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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2004
Fundamental Rights & DPSP
Question No. 60Interactive Test Mode
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Q60. Match List I (Articles of the Constitution of India) with List II (Provision) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | A. Article 14 | 1. The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex place of birth or any of term. | | B. Article 15 | 2. The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India. | | C. Article 16 | 3. 'Untouchability' is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden. | | D. Article 17 | 4. There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State. | Codes:

Match List I (Articles of the Constitution of India) with List II (Provision) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-IList-II
A. Article 141. The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex place of birth or any of term.
B. Article 152. The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India.
C. Article 163. 'Untouchability' is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden.
D. Article 174. There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State.

Codes:

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

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  • Article 14 matches with 2: Equality before the law and equal protection of the laws.
  • Article 15 matches with 1: Prohibition of discrimination on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
  • Article 16 matches with 4: Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
  • Article 17 matches with 3: Abolition of untouchability.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2004 (Q60)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Fundamental Rights & DPSP
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — (c) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

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The official UPSC answer key for this 2004 Polity (Fundamental Rights & DPSP) question is Option (C): "(c) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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