Q1. Which of the following statements correctly describes the nature of Article 17 (Abolition of Untouchability)? View Answer Correct Option: 3. It is a self-executing provision enforceable against private individuals. Explanation: Article 17 is self-executing—meaning no enabling law is required for its enforcement. It imposes duties on both State and individuals, and courts have affirmed […]
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Q1. Under Article 16, which of the following is allowed as an exception to equality of opportunity in public employment? View Answer Correct Option: 4. Reservation for economically weaker sections (EWS). Explanation: 103rd Amendment allows up to 10% reservation for EWS in government jobs, added as a new exception to the general rule of equality
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Q1. Which of the following correctly distinguishes “equality before law” and “equal protection of laws” as used in Article 14? View Answer Correct Option: 3. The former prohibits discrimination; the latter mandates equal treatment of equals. Explanation: “Equality before law” (British origin) is a negative concept, implying no special privileges. “Equal protection of laws” (U.S.
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Q1. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution ensures “equality before the law”? View Answer Correct Option: 2. Article 14. Explanation: Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws to all persons in India. It applies to citizens and foreigners and reflects the Rule of Law. Q2. The
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Q1. Which Article allows the State to make special provisions for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes? View Answer Correct Option: 3. Article 15(4). Explanation: Article 15(4) (inserted by the First Amendment, 1951) permits the State to make special provisions for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes, including SCs and STs.
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Q1. The concept of Fundamental Rights is borrowed from which country’s Constitution? View Answer Correct Option: 2. USA. Explanation: The concept of Fundamental Rights in India is inspired by the Bill of Rights in the US Constitution. Q2. Article 15 prohibits discrimination on all of the following grounds except: View Answer Correct Option: 1. Language.
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Q1. Which of the following Fundamental Rights is available against private individuals as well as the State? View Answer Correct Option: 3. Article 23. Explanation: In general, Fundamental Rights in India are enforceable against the State, meaning the government and its authorities must not violate these rights. This is known as a vertical relationship —
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Q1. Which Fundamental Right is available only to citizens and not to foreigners? View Answer Correct Option: 2. Article 19 – Six freedoms. Explanation: Article 19 rights (speech, assembly, association, movement, residence, profession) are available only to Indian citizens. Q2. Which Article abolishes “Untouchability”? View Answer Correct Option: 3. Article 17 Explanation: Article 17 abolishes
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Q1. Which of the following is not included in the definition of ‘State’ under Article 12? View Answer Correct Option: 2. Judiciary acting in its judicial capacity. Explanation: While the judiciary is part of the State when performing administrative or non-judicial functions, it is not considered ‘State’ under Article 12 when performing purely judicial functions,
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Q1. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights? View Answer Correct Option: 2. Part III. Explanation: Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III (Articles 12 to 35) of the Indian Constitution. This part is considered the Magna Carta of India. Q2. Which Fundamental Right was removed by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978?
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