UPSC Prelims 2002 Q18: Indian Polity – Fundamental Rights
Match List I (Article of Indian Constitution) with List II (Provisions) and select the correct
answer using the codes given below the lists:
List I (Article)
A. Article 16(2)
B. Article 29(2)
C. Article 30(1)
D. Article 31(1)
List II (Provisions)
1. No person shall be deprived of his property save by the authority of law
2. No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of
race, religion or caste
3. All minorities whether based on religion or language shall have the fundamental right to
establish and administer educational institutions of their choice
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:
- (a) A - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1
- (b) A - 3, B - 1, C - 2, D - 4
- (c) A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4
- (d) A - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1
Answer: (a) A - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1
Explanation
Matching articles of the Constitution with their provisions
| Article | Provision |
|---|---|
| A. Article 16(2) | 2. No discrimination in public employment on grounds of race, religion, caste |
| B. Article 29(2) | 4. No denial of admission to State-run or State-aided institutions |
| C. Article 30(1) | 3. Minorities' right to establish and administer educational institutions |
| D. Article 31(1) | 1. No deprivation of property save by authority of law (repealed in 1978) |
Article 16(2) bars discrimination in public appointment, Article 29(2) bars denial of admission in State institutions, Article 30(1) protects minorities' educational institutions, and the old Article 31(1) (property, since repealed by the 44th Amendment, now Article 300A) required authority of law. The code is A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1.
Answer: (a) A - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) CORRECT. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1 matches every article.
- (b) Incorrect. It puts the minority right against Article 16(2).
- (c) Incorrect. It gives the admission clause to Article 30(1).
- (d) Incorrect. It gives the minority right to Article 16(2).
Key point
Article 29(2) is about admission; Article 30(1) is about minority institutions; Article 16 is about public employment.
Remember
Right to property is now Article 300A, not a fundamental right.
Common mistakes
- Swapping Article 29(2) and Article 30(1), which are close in subject.
- Forgetting that Article 31(1) is no longer a fundamental right.
- Mixing Article 16(2) with Article 15(1) on discrimination.
Exam tip
Lock Article 30(1)-3 and 16(2)-2 first; only option (a) survives.
Sources
- Constitution of India — Part III
- M. Laxmikanth — Indian Polity