UPSC Prelims 2004 · General Studies
Question 63: Polity and Governance
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 (A) Article 14 (B) Article 15 (C) Article 16 (D) Article 17 List II 1. The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them 2. The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India 3. “Untouchability” is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden 4. There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State Codes: A B C D
AnswerThe answer is (c).
Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws; Article 15 bars discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth; Article 16 gives equality of opportunity in public employment; Article 17 abolishes untouchability. So the matches are A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3.
- A. Article 14 - equality before the law and equal protection of the laws.
- B. Article 15 - no discrimination on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth.
- C. Article 16 - equality of opportunity in public employment.
- D. Article 17 - untouchability is abolished.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Swaps Articles 15 and 16, which is wrong.
- (b) Gives Article 14 the untouchability provision, which is wrong.
- (c) Correct: A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3.
- (d) Gives Article 14 the untouchability provision, which is wrong.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2004, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.