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  1. With reference to India, consider the following statements : 1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/ her right. 2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Asked in UPSC IAS 2021
  2. Consider the following statements with respect to Article 32 and Article 226 of the Constitution of India : Article 32 confers a right on the petitioner while Article 226 confer a discretion on the High Court. Article 32 and Article 226 confer identical power on the Supreme Court and the High Courts to enforce the Fundamental Rights. The power of superintendence of the Supreme Court over the High Courts is not similar to the powers of superintendence conferred on the High Courts over the courts subordinate to them. Which of the above statements is/are not correct?Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2019 20
  3. Which of the following statements relating to Fundamental Rights is not correct ?Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2017
  4. Who is the protector of the Fundamental Rights of a citizen?Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2022
  5. The Guardian of Fundamental Rights isAsked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2010
  6. Under the Constitution who among the following is the guardian of the Fundamental Rights?Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2015
  7. Which one of the following subjects comes under the common jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the High Court?Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2006
  8. Assertion (A) : Mandamus normally is not issued to Govt. for making law. Reason (R) : Mandamus cannot lie in absence of policy. Once policy is laid down, terms of policy can be enforced.Asked in APPSC Group II Mains paper 1 2025
  9. Which one of the following writs can be filed against a private person also ?Asked in APPSC Group II Prelims 2016
  10. Which of the following is the guardian of the Fundamental Rights?Asked in Asst Mana APDCL GS 06 2023
  11. In which of the following case compensation was first time awarded for violation of Fundamental Rights ?Asked in Civil Judge (Junior Division) Exam 2012
  12. The P.I.L. petition related to Fundamental Rights can be filed in -Asked in Sub Inspector Comb. Comp. Exam 2016
  13. Who is the guardian of the fundamental rights of citizens of India?Asked in STAFF NURSE AYURVEDA 2023
  14. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Supreme Court's interpretation regarding Article 21?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2021
  15. Which of the following statements are not correct in respect of 'Right to Privacy'? (1) The Nine-Judge Constitutional Bench that declared 'Right to Privacy' as Fundamental Right was headed by Justice J.S. Khehar (2) The Supreme Court of India gave this historic judgement on August 24, 2018 (3) Justice J.S. Khehar was the former 42nd Chief Justice of India (4) He was appointed as Chief Justice of India in the year 2017Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2023
  16. The case of Vishakha and others Vs. State of Rajasthan and others is related to -Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2021
  17. In which one of the case, “Passport” is considered as part of personal liberty?Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2015
  18. Consider the following statements, find the "wrong" one. 1. Section 377 of the IPC recently reported in the news is associated with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Rights. 2. Joseph shine Vs union of India is the case related to 497 of the IPC. 3. Indian Young Lawyers association Vs state of Kerala is related to women Rights. 4. Yashwant Vs State of Maharashtra is the case associated with Right to education.Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2019
  19. Choose the correct answer : The fundamental rights have been described as (i) The Magna Carta of India (ii) The Conscience of the Constitution (iii) The soul of the constitution (iv) Inspiration from bill of rights of American constitutionAsked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2022
  20. Consider the following statements :Asked in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims 2024
  21. Who among the following person said for the Fundamental Rights "a pledge to our people and a pact with the civilized world"?Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2021
  22. Which one of the following statements with regard to Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India case, 1978 is not correct?Asked in UPSC CAPF 2021
  23. The Judgment of the Supreme Court in *Peoples' Union for Civil Liberties* v. Union of India 2004 is related to which of the following ?Asked in UPSC CAPF 2023
  24. Which among the following deals with Habeas Corpus ?Asked in UPSC CAPF 2023
  25. In which of the following cases.Supreme Court held that: "Fundamental Rights enable a man to chalk out his own life in the manner he likes best" ?Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2012