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Constitutions and Law questions cover fundamental rights, the preamble, critical articles, and amendments from the Indian and United States constitutions. This topic is indispensable for UPSC, state PSC, and SSC exams. Practicing these questions ensures a solid understanding of political frameworks and legal provisions.

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Constitutions and Law Questions

Multiple choice

Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the freedom of religion?

  1. Article 18

  2. Article 25

  3. Article 26

  4. Article 27
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice, and propagate religion.

Multiple choice

What is the scope of religious freedom under Article 25 of the Indian Constitution?

  1. It includes the right to convert from one religion to another.

  2. It includes the right to establish and maintain religious institutions.

  3. It includes the right to manage religious affairs.

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice, and propagate religion. This includes the right to convert from one religion to another, the right to establish and maintain religious institutions, and the right to manage religious affairs.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of sex?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 17
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of sex, among other grounds.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits forced labor?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 19

  3. Article 21

  4. Article 23
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 23 of the Indian Constitution prohibits forced labor.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees free and compulsory education for all children between the ages of 6 and 14?

  1. Article 21A

  2. Article 21B

  3. Article 21C

  4. Article 21D
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 21A of the Indian Constitution, inserted by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002, guarantees free and compulsory education for all children between the ages of 6 and 14.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits trafficking of children?

  1. Article 23

  2. Article 24

  3. Article 25

  4. Article 26
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 23 of the Indian Constitution prohibits trafficking of children and forced labor.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination against children on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or any other ground?

  1. Article 15

  2. Article 16

  3. Article 17

  4. Article 18
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination against children on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or any other ground.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 in mines and other hazardous occupations?

  1. Article 24

  2. Article 25

  3. Article 26

  4. Article 27
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 24 of the Indian Constitution prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 in mines and other hazardous occupations.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits the employment of children below the age of 18 in factories?

  1. Article 28

  2. Article 29

  3. Article 30

  4. Article 31
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 28 of the Indian Constitution prohibits the employment of children below the age of 18 in factories.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 in any occupation?

  1. Article 32

  2. Article 33

  3. Article 34

  4. Article 35
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 32 of the Indian Constitution prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 in any occupation.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional provision prohibits discrimination on the grounds of caste in India?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 17
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of caste, religion, race, sex, or place of birth. It guarantees equality before the law and equal access to public facilities and opportunities for all citizens, irrespective of their caste or social background.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution abolished the practice of untouchability?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 17

  4. Article 21
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolished the practice of untouchability and forbade its enforcement in any form.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 17
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination in employment on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or descent?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 17
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 16 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination in employment on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or descent.

Multiple choice

The Indian Constitution is based on which of the following principles?

  1. Parliamentary democracy

  2. Federalism

  3. Secularism

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Indian Constitution is based on the principles of parliamentary democracy, federalism, and secularism.