Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Article 14.

Key Points

• Article 14 states for equality before the law.
  • All persons are equal before the law.
  • It provides equal protection before laws.
• Article 19 is related to the right to freedom.
  • It gives 6 types of freedom to Indian citizens.
• Article 21 is related to the protection of life and personal liberty. 
  • It gives the fundamental right to live life.
• Article 256 is related to the executive power of the state.

The correct answer is November 2020.

• Lok Sabha has given its nod to Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill 2021.
• The bill contains provisions to deal with domestic and international arbitration.
• It defines the law for conducting conciliation proceedings.
• It replaces an Ordinance with the same provisions promulgated on 4th November 2020.

The correct answer is Dr. Sampurnanand. 

Key Points

The correct answer is  Habeus corpus.

• The writ that is issued to secure the release of a person under illegal detention is Habeus corpus.
• Article 32  of the Indian Constitution has been described as the ‘heart and soul’ of the Indian Constitution by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
• It gives a citizen the right to approach the Supreme Court in case of the violation of any of their fundamental rights.
• It is also known as; Right to Constitutional Remedies.

  Article	Consists of
  Article 32	Right to move the Supreme court for the enforcement of fundamental rights including the writs. habeas corpus mandamus prohibition certiorari quo warranto

• Habeas Corpus: This writ is issued to produce a person who has been detained whether in prison or in private custody, before a court and to release him if such detention is found illegal.
• Mandamus: The writ of command is issued by the supreme or high court when any government, court, corporation, or any public authority has to do a public duty but fails to do so.
• Prohibition: It is a writ issued with a view to restraining a person from holding a public office to which he is not entitled.
• Certiorari: The writ of certiorari can be issued by the supreme or high court for quashing the order already passed by an inferior court, tribunal, or quasi-judicial authority.
• Quo-Warranto: The writ of quo-warranto can be issued by the supreme or high court for asking of by what authority or warrant. It is issued by the court to enquire into the legality of a claim of a person to a public office.

Option 4 is the correct answer: Parliament can set a condition for employment within the state or union territory under article 16.

• Article 16 comes under part III of our constitution which talks about Fundamental Rights.
• This article deals with equality in the matters of Public Employment.
• It states that no citizen should be discriminated on the grounds of only religion, caste, sex, race, descent or place of birth/ residence.
• However, it also provides three exceptions as follows in this regard:
  • Allows parliament to prescribe residence as a condition for employment in certain cases.
  • Reservations in favour of Backward classes.
  • religion as a condition for appointment to an office related to a religious institution.