UPSC Indian Polity and Civics Fundamental Rights and Duties Question Bank Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy

Match List I (Articles of the Constitution of India) with List II (Provision) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List - I List - II

a. Article 14 1. The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex place of birth or any of term.

b. Article 15 2. The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India.

c. Article 16 3. 'Untouchability' is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden.

d. Article 17 4. There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State.

A) A - 2 , B - 4 , C - 1 , D - 3

B) A - 3 , B - 1 , C - 4 , D - 2

C) A - 2 , B - 1 , C - 4 , D - 3

D) A - 3 , B - 4 , C - 1 , D - 2

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

These are Fundamental rights under Part III of the Constitution.

	List - I		List - II
a.	Article 14	1.	The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex place of birth or any of term.
b.	Article 15	2.	The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India.
c.	Article 16	3.	'Untouchability' is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden.
d.	Article 17	4.	There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State.