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Fundamental Rights & DPSP
Question No. 44Interactive Test Mode
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Q44. A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?

A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Article 14

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Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws. Conferring unguided, uncontrolled, and arbitrary discretionary power upon the executive violates the Rule of Law and non-arbitrariness, which are core components of Article 14.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2021 (Q44)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Fundamental Rights & DPSP
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Article 14

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2021 GS Paper I Question 44 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2021 Polity (Fundamental Rights & DPSP) question is Option (A): "Article 14". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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