nd Amendment inserted ten duties.
PYQ-based concept

Freedom of religion is mainly covered by Articles:

Answer: C) 25–28
Articles 25 to 28 deal with freedom of conscience and religion.
Related fact: Articles 29–30 protect cultural and educational rights.
PYQ-based concept

Which writ commands a public authority to perform a public duty?

Answer: B) Mandamus
Mandamus means “we command” and directs performance of a public or statutory duty.
Related fact: It is generally not issued against the President or Governor.
PYQ-based concept

Which Fundamental Right is available to citizens as well as foreigners?

Answer: B) Equality before law under Article 14
Article 14 applies to any person, not only citizens.
Related fact: Article 19 freedoms are restricted to citizens.

Common Exam Traps

Trap 1: Read the Article, date, unit or institution carefully; nearby facts are common distractors.
Trap 2: Distinguish a legal provision from a policy objective or historical background.
Trap 3: Do not assume familiar wording is the exact constitutional or scientific wording.
Trap 4: Use elimination only after checking the core concept and time context.

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.

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Fact-checked: 21 July 2026.

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