Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution is correctly paired with the article pertaining to it?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2 - Protection of life and personal liberty - Article 21
The correct pairing of provisions of the Indian Constitution with the articles pertaining to them is as follows:
Prohibition of traffic in human beings: Article 23
Protection of life and personal liberty: Article 21
Right to education: Article 21A
Prohibition of employment of any child below fourteen years of age in any factory or mine: Article 24
Part III is titled "Fundamental Rights" and contains Articles 12 to 35 in which the 6 fundamental rights are mentioned. These articles outline the basic rights guaranteed to all Indian citizens, including:
Right to Equality (Articles 14-18): Ensures equal treatment before the law and prohibits discrimination based on factors like religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22): Guarantees freedoms like speech, assembly, movement, residence, and profession (subject to certain restrictions).
Right against Exploitation (Articles 23-24): Prohibits forced labor, human trafficking, and child labor.
Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-28): Protects freedom of conscience, religious practice, and propagation.
Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29-30): Recognizes the right of minorities to conserve their culture and language and establish educational institutions.
Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32): Ensures the right to enforce fundamental rights through legal action in the Supreme Court.