Polity

Correct answer: B

I is incorrect: Article 18 → Abolition of titles. Military and academic distinctions are excepted. II is correct: Article 23 → Prohibition of trafficking and forced labour. The prohibition extends to begar and similar forced labour.

Correct answer: D

It is part of the Directive Principles.

Correct answer: C

I is incorrect: Article 18 → Abolition of titles. Military and academic distinctions are excepted. II is incorrect: Article 15 → Prohibition of specified grounds of discrimination. It also permits specified special provisions.

Correct answer: A

I is incorrect: Article 16 → Equality of opportunity in public employment. The provision addresses employment or appointment under the state. II is correct: Article 50 → Separation of judiciary from executive. The directive concerns the state's public services.

Correct answer: C

These freedoms are subject to constitutionally permitted restrictions.

Correct answer: B

I is incorrect: Article 24 → Protection of children in specified hazardous employment. It concerns children below fourteen in factories, mines and hazardous work. II is incorrect: Article 40 → Organisation of village panchayats. It is a Directive Principle of State Policy.

Correct answer: C

I is incorrect: Article 24 → Protection of children in specified hazardous employment. It concerns children below fourteen in factories, mines and hazardous work. II is correct: Article 3 → Formation and alteration of states. Parliament can reorganise states through the specified constitutional process.

Correct answer: B

A section of citizens may conserve its distinct language, script or culture.

Correct answer: A

I is correct: Article 51A → Fundamental Duties. The duties are placed in Part IVA. II is correct: Article 15 → Prohibition of specified grounds of discrimination. It also permits specified special provisions.

Correct answer: D

It is a Directive Principle of State Policy.

Correct answer: B

I is correct: Article 48A → Protection of environment and forests. It is part of the Directive Principles. II is correct: Article 24 → Protection of children in specified hazardous employment. It concerns children below fourteen in factories, mines and hazardous work.

Correct answer: C

It also permits specified special provisions.

Correct answer: B

I is correct: Article 25 → Freedom of conscience and religion. It is subject to public order, morality, health and other Part III provisions. II is correct: Article 30 → Minority educational institutions. Religious and linguistic minorities may establish and administer educational institutions.

Correct answer: D

The prohibition extends to begar and similar forced labour.

Correct answer: C

I is incorrect: Article 1 → Name and territory of the Union. India is described as a Union of States. II is incorrect: Article 51A → Fundamental Duties. The duties are placed in Part IVA.

Correct answer: A

The duties are placed in Part IVA.

Correct answer: B

I is incorrect: Article 21A → Free and compulsory education for ages six to fourteen. The state must provide education in the manner determined by law. II is correct: Article 22 → Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases. It includes procedural safeguards and preventive-detention provisions.

Correct answer: C

I is correct: Article 51A → Fundamental Duties. The duties are placed in Part IVA. II is incorrect: Article 3 → Formation and alteration of states. Parliament can reorganise states through the specified constitutional process.

Correct answer: B

It covers ex post facto punishment, double jeopardy and self-incrimination.

Correct answer: D

I is correct: Article 40 → Organisation of village panchayats. It is a Directive Principle of State Policy. II is correct: Article 29 → Protection of cultural interests. A section of citizens may conserve its distinct language, script or culture.

Correct answer: C

The state must provide education in the manner determined by law.

Correct answer: A

I is incorrect: Article 51A → Fundamental Duties. The duties are placed in Part IVA. II is incorrect: Article 44 → Uniform civil code as a Directive Principle. The state shall endeavour to secure such a code for citizens.

Correct answer: C

The provision addresses employment or appointment under the state.

Correct answer: A

I is correct: Article 29 → Protection of cultural interests. A section of citizens may conserve its distinct language, script or culture. II is incorrect: Article 24 → Protection of children in specified hazardous employment. It concerns children below fourteen in factories, mines and hazardous work.

Correct answer: A

I is correct: Article 51A → Fundamental Duties. The duties are placed in Part IVA. II is incorrect: Article 13 → Laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights. The article establishes limits on laws that contravene Part III.