⚖️ Polity & GovernanceUPSC 2002Salient Features of RPA

Match List-I (Article of Indian Constitution) with List -II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list: List–I (Article of Indian Constitution) List–II (Provisions)A. Article 16 (2)1. No person shall be deprived of his property save by the authority of lawB. Article 29 (2)2. No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of race, religious or casteC. Article 30 (I)3. All minorities whether based on religion or language shall have to establish and administer educational institutions of their choiceD. Article 31 (I)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 themCodes:

aA-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
bA-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
cA-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
dA-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
✓ Correct answer: a) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
ExplanationA is matched with 2: Article 16 (2) states that 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.B is matched with 4: Article 29 (2) ensures that no citizen shall be denied admission to any state-maintained or state- aided educational institution on grounds of religion, race, caste, language, or any of them.C is matched with 3: Article 30 (1) grants minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.D is matched with 1: Article 31 (1) refers to the protection of property rights and ensures no person shall be deprived of their property except by the authority of law.63

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