Which writ directs a public authority to perform a public duty?
Correct answer: D
The writ compels performance of an enforceable public duty.
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Which article provides the right to constitutional remedies in the Supreme Court?
Correct answer: B
It enables enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
Which article protects life and personal liberty?
Correct answer: D
Deprivation must follow procedure established by law, interpreted with constitutional safeguards.
Which constitutional body recommends distribution of tax revenues between Union and states?
Correct answer: B
It makes fiscal recommendations under Article 280.
Evaluate the two proposed answers. Which are supported? I. Article 19 — the principal subject of the article: Free and compulsory education for ages six to fourteen. II. Article 29 — the principal subject of the article: Protection of cultural interests.
Correct answer: B
I is incorrect: Article 19 → Specified freedoms of citizens. These freedoms are subject to constitutionally permitted restrictions. II is correct: Article 29 → Protection of cultural interests. A section of citizens may conserve its distinct language, script or culture.
For Article 50, identify the principal subject of the article.
Correct answer: C
The directive concerns the state's public services.
Evaluate the two proposed answers. Which are supported? I. Article 50 — the principal subject of the article: Separation of judiciary from executive. II. Article 44 — the principal subject of the article: Uniform civil code as a Directive Principle.
Correct answer: A
I is correct: Article 50 → Separation of judiciary from executive. The directive concerns the state's public services. II is correct: Article 44 → Uniform civil code as a Directive Principle. The state shall endeavour to secure such a code for citizens.
For Article 1, identify the principal subject of the article.
Correct answer: D
India is described as a Union of States.
Evaluate the two proposed answers. Which are supported? I. Article 51A — the principal subject of the article: Formation and alteration of states. II. Article 22 — the principal subject of the article: Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases.
Correct answer: C
I is incorrect: Article 51A → Fundamental Duties. The duties are placed in Part IVA. II is correct: Article 22 → Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases. It includes procedural safeguards and preventive-detention provisions.
For Article 18, identify the principal subject of the article.
Correct answer: A
Military and academic distinctions are excepted.
Evaluate the two proposed answers. Which are supported? I. Article 24 — the principal subject of the article: Protection of children in specified hazardous employment. II. Article 21A — the principal subject of the article: Free and compulsory education for ages six to fourteen.
Correct answer: B
I is correct: Article 24 → Protection of children in specified hazardous employment. It concerns children below fourteen in factories, mines and hazardous work. II is correct: Article 21A → Free and compulsory education for ages six to fourteen. The state must provide education in the manner determined by law.
Evaluate the two proposed answers. Which are supported? I. Article 44 — the principal subject of the article: Uniform civil code as a Directive Principle. II. Article 21A — the principal subject of the article: Prohibition of trafficking and forced labour.
Correct answer: C
I is correct: Article 44 → Uniform civil code as a Directive Principle. The state shall endeavour to secure such a code for citizens. II is incorrect: Article 21A → Free and compulsory education for ages six to fourteen. The state must provide education in the manner determined by law.
For Article 44, identify the principal subject of the article.
Correct answer: A
The state shall endeavour to secure such a code for citizens.
Evaluate the two proposed answers. Which are supported? I. Article 20 — the principal subject of the article: Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases. II. Article 16 — the principal subject of the article: Abolition of titles.
Correct answer: B
I is incorrect: Article 20 → Protection in respect of conviction for offences. It covers ex post facto punishment, double jeopardy and self-incrimination. II is incorrect: Article 16 → Equality of opportunity in public employment. The provision addresses employment or appointment under the state.
For Article 24, identify the principal subject of the article.
Correct answer: C
It concerns children below fourteen in factories, mines and hazardous work.
Evaluate the two proposed answers. Which are supported? I. Article 23 — the principal subject of the article: Prohibition of trafficking and forced labour. II. Article 20 — the principal subject of the article: Free and compulsory education for ages six to fourteen.
Correct answer: A
I is correct: Article 23 → Prohibition of trafficking and forced labour. The prohibition extends to begar and similar forced labour. II is incorrect: Article 20 → Protection in respect of conviction for offences. It covers ex post facto punishment, double jeopardy and self-incrimination.
For Article 30, identify the principal subject of the article.
Correct answer: C
Religious and linguistic minorities may establish and administer educational institutions.
Evaluate the two proposed answers. Which are supported? I. Article 19 — the principal subject of the article: Specified freedoms of citizens. II. Article 30 — the principal subject of the article: Uniform civil code as a Directive Principle.
Correct answer: D
I is correct: Article 19 → Specified freedoms of citizens. These freedoms are subject to constitutionally permitted restrictions. II is incorrect: Article 30 → Minority educational institutions. Religious and linguistic minorities may establish and administer educational institutions.
For Article 22, identify the principal subject of the article.
Correct answer: A
It includes procedural safeguards and preventive-detention provisions.
Evaluate the two proposed answers. Which are supported? I. Article 15 — the principal subject of the article: Equality of opportunity in public employment. II. Article 21A — the principal subject of the article: Protection of children in specified hazardous employment.
Correct answer: D
I is incorrect: Article 15 → Prohibition of specified grounds of discrimination. It also permits specified special provisions. II is incorrect: Article 21A → Free and compulsory education for ages six to fourteen. The state must provide education in the manner determined by law.
For Article 3, identify the principal subject of the article.
Correct answer: A
Parliament can reorganise states through the specified constitutional process.
Evaluate the two proposed answers. Which are supported? I. Article 21A — the principal subject of the article: Free and compulsory education for ages six to fourteen. II. Article 30 — the principal subject of the article: Protection of environment and forests.
Correct answer: C
I is correct: Article 21A → Free and compulsory education for ages six to fourteen. The state must provide education in the manner determined by law. II is incorrect: Article 30 → Minority educational institutions. Religious and linguistic minorities may establish and administer educational institutions.
For Article 13, identify the principal subject of the article.
Correct answer: B
The article establishes limits on laws that contravene Part III.
Evaluate the two proposed answers. Which are supported? I. Article 13 — the principal subject of the article: Laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights. II. Article 20 — the principal subject of the article: Protection in respect of conviction for offences.
Correct answer: A
I is correct: Article 13 → Laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights. The article establishes limits on laws that contravene Part III. II is correct: Article 20 → Protection in respect of conviction for offences. It covers ex post facto punishment, double jeopardy and self-incrimination.
For Article 25, identify the principal subject of the article.
Correct answer: C
It is subject to public order, morality, health and other Part III provisions.