Fundamental Rights: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Polity)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Fundamental Rights (Polity). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 2004Polity · Fundamental Rights
Q1. 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 (Articles of the Constitution of India)
List-II (Provision)
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.
Explanation
A is matched with 2: Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws within India, ensuring that no person is discriminated against unfairly by the state. B is matched with 1: Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or any of them thereby promoting social justice and inclusivity. C is matched with 4: Article 16 provides for equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters of employment or appointment to any office under the State. No citizen can be discriminated against or be ineligible for any employment or office under the State on grounds of only religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth or residence. D is matched with 3: Article 17 abolishes untouchability, a social evil, and forbids its practice in any form, aiming to uplift marginalized communities and promote social harmony. Together, these provisions protect individual dignity and promote equal treatment in all spheres.
UPSC 2004Polity · Fundamental Rights
Q2. Which Article of the Constitution of India says, ‘No child below the age of fourteen years shall the employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment’?
Explanation
Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories, mines, or any other hazardous employment. This is part of the Fundamental Rights under the Right against Exploitation. Options(b), (c) and (d) are incorrect:
Article 45 pertains to the Directive Principle of State Policy, focusing on providing free and compulsory education for children below 14 years. Article 330 relates to the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People (Lok sabha). Article 368 deals with the amendment provisions in the Indian Constitution.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
1
2004
(c) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
2
2004
(a) Article 24
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Fundamental Rights?
This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Fundamental Rights (Polity), asked from 1996 to 2024. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
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Questions on Fundamental Rights (Polity) are available for 14 years, from 1996 to 2024. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
