2002 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2002 · General Studies
Question 103: Polity and Governance
In the Indian Constitution, the Right to Equality is granted by Five Articles. They are
aArticle 16 to Article 20
bArticle 15 to Article 19
cArticle 14 to Article 18
dArticle 13 to Article 17
AnswerThe answer is (c).
The Right to Equality is in Articles 14 to 18: equality before law (14), no discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth (15), equality of opportunity in public employment (16), abolition of untouchability (17) and abolition of titles (18). Article 19 begins the Right to Freedom.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Articles 19 and 20 belong to the Right to Freedom.
- (b) Article 19 belongs to the Right to Freedom.
- (c) Right: Articles 14 to 18.
- (d) Article 13 declares void laws that violate fundamental rights; it is not part of the Right to Equality.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2002, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.