UPSC Indian Polity and Civics Fundamental Rights and Duties Question Bank

done Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy Total Questions - 110

• question_answer1)
  Fundamental Right to ... has been deleted by the ... Amendment Act.
  A)
  Form associations; 44th done clear
  B)
  Property; 44th done clear
  C)
  against exploitation; 42nd done clear
  D)
  private property; 42nd done clear
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• question_answer2)
  Regarding equality before law, the Indian Constitution makes exceptions in the case of
  A)
  President or a Governor done clear
  B)
  Foreign sovereigns only done clear
  C)
  President only done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer3)
  Constitution permits preventive detention but stipulates that;
  A)
  no one should be detained beyond three months unless an Adviory Board authorises further detention. done clear
  B)
  grounds for detention should be conveyed to the person before arresting him done clear
  C)
  the person must be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours of the arrest done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer4)
  _______can impose reasonable restrictions on Fundamental Rights of Indians?
  A)
  Supreme Court done clear
  B)
  Parliament done clear
  C)
  President on the advice of the Council of Ministers done clear
  D)
  None of these as restrictions are provided in the Constitution done clear
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• question_answer5)
  Enforcement of Directive Principles depends on
  A)
  Courts done clear
  B)
  Effective opposition in the Parliament done clear
  C)
  Resources available to the Government done clear
  D)
  Public cooperation done clear
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• question_answer6)
  If the State implements a Directive Principle calling for equitable distribution of material resources it
  A)
  is put in the Ninth Schedule done clear
  B)
  is not void even if it violates the rights in Articles 14 and 19 done clear
  C)
  can be struck down by the Supreme Court on grounds of violating Fundamental Rights done clear
  D)
  is not void if it violates a fundamental right done clear
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• question_answer7)
  A new fundamental duty was included in Part IV A under Article 51 A through Constitutional Amendment numbered
  A)
  Forty-Second      done clear
  B)
  Forty-Fourth done clear
  C)
  Eighty-Sixth                   done clear
  D)
  Ninety-Second done clear
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• question_answer8)
  Right to Information Act, 2005 is :
  A)
  A fundamental right under the Constitution done clear
  B)
  Available only to citizens done clear
  C)
  Applicable for all public and private bodies done clear
  D)
  Applicable for all states done clear
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• question_answer9)
  Which Article of the Constitution of India says, 'No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment'?
  A)
  Article 24           done clear
  B)
  Article 45 done clear
  C)
  Article 330                     done clear
  D)
  Article 368 done clear
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• question_answer10)
  The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution
  A)
  to make the fundamental rights more effective done clear
  B)
  to check anti-national, subversive and unconstitutional agitations done clear
  C)
  to accord priority to the directive principles over fundamental rights done clear
  D)
  to achieve all the above objectives done clear
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• question_answer11)
  A fundamental Right guaranteed in the Indian Constitution can be suspended only by
  A)
  a proclamation of national emergency done clear
  B)
  an Act passed by the Parliament done clear
  C)
  an amendment of the Constitution done clear
  D)
  the judicial decision of the Supreme Court done clear
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• question_answer12)
  "The state shall strive to promote the welfare of people by securing and protecting as effectively as it may, a social order in which justice-social, economic and political-shall inform all the institutions of the national life." This provision is contained in which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution?
  A)
  Article 39                       done clear
  B)
  Article 46 done clear
  C)
  Article 38           done clear
  D)
  Article 37 done clear
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• question_answer13)
  The Directive Principles of State Policy are incorporated in
  A)
  Part III (Articles 36-51) done clear
  B)
  Part IV (Articles 36-51) done clear
  C)
  Part V (Articles 19-21) done clear
  D)
  Part II (Articles 36-56) done clear
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• question_answer14)
  A writ of prohibition is an order issued by the supreme court or high court which
  A)
  affects the production and consumption of liquor done clear
  B)
  prohibits the police from arresting a person done clear
  C)
  forbids the administrative authority from taking a particular action done clear
  D)
  prohibits a quasi-judicial authority from proceeding with a case done clear
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• question_answer15)
  The 44th Amendment of the Indian Constitution withdrew the Fundamental Right:
  A)
  to freedom of religion done clear
  B)
  to constitutional remedies done clear
  C)
  to property done clear
  D)
  against exploitation done clear
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• question_answer16)
  Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
  A)

  Power of Parliament

  Creating a new state

  done clear
  B)

  Power of state Legislature

  Altering the name of a state

  done clear
  C)

  Equality before the law

  Both Indian and non-Indian citizens

  done clear
  D)

  Equality of opportunity

  Indian citizen

  done clear
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• question_answer17)
  Which one of the following is not included in Article 19 of the constitution of India, pertaining to the Right to Freedom?
  A)
  Right to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India done clear
  B)
  Right to form associations or unions done clear
  C)
  Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions done clear
  D)
  Right to assemble peacefully and without arms done clear
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• question_answer18)
  What are the Directive principles State policy?
  A)
  The main objectives of the framers of the Constitution done clear
  B)
  The principles that are expected to guide the state in the governance of the country done clear
  C)
  The ideals of a Welfare State that should be accept-able to all right-thinking persons. done clear
  D)
  Social rights are opposed to personal rights, enumerated a Part III. done clear
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• question_answer19)
  Which one of the following is not a correct statement in relation to the provisions of the Indian Constitution?
  A)
  No person shall be convicated of any offence except for violation of law in force at the time of commission done clear
  B)
  No person shall be denied bail done clear
  C)
  No person shall be punished for (he same offence more than once done clear
  D)
  No person accused of an offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself done clear
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• question_answer20)
  Which of the following Fundamental Duties have been enumerated in our Constitution for the citizens?
  A)
  To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem done clear
  B)
  To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom done clear
  C)
  To uphold and protect the sovereignly, unity and integrity of India done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer21)
  Which one of the following is incorrect?
  A)
  Our Constitution does not discriminate against any citizen on the ground of his religion, in matters of employment to public services or holding public offices done clear
  B)
  Our Constitution does not prohibit the imparting of religious instruction in educational institutions run by the Government done clear
  C)
  The Constitution of India guarantees to all the citizens of India the right to profess, practise and propagate a religion of their choice done clear
  D)
  No person can be made to pay taxes for the promotion of any particular religion under our Constitution done clear
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• question_answer22)
  Article 21 declares that - "No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law" The protection under article 21 is:
  A)
  Against arbitrary legislative action. done clear
  B)
  Against arbitrary executive action. done clear
  C)
  Both A & B. done clear
  D)
  None done clear
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• question_answer23)
  Which of the following writs can be issued against administrative authorities?
  A)
  Prohibition, Certiorari & Mandamus. done clear
  B)
  Certiorari & Mandamus. done clear
  C)
  Prohibition & Mandamus. done clear
  D)
  Prohibition & Certiorari. done clear
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• question_answer24)
  The Preventive Detention Act has a restraining effect on:
  A)
  Right of Equality done clear
  B)
  Right to Freedom done clear
  C)
  Right to Religion done clear
  D)
  Right to Constitutional Remedies done clear
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• question_answer25)
  If Reasonable restriction on the rights of Indian citizens can be imposed by:
  A)
  the President                  done clear
  B)
  the Parliament done clear
  C)
  the Supreme Court done clear
  D)
    None of the above done clear
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• question_answer26)
  Under which Article of the Constitution can an individual move the Supreme Court directly in case of any violation of a Fundamental Right?
  A)
  Article 13                       done clear
  B)
  Article 14 done clear
  C)
  Article 32           done clear
  D)
  Article 34 done clear
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• question_answer27)
  Freedom of speech under the Indian constitution is subject to reasonable restriction on the grounds of protection of
  A)
  sovereignty and integrity of the country done clear
  B)
  the dignity of the office of the Prime Minister done clear
  C)
  both [a] and [b] done clear
  D)
  none of the above done clear
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• question_answer28)
  Cultural and Educational rights include:
  A)
  Right of minorities to establish and administer their educational institutions done clear
  B)
  Right of minorities to promote their language done clear
  C)
  Right against discrimination for admission to educational institutions on the grounds of religion, race or caste done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer29)
  The granting of fundamental rights to citizens aims at ensuring:
  A)
  an independent judiciary done clear
  B)
  socialistic government done clear
  C)
  individual liberty done clear
  D)
  none of these done clear
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• question_answer30)
  Which fundamental right is concerned with abolition of social distinctions?
  A)
  Right to equality done clear
  B)
  Right against exploitation done clear
  C)
  Right to life and liberty done clear
  D)
  Cultural and educational rights done clear
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• question_answer31)
  The Fundamental Rights have the sanction of:
  A)
  the Supreme Court          done clear
  B)
  the Constitution done clear
  C)
  majority opinion done clear
  D)
  the Government done clear
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• question_answer32)
  How can the Fundamental Rights be suspended?
  A)
  If Parliament passes a law by two-thirds majority done clear
  B)
  If the Supreme Court orders it done clear
  C)
  If the President orders it in the tune of National Emergency done clear
  D)
  They can never be suspended done clear
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• question_answer33)
  Which one of the following writs literally means 'we command'?
  A)
  Habeas Corpus   done clear
  B)
  Mandamus done clear
  C)
  Quo Warranto    done clear
  D)
  Certiorari done clear
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• question_answer34)
  In India, Mandamus will lie against:
  A)
  officers bound to do a public duty done clear
  B)
  Government done clear
  C)
  both officers and the Government done clear
  D)
  none of these done clear
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• question_answer35)
  The writ of prohibition issued by the Supreme Court or a High Court is issued against:
  A)
  judicial or quasi-judicial authorities done clear
  B)
  administrative and judicial authorities done clear
  C)
  administrative authorities only done clear
  D)
  administrative authorities and government done clear
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• question_answer36)
  Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?
  A)
  To vote in public elections done clear
  B)
  To develop the scientific temper done clear
  C)
  To safeguard public property done clear
  D)
  To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals done clear
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• question_answer37)
  The authority to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights rests with whom?
  A)
  All the courts in India done clear
  B)
  The Parliament done clear
  C)
  The Supreme Court done clear
  D)
  The President of India done clear
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• question_answer38)
  How can the Fundamental Rights be protected by a citizen?
  A)
  By approaching the Supreme Court which will issue appropriate writs against the authority done clear
  B)
  Parliament will take note of such violations and tell the courts done clear
  C)
  The Executive will inform the Courts done clear
  D)
  It is automatically protected done clear
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• question_answer39)
  Can Parliament amend or modify any of the Fundamental Rights given in the Constitution?
  A)
  Parliament can do so only after a referendum done clear
  B)
  Parliament can amend them by special majority done clear
  C)
  Parliament cannot amend any done clear
  D)
  Only the President can issue directions to amend them done clear
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• question_answer40)
  Right to participate in government and equal opportunity to occupy the highest office based on qualification gives the citizens:
  A)
  national liberty   done clear
  B)
  political liberty done clear
  C)
  natural liberty     done clear
  D)
  civil liberty done clear
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• question_answer41)
  A citizen's freedom of speech and expression may be subjected to reasonable restriction on the grounds of all except:
  A)
  sovereignty of India         done clear
  B)
  public order done clear
  C)
  contempt of court           done clear
  D)
  unbecoming criticism done clear
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• question_answer42)
  The Indian Constitution declares that protection of life and liberty:
  A)
  can never be taken away in any condition done clear
  B)
  can be taken away only according to procedure established by law done clear
  C)
  can be taken away during the Emergency through Presidential order done clear
  D)
  none of the above done clear
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• question_answer43)
  'Economic Justice' as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been provided in
  A)
  the Preamble and the Fundamental Rights done clear
  B)
  the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy done clear
  C)
  the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer44)
  Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of village panchayats?
  A)
  Article 19                       done clear
  B)
  Article 21 done clear
  C)
  Article 40                       done clear
  D)
  Article 246 done clear
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• question_answer45)
  The Instrument of Instructions on the Government of India Act 1935 has been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as
  A)
  Fundamental Rights done clear
  B)
  Directive Principles of State Policy done clear
  C)
  Fundamental Duties done clear
  D)
  Emergency Provisions done clear
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• question_answer46)
  Freedom of the press in India is
  A)
  available to the people under the law of the Parliament done clear
  B)
  specifically provided in the Constitution done clear
  C)
  implied in the right of freedom of expression done clear
  D)
  available to the people of India under executive order done clear
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• question_answer47)
  Right to Information in India is a
  A)
  Fundamental Right done clear
  B)
  Legal Right done clear
  C)
  Both Fundamental and Legal Right done clear
  D)
  Neither Fundamental nor Legal Right done clear
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• question_answer48)
  Which one among the following statements is correct ? The press in democracy must
  A)
  be free and impartial done clear
  B)
  be committed to the policies of the government done clear
  C)
  highlight the achievement of the government without criticizing its policies done clear
  D)
  criticize the policies of the government done clear
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• question_answer49)
  Which of the following would be construed as a reasonable restriction of the right to freedom'?
  A)
  When the state disallows a candidate from securing votes in the name of religion done clear
  B)
  When the state disallows citizens from forming a club out of State funds that denies access to women done clear
  C)
  When the Government of Nagaland disallows temporary residents to buy immovable property in Nagaland. done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer50)
  Which one of the following is not a correct description of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
  A)
  Directive Principles are not enforceable by the courts done clear
  B)
  Directive Principles have a political sanction done clear
  C)
  Directive Principles are declaration of objective for State Legislation done clear
  D)
  Directive Principles promise equal income and free health care for all Indians done clear
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• question_answer51)
  Which one of the following International Human Rights Instruments has been signed by India but not yet ratified?
  A)
  Convention on the right of the child. done clear
  B)
  Convention on the Elimination of all forms of discrimination against women done clear
  C)
  Convention on the political rights of women done clear
  D)
  Convention on the nationality of married women done clear
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• question_answer52)
  Which one of the following is a human right as well as Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India?
  A)
  Right to Information        done clear
  B)
  Right to Education done clear
  C)
  Right to Work     done clear
  D)
  Right to Housing done clear
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• question_answer53)
  Which one of the following Fundamental Rights is also available to a foreigner on Indian soil?
  A)
  Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth done clear
  B)
  Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment done clear
  C)
  Protection of life and personal liberty according procedure established by law done clear
  D)
  To practice any profession or to carry on any occupation trade or business done clear
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• question_answer54)
  Which one among the following statements regarding the constitutionally guaranteed Right to Education in India correct?
  A)
  This right covers both child and adult illiteracy and therefore, universally guarantees education to all citizens of India. done clear
  B)
  This right is a child right covering the age group of 6 14 years and becomes operational from the year 2015. done clear
  C)
  This right has been taken from the British Constitution which was the first Welfare State in the world. done clear
  D)
  This right has been given to all Indian children between the ages of 6 to 14 years under the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act. done clear
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• question_answer55)
  "Which one among the following is not guaranteed by 1 Constitution of India?
  A)
  Freedom to move freely throughout the country done clear
  B)
  Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms done clear
  C)
  Freedom to own, acquire and dispose property anywhere in the country done clear
  D)
  Freedom to practice any trade or profession done clear
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• question_answer56)
  The purpose of Directive Principles of State Policy  is to
  A)
  lay down positive instructions which would guide State Policy at all levels. done clear
  B)
  implement Gandhiji's idea for a decentralised state done clear
  C)
  check the use of arbitrary powers by the government done clear
  D)
  promote welfare of the backward sections of the society done clear
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• question_answer57)
  According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?
  A)
  Fundamental Rights done clear
  B)
  Fundamental Duties done clear
  C)
  Directive Principles of State Policy done clear
  D)
  Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties done clear
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• question_answer58)
  Which one among the following is a Fundamental Duties of citizens under the Constitution of India?
  A)
  To provide friendly co-operation to the people of the neighbouring countries done clear
  B)
  To protect monuments of national importance done clear
  C)
  To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so done clear
  D)
  To know more and more about the history of India done clear
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• question_answer59)
  Which one among the following writs literally means you many have the body?
  A)
  Certiorari                       done clear
  B)
  Habeas Corpus done clear
  C)
  Mandamus                     done clear
  D)
  Quo Warranto done clear
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• question_answer60)
  Which one among the following is not a fundamental duty of citizen of India?
  A)
  To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform done clear
  B)
  To safeguard public property and to abjure violence done clear
  C)
  To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India done clear
  D)
  To practice family planning and to control population done clear
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• question_answer61)
  The writ of Prohibition is issued by a superior court
  A)
  to prevent an inferior court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction or acting contrary to the rules of natural justice done clear
  B)
  to an inferior court or body exercising judicial or quasijudicial functions to transfer the record to proceedings in a case for its review done clear
  C)
  where it can call upon a person to show under what authority he/she is holding the office done clear
  D)
  to an authority to produce an illegally detained person before the court for trial done clear
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• question_answer62)
  Which one among the following is not included in the Fundamental Rights embodied in the Constitution of India?
  A)
  Right to Equality done clear
  B)
  Right to Freedom done clear
  C)
  Right against Exploitation done clear
  D)
  Right to Information done clear
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• question_answer63)
  Which one among the following is a Fundamental Duties of citizens under the Constitution of India?
  A)
  To provide "friendly cooperation to the people of the neighbouring countries done clear
  B)
  To visit the monuments of national importance done clear
  C)
  To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so done clear
  D)
  To know more and more about the religions of India done clear
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• question_answer64)
  Which one among the following statements is not correct?
  A)
  The right conferred by Article 32 cannot be suspended except by virtue of Article 359 (1) of the Constitution of India done clear
  B)
  The enforcement of Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended done clear
  C)
  Punishments can be prescribed by a State Legislation for offences under Part III of the Constitution of India done clear
  D)
  The Fundamental Rights can be abrogated by law made by the Parliament with regard to members of the forces charged with the maintenance of public order done clear
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• question_answer65)
  Which of the following freedoms is not specifically mentioned in the Constitution of India as a Fundamental Right but has been subsequently upheld by the Supreme Court as such?
  A)
  Freedom of trade, occupation and business done clear
  B)
  Freedom to reside and settle in any part of the country done clear
  C)
  Freedom of association and union done clear
  D)
  Freedom of the press done clear
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• question_answer66)
  Which one of the following categories of persons is not treated at par so far as the availability of Fundamental Rights is concerned?
  A)
  Members of the armed forces done clear
  B)
  Members of the forces charged with the responsibility of maintenance of public order done clear
  C)
  Members of the forces employed in connection with the ... communication systems set up in the country done clear
  D)
  Members of the forces employed in connection with the communication systems set up for maintenance of public order done clear
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• question_answer67)
  Which of the following is not true of Article 32 of the Indian Constitution?
  A)
  It gives the Supreme Court and the High Courts the power to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. done clear
  B)
  It is included in Part III of the Indian Constitution and is therefore itself a Fundamental Right. done clear
  C)
  Dr. Ambedkar called it the 'very soul of the Indian Constitution'. done clear
  D)
  An aggrieved person has no right to complain under Article 32 where a Fundamental Right has not been violated. done clear
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• question_answer68)
  The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principles of the State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish:
  A)
  political democracy done clear
  B)
  social democracy done clear
  C)
  Gandhian democracy done clear
  D)
  social and economic democracy done clear
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• question_answer69)
  In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the            PAS Prelims 2014]
  A)
  Preamble to the Constitution done clear
  B)
  Directive Principles of State Policy done clear
  C)
  Fundamental Duties done clear
  D)
  Ninth Schedule done clear
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• question_answer70)
  The ideal of Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its [IAS Prelims 2015]
  A)
  Preamble done clear
  B)
  Directive Principles of State Policy done clear
  C)
  Fundamental Rights done clear
  D)
  Seventh Schedule done clear
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• question_answer71)
  What does not explain the reason for the rights included in Part III of the Constitution being called 'fundamental'?

  1. They are available to both citizens and aliens

  2. They are above ordinary law

  3. They are fundamental to governance.

  4. They are not absolute

  Which of the above is/are correct?
  A)
  2 and 4 done clear
  B)
    1, 2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  1, 3 and 4                      done clear
  D)
  3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer72)
  ______ comes under Right to Equality?

  1. Non-discrimination by State on grounds of religion or race

  2. Equal protection before law

  3. Equal pay for equal work

  4. Equality of opportunity in employment provided by the State

  Which of the above is/are correct?
  A)
  1, 2 and 3                      done clear
  B)
  2, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
  2 and 4             done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer73)
  _____are wrongly matched?

  1. Habeas corpus	literally means 'to have a body'
  2. Mandaums	commands a person to perform a public duty issued to a lower court to stop proceedings in a case
  3. Quo warranto	'by what authority' issued against a person holding a public office or governmental privilege.
  4. Prohibition	issued to a lower court quashing a decision or order

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  2, 3 and 4                      done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 done clear
  C)
  3 only               done clear
  D)
  3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer74)
  ­­­­­_____ is the "socialistic" Directive Principles

  1. Prevention of concentration of wealth

  Right to work

  2. Separation of judiciary and executive

  3. Organising agriculture along scientific research

  Which of the above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2 done clear
  B)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  2 and 4             done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer75)
  Which statement does not indicate the difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?

  1. Directive Principles aim at promoting social welfare, while Fundamental Rights protect individuals from State encroachment

  2. Fundamental Rights put limitations on State action but Directive Principles are positive instructions to the Government to move towards a just socio-economic order

  3. Fundamental Rights were the terminate six months at most the period till the date for presidential election is notified included in the original constitution, but Directive Principles were added by the first amendment

  4. Fundamental Rights can be amended but Directive Principles cannot be amended

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  3 and 4             done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer76)
  Which are among the Fundamental Duties in the Constitution?

  1. To preserve the heritage of our composite culture

  2. To abide by the Constitution

  3. To strive for excellence in scientific research

  4. To render national service

  Which of the above is/are correct?
  A)
  1, 2 and 3                      done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 done clear
  C)
  1, 2 and 4                      done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer77)
  Consider the following statements:

  1. Free and compulsory education to the children of 6-14 years age group by the State was made a Fundamental Right by the 76th Amendment to the Constitution of India.

  2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan seeks to provide computer education even in rural areas.

  3. Education was included in the Concurrent List by the 42 Amendment, 1976 to the Constitution of India.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?
  A)
  1, 2 and 3                      done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 done clear
  C)
  2 and 3 done clear
  D)
  1 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer78)
  The correct statements about the Directive Principles of State Policy are:

  1. They are borrowed from the Irish Constitution.

  2. They are incorporated in Part V of the Constitution.

  3. They seek to provide social and economic base democracy.

  4. The state must compulsorily implement them.

  5. All of them are Gandhian in nature.

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1, 2, 3 and 5                  done clear
  B)
  1, 3 and 5 done clear
  C)
  1, 3, 4 and 5                  done clear
  D)
  1 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer79)
  The correct statements about Fundamental Rights are:

  1. They are enforceable in the court of law.

  2. These rights are absolute.

  3. They can be suspended during national emergency, except some.

  4. They are available only to Indian citizens.

  5. They are contained in Part IV of the Constitution.

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1, 3, 4 and 5                  done clear
  B)
  1, 2, 3 and 5 done clear
  C)
  1 and 3 done clear
  D)
  1, 3 and 5 done clear
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• question_answer80)
  Which of the following are envisaged by the right again 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 mines.

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  1 and 3 done clear
  C)
  2, 3 and 4                      done clear
  D)
  1 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer81)
  Which of the followings is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?

  1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture

  2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice

  3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry

  4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individuals and collective activity

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
  1 and 2 only                  done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  1, 3 and 4 only   done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer82)
  In which of the following cases the six rights guaranteed by article 19 can be suspended?

  1. External Aggression.

  2. Internal Emergency.

  When Martial Law is in force.
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 & 3 only done clear
  C)
  1 & 3only          done clear
  D)
  1, 2 & 3 done clear
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• question_answer83)
  Which of the following rights is/are available to foreigners in India.

  1. Right to Education.

  2. Right to Information.

  A)
  1 only   done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both                             done clear
  D)
  None done clear
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• question_answer84)
  Which of the following statement/s is/are correct:

  1. Right to Information is a fundamental right enshrined in article 19 of the constitution.

  2. Supreme Court of India is not under the purview of RTI act.

  A)
  1 only   done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both                             done clear
  D)
  None done clear
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• question_answer85)
  Article 32 confers the right to remedies for the enforcement of the PR of an aggrieved citizen. Consider the following statements w.r.t article 32.

  1. Parliament can suspend this right during national emergency.

  2. Only SC shall have the power to issue writs for the enforcement of any of the FR.

  Correct statement(s) is/are:
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both.                done clear
  D)
  None done clear
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• question_answer86)
  Which of the following right(s) is/are enshrined in Article 21 ? 'No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.'

  1. Right to speedy trial.

  2. Right against delayed execution.

  A)
  1 only done clear
  B)
                2 only done clear
  C)
  Both                 done clear
  D)
  None done clear
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• question_answer87)
  The directive principles were made non ' justifiable and legally non' enforceable because:

  1. The country did not possess sufficient financial resources to implement them.

  2. There was widespread backwardness in the country that could stand in the way of implementation.

  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
              Both                 done clear
  D)
              None done clear
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• question_answer88)
  Which of the following statement/s is/are correct.

  1. The directive principles are meant to establish Political Democracy.

  2. The directive principles are meant to establish Social Democracy.

  3. The directive principles are meant to establish Economic Democracy.

  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 & 3 only done clear
  C)
  1 & 3 only                     done clear
  D)
  1, 2 & 3 done clear
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• question_answer89)
  Which of the following statement/s is/are correct.

  1. Fundamental Rights enjoy legal supremacy over Directive principles.

  2. The Parliament can amend the Fundamental Rights for implementing the directive principles.

  A)
  1 only done clear
  B)
                2 only done clear
  C)
  Both                 done clear
  D)
  None done clear
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• question_answer90)
  Which of the following statements is/are correct? Article 26 of the Constitution of India states that subject to public order, morality and health, every religious denomination or any section thereof shall have the right.

  1. to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes.

  2. to manage its own affairs in matters of religion.

  3. to own and acquire movable and immovable property

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  A)
  Only 1               done clear
  B)
  1 and 3 done clear
  C)
  1 and 3             done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer91)
  Consider the following statements.

  1. Article 46 of the Constitution of India provides for free legal aid to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

  2. Article 14 of the Constitution of India provides for equality before law.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  Only 1               done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer92)
  In which of the following years the Fundamental Duties have been added to the existent Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India?
  A)
  1965 done clear
  B)
                1976 done clear
  C)
  1979                             done clear
  D)
  1982 done clear
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• question_answer93)
  Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties contained in the Constitution of India are correct?

  1. Fundamental Duties can be enforced through writ jurisdiction.

  2. Fundamental Duties have formed a part of the Constitution since its adoption.

  3. Fundamental Duties became a part of the Constitution in accordance with the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.

  4. Fundamental Duties are applicable only to the citizens of India.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  2 and 4 done clear
  C)
  2 and 3             done clear
  D)
  3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer94)
  Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. In India, the constitutional remedy under Article 32 is available only in case of Fundamental Rights, not in the case of rights which follow from some other provision in the Constitution.

  2. Both the Supreme Court and High Courts can issue the writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto only for the purpose of enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  A)
  Only 1               done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer95)
  Which of the following statements regarding writ of certiorari is/are correct?

  1. There should be court, tribunal or an officer having legal authority to determine the questions of deciding Fundamental Rights with a duty to act judicially.

  2. Write of certiorari is available during me tendency of proceedings before a subordinate court.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  A)
  Only 1               done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer96)
  Which of the following are envisaged as being part of the 'Right against Exploitation' in the Constitution of India?

  1. Prohibition of traffic inhuman beings and forced labour.

  2. Abolition of untouchability.

  3. Protection of the interests of the minorities.

  4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  1 and 3 done clear
  C)
  1 and 4             done clear
  D)
  2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer97)
  Which among the following conditions are necessary for the issue of writ of quo warrantor

  1. The office must be public and must be created by a Statute or by the constitution itself.

  2. The office must be a substantive one and not merely the function or employment of a servant at the will and during the pleasure of another.

  3. There has been a contravention of the Constitution or a Statute or Statutory Instrument, in appointing such person to that office.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  1 and 3 done clear
  C)
  2 and 3             done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer98)
  The Rights to Information means and includes Inspection of documents.            

  1. Taking out files from office to any place desired by the applicant.

  2. Taking photograph of files.

  3. Obtaining information in tapes.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  A)
  1 and 3             done clear
  B)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  2 and 4             done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer99)
  Which among the following provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the Government of India?            

  Fundamental Rights

  Fundamental Duties

  Directive Principles of State Policy

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  1 and 3 done clear
  C)
  Only 3               done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer100)
  Consider the following statements

  1. Forming a cooperative society is a Fundamental Right in India.

  2. Cooperative societies do not fall within die ambit of the Right to Information Act, 2005.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  Only 1               done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer101)
  Which of-the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of the State Policy?

  1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour

  2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer102)
  Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India :

  1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code

  2. Organizing village Panchayats

  3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas

  4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities

  Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
  A)
  1, 2 and 4 only   done clear
  B)
  2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
  1, 3 and 4 only   done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer103)
  Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education?

  1. Directive Principles of State Policy

  2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies

  3. Fifth Schedule

  4. Sixth Schedule

  5. Seventh Schedule

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
  1 and 2 only                  done clear
  B)
  3, 4 and 5 only done clear
  C)
  1, 2 and 5 only   done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 done clear
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• question_answer104)
  Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?

  1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture

  2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice

  3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry

  4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
  1 and 2 only                  done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  1, 3 and 4 only   done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer105)
  Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy:

  1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country.

  2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.

  Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
  A)
  1 only done clear
  B)
                2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer106)
  DIRECTIONS (Qs. 36 to 40): Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

  	List - I (Writs)		List - II (Provisions)
  [a]	Habeas Corpus	(1)	directs public servant to perform some public duty refused to have been performed by him
  [b]	Mandamus	(2)	directs an individual (private or executive) to produce a detainee before the court
  [c]	Prohibition	(3)	issued by high court forbidding an inferior court from continuing proceedings in a particular case
  [d]	Certiorari	(4)	enquires into the legality of the claim which a party asserts to a public office
  [e]		(5)	Issued to a lower court quashing its decision in a particular case

  A)
  A - 5 ; B - 1 ; C - 3 ; D - 2 ; E - 4 done clear
  B)
  A - 2 ; B - 1 ; C - 3 ; D - 5 ; E - 4 done clear
  C)
  A - 4 ; B - 2 ; C - 3 ; D - 1; E - 5 done clear
  D)
  A - 3 ; B - 4 ; C - 5 ; D - 2 ; E - 1 done clear
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• question_answer107)

  	List - I (Writs)		List - II (Literal meanings)
  [A]	Mandamus	(1)	'By what warrant or authority'
  [b]	Hebeas Corpus	(2)	'We command'
  [c]	Quo warranto	(3)	'To be certified'
  [d]	Certiorari	(4)	'You may have the body' or 'To have the body of

  A)
  A - 2 ; B - 3 ; C - 4 ; D - 1 done clear
  B)
  A - 2 ; B - 4 ; C - 3 ; D - 1 done clear
  C)
  A - 1 ; B - 4 ; C - 2 ; D - 3 done clear
  D)
  A - 2 ; B - 4 ; C - 1 ; D - 3 done clear
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• question_answer108)
  Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?            
  A)

  Power of Parliament

  Creating a new State

    done clear
  B)

  Power of State Legislature

  Altering the name of a State

  done clear
  C)

  Equality before the law

  Both Indian and non-Indian citizens

  done clear
  D)

  Equality of Opurtunity

  Indian citizen

  done clear
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• question_answer109)
  Match List - I (Article of Indian Constitution) with List - II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

  	List - I (Article of Indian Constitution		List - II (Provisions)
  a.	Article 16 (2)	1.	No person shall be deprived of his property save by the authority of law
  b.	Article 29 (2)	2.	No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of race, religious or caste
  c.	Article 30 (3)	3.	All minorities whether based on religion or language shall have to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice
  d.	Article 31 (1)	4.	No citizen  shall be  denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State, or receiving State aid, on grounds of religion, race, caste, language or any of them

  A)
  A - 2 , B - 4 , C - 3 , D - 1  done clear
  B)
  A - 3 , B - 1 , C - 2 , D - 4 done clear
  C)
  A - 2 , B - 1 , C - 3 , D - 4 done clear
  D)
  A - 3 , B - 4 , C - 2 , D - 1 done clear
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• question_answer110)
  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           done clear
  B)
  A - 3 , B - 1 , C - 4 , D - 2 done clear
  C)
  A - 2 , B - 1 , C - 4 , D - 3  done clear
  D)
  A - 3 , B - 4 , C - 1 , D - 2 done clear
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