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Q62. Match List-I (Article of Indian Constitution) with List -II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list: | List-I (Article of Indian Constitution) | List-II (Provisions) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Article 16 (2) | 1. No person shall be deprived of his property save by the authority of law | | B. Article 29 (2) | 2. No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of race, religious or caste | | C. Article 30 (I) | 3. All minorities whether based on religion or language shall have to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice | | D. Article 31 (I) | 4. No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State, or receiving State aid, on grounds of religion, race, caste, language or any of them | Codes:

Match List-I (Article of Indian Constitution) with List -II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list:

List-I (Article of Indian Constitution)List-II (Provisions)
A. Article 16 (2)1. No person shall be deprived of his property save by the authority of law
B. Article 29 (2)2. No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of race, religious or caste
C. Article 30 (I)3. All minorities whether based on religion or language shall have to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice
D. Article 31 (I)4. No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State, or receiving State aid, on grounds of religion, race, caste, language or any of them

Codes:

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2002 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (A) — A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Article 16 (2) matches with 2: No citizen shall be ineligible for, or discriminated against in respect of, any employment or office under the State on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, or residence.
  • Article 29 (2) matches with 4: No citizen shall be denied admission into any state-maintained or state-aided educational institution on grounds only of religion, race, caste, language, or any of them.
  • Article 30 (1) matches with 3: Right of all minorities (religious or linguistic) to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
  • Article 31 (1) matches with 1: Deprivation of property only by authority of law (prior to its repeal by the 44th Amendment).
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2002 (Q62)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Fundamental Rights & DPSP
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — (a) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2002 Q62

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2002 GS Paper I Question 62 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2002 Polity (Fundamental Rights & DPSP) question is Option (A): "(a) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2002 question belong to?

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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