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Constitutions and Law

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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 provision of the Indian Constitution allows for the reservation of seats in educational institutions for socially and educationally backward classes?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 21
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 15(4) of the Indian Constitution allows for the reservation of seats in educational institutions for socially and educationally backward classes.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment made it mandatory for the state to provide free and compulsory education to children between the ages of 6 and 14?

  1. 86th Amendment

  2. 93rd Amendment

  3. 100th Amendment

  4. 102nd Amendment
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 86th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 2002, made it mandatory for the state to provide free and compulsory education to children between the ages of 6 and 14.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment made it mandatory for the state to provide free and compulsory education to children between the ages of 6 and 14?

  1. 86th Amendment

  2. 93rd Amendment

  3. 100th Amendment

  4. 102nd Amendment
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 86th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 2002, made it mandatory for the state to provide free and compulsory education to children between the ages of 6 and 14.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional provision authorizes the central government to provide grants-in-aid to states?

  1. Article 275

  2. Article 280

  3. Article 282

  4. Article 293
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 280 of the Indian Constitution empowers the central government to provide grants-in-aid to states for various purposes, including economic development, social welfare, and disaster relief.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the constitutional amendment that abolished slavery?

  1. 13th Amendment

  2. 14th Amendment

  3. 15th Amendment

  4. 16th Amendment
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States.

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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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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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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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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Explanation

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