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What is the fundamental purpose of Article 14 of the Indian Constitution?

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To guarantee equality before the law and equal protection of the laws.

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True or False: Article 19 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression.

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True

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Fill in the blank: Article ___ provides for the right to constitutional remedies.

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32

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Which article defines the term ‘State’ in the context of the Indian Constitution?

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Article 12

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What does Article 15 prohibit?

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Discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.

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Multiple Choice: Which article relates to the right to education? A) Article 21 A B) Article 22 C) Article 23

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A) Article 21 A

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What is the significance of Article 19(1)(g)?

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It guarantees the right to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade, or business.

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True or False: Article 21 ensures the right to life and personal liberty.

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True

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Fill in the blank: Article ___ provides for the protection against arrest and detention in certain cases.

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22

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What does Article 23 prohibit?

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Traffic in human beings and forced labor.

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Multiple Choice: Which article is known for the provision of protection of the interests of minorities? A) Article 29 B) Article 30 C) Both A and B

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C) Both A and B

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What does Article 30 guarantee?

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The right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.

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True or False: Article 40 promotes the organization of village panchayats.

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True

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Fill in the blank: Article ___ deals with the composition of the Rajya Sabha.

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80

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What is the primary focus of Article 46?

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Promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other weaker sections.

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Multiple Choice: Article 51A outlines the fundamental duties of citizens. True or False?

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True

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What does Article 72 empower the President of India to do?

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Grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment.

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Fill in the blank: Article ___ provides for the establishment of a Finance Commission.

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280

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What is the significance of Article 356?

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It provides for the imposition of President’s Rule in states.

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True or False: Article 368 deals with the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution.

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True

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What does Article 19(1)(d) guarantee?

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The right to move freely throughout the territory of India.

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Multiple Choice: Which article pertains to the right against exploitation? A) Article 23 B) Article 24 C) Both A and B

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C) Both A and B

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What is the essence of Article 14?

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It ensures equality before the law.

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Fill in the blank: Article ___ provides for the right to freedom of assembly.

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19(1)(b)

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What does Article 25 guarantee?
Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion.
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True or False: Article 30 protects the rights of minorities in establishing educational institutions.
True
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What does Article 37 state regarding Directive Principles of State Policy?
They shall not be enforceable by any court, but are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country.
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A1 - A4
Union
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A5 - A11
Citizenship
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A12
Definition of the state.
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A13
Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of fundamental rights.
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A14
Equality before law.
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A15
Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
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A16
Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
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A17
Abolition of untouchability.
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A18
Abolition of title.
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A19(1)
Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc. All citizens shall have the right --
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A19(1)a
to freedom of speech and expression;
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A19(1)b
to assemble peaceably and without arms;
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A19(1)c
to form associations or unions or co-operative societies;
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A19(1)d
to move freely throughout the territory of India;
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A19(1)e
to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India;
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A19(1)f
to practise any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
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A20
Protection in respect of conviction for offences.
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A21
Protection of life and personal liberty. (No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.)
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A21(1)
Right to live with human dignity.
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A21(2)
Right to decent environment including pollution free water, air and protection against hazardous industries.
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A21(3)
Right to livelihood.
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A21(4)
Right to privacy.
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A21(5)
Right to shelter.
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A21(6)
Right to help.
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A21(7)
Right to free education upto 14 years of age (86 constitution amendment act).
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A21(8)
Right to free legal aid.
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A21(9)
Right against solitary confinement.
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A21(10)
Right to a speedy trial.
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A21(11)
Right against handcuffing.
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A21(12)
Right against inhuman treatment.
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A21(13)
Right against delayed execution.
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A21(14)
Right to travel abroad.
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A21(15)
Right against bonded labour.
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A21(16)
Right against custodial harassment.
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A21(17)
Right to emergency medical aid.
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A21(18)
Right to timely medical treatment in government hospitals.
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A21(19)
Right not to be driven out of a state.
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A21(20)
Right to a fair trial.
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A21(21)
Right of prisoner to have necessities of life.
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A21(22)
Right of women to be treated with decency and dignity.
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A21(23)
Right against public hanging.
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A21(24)
Right to road in hilly areas.
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A21(25)
Right to information (2005).
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A21(26)
Right to reputation.
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A21(27)
Right of appeal from a judgment of conviction.
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A21(28)
Right to social security and protection of the family.
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A21(29)
Right to social and economic justice and empowerment.
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A21(30)
Right against bar fetters.
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A21(31)
Right to appropriate life insurance policy.
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A21(32)
Right to sleep.
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A21(33)
Right to freedom from noise pollution.
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A21(34)
Right to sustainable development.
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A21(35)
Right to opportunity.
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A21A
Right to Education. The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the State may, by law, determine. (86th Constitution Amendment Act, 2002)
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A22
Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases.

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