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Q84. Consider the following statements: 1. There is no provision in the Constitution of India to encourage equal pay for equal work for both men and women. 2. The Constitution of India does not define backward classes. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. There is no provision in the Constitution of India to encourage equal pay for equal work for both men and women.
  2. The Constitution of India does not define backward classes. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2006 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Statement 1 is incorrect: Article 39(d) of the Constitution explicitly directs the State to secure equal pay for equal work for both men and women.

Statement 2 is correct: The Constitution provides for affirmative action for socially and educationally backward classes under Articles 15(4), 16(4), and 46, but it does not provide an explicit definition of 'backward classes'.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2006 (Q84)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Fundamental Rights & DPSP
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 2 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2006 GS Paper I Question 84 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2006 Polity (Fundamental Rights & DPSP) question is Option (B): "2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Fundamental Rights & DPSP". You can explore all repeated questions from Fundamental Rights & DPSP in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Fundamental Rights & DPSP UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

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