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Preventive Detention Concept

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Consider the following statements in respect of the National Security Act, 1980: 1. It empowers only the Central government to detain a person under Preventive detention. 2. The act does not provide any maximum limit on detention period. 3. A foreigner cannot be detained under the act. How many statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements with regard to restriction of freedom of speech and expression: 1. Any order passed under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure cannot remain in force for more than one month. 2. The restrictions imposed under Section 144 are not subject to judicial review. 3. The Information Technology Act, 2000 empowers the district magistrate to suspend internet services in an area. How many statements given above are correct?

Which of the following fundamental rights of an individual is not protected under Article 21 of the Constitution of India?

Consider the following statements about the right to internet access in India: 1. The freedom of speech and expression using the internet is a fundamental right. 2. Maharashtra had become the first state to declare the access to Internet “a basic human right”. Which of the above statement is/are correct?

Under the Constitution of India, the Right to property is considered as,

Which of the following are included in 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 minorities. 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to preventive detention laws, consider the following: 1. As per the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 bail cannot be granted to a suspect in any scenario. 2. Under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 the onus to prove innocence lies on the accused and not the prosecution. 3. Parliament has exclusive authority to make a law of Preventive detention. How many statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements with regard to right to freedom of religion? 1. A religious denomination is a sub-group within a larger religious organization that follows common faith, practice and traditions. 2. Devotees of Lord Ayyappa can be considered as a ‘religious’ denomination of its own. 3. The doctrine of essentiality helps to recognize the practices that are essential to a religion. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the right to freedom of religion, consider the following statements: 1. No person shall be compelled to pay any tax or fee for promotion of religion. 2. Religious denominations have the right to acquire property as a fundamental right. 3. Right to profess a religion is available to citizens only. How many statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Freedom of Religion in India: 1. It prohibits the State from favoring one religion over the other. 2. Religious instruction is completely prohibited in institutions receiving aid from the State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to provisions of preventive detention under Article 22 of the Constitution, which one of the following statements is incorrect?

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