Fundamental Rights (Articles 12–35, Part III) are one of the most important areas for NDA & CDS exams. Questions are usually statement-based, concept-oriented, and linked with recent constitutional developments. Below are Top 20 high-quality MCQs (Part 1) with answers and explanations.
NDA CDS 1 2026 Exam Fundamental Rights Part 1 MCQs
1. Fundamental Rights are borrowed from:
A. UK Constitution
B. United States Constitution
C. Irish Constitution
D. Australian Constitution
Answer: B
Explanation: Fundamental Rights in India are inspired primarily from the U.S. Bill of Rights.
2. Fundamental Rights are contained in:
A. Part II
B. Part III
C. Part IV
D. Part IVA
Answer: B
Explanation: Articles 12–35 under Part III deal with Fundamental Rights.
3. Article 12 defines:
A. State
B. Citizenship
C. Law
D. Equality
Answer: A
Explanation: Article 12 defines “State” for the purpose of enforcing Fundamental Rights.
4. Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right?
A. Right to Equality
B. Right to Freedom
C. Right to Property
D. Right against Exploitation
Answer: C
Explanation: Right to Property was removed from Part III by the 44th Constitutional Amendment and is now a legal right under Article 300A.
5. Right to Equality includes:
- Equality before law
- Equal protection of laws
- Abolition of Untouchability
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 only
Answer: C
Explanation: Articles 14–18 cover equality provisions including abolition of untouchability (Article 17).
6. Article 14 guarantees:
A. Absolute equality
B. Equality before law and equal protection of laws
C. Social equality only
D. Political equality only
Answer: B
7. “Equality before Law” is borrowed from:
A. USA
B. Canada
C. United Kingdom
D. Germany
Answer: C
Explanation: It is derived from the British concept of Rule of Law.
8. Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of:
- Religion
- Race
- Caste
- Sex
- Place of Birth
A. 1, 2, 3 only
B. 1, 2, 3, 4 only
C. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
D. 2, 3, 4 only
Answer: C
9. Article 16 deals with:
A. Freedom of speech
B. Equality in public employment
C. Religious freedom
D. Cultural rights
Answer: B
10. Abolition of Untouchability is provided under:
A. Article 14
B. Article 15
C. Article 16
D. Article 17
Answer: D
11. Titles like “Rai Bahadur” were abolished under:
A. Article 17
B. Article 18
C. Article 19
D. Article 21
Answer: B
Explanation: Article 18 abolishes titles except military and academic distinctions.
12. Freedom of Speech and Expression is guaranteed under:
A. Article 18
B. Article 19(1)(a)
C. Article 20
D. Article 21
Answer: B
13. Which of the following freedoms is NOT included in Article 19?
A. Freedom of movement
B. Freedom of profession
C. Freedom of press (explicitly mentioned)
D. Freedom of association
Answer: C
Explanation: Freedom of press is implicit under Article 19(1)(a), not explicitly mentioned.
14. Article 20 provides protection against:
- Ex-post facto law
- Double jeopardy
- Self-incrimination
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
15. Protection of life and personal liberty is guaranteed under:
A. Article 19
B. Article 20
C. Article 21
D. Article 22
Answer: C
16. The Right to Education (6–14 years) is under:
A. Article 19
B. Article 21A
C. Article 22
D. Article 23
Answer: B
Explanation: Inserted by 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
17. Article 22 deals with:
A. Preventive detention
B. Religious freedom
C. Cultural rights
D. Property rights
Answer: A
18. Traffic in human beings is prohibited under:
A. Article 21
B. Article 22
C. Article 23
D. Article 24
Answer: C
19. Prohibition of child labour in hazardous industries is under:
A. Article 23
B. Article 24
C. Article 25
D. Article 26
Answer: B
20. Fundamental Rights can be suspended during:
A. National Emergency only
B. State Emergency
C. Financial Emergency
D. All types of Emergency
Answer: A
Explanation: During National Emergency (Article 352), certain Fundamental Rights may be suspended (Articles 358 & 359).
