Prelims Test Evening Batch 01 Sept 2026

Q1. With reference to Article 14 of the Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. It guarantees equality before law as well as equal protection of laws.

2. It is available only to citizens of India.

3. Reasonable classification is permissible under Article 14.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2. The doctrine of “reasonable classification” under Article 14 requires:

1. An intelligible differentia distinguishing those grouped together from others.

2. A rational nexus between the differentia and the object sought to be achieved.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3. Which of the following statements best describes the evolution of Article 14 jurisprudence in India? 

Q4. Consider the following grounds of discrimination under Article 15:

1.Religion

2.Race

3.Caste

4.Sex

5.Place of birth

6. Residence

Which of the above are explicitly mentioned in Article 15(1)?

Q5. With reference to Article 15, consider the following statements:

1. Article 15 prohibits discrimination by the State on certain specified grounds.

2.Article 15(2) also addresses discrimination in access to certain public places and facilities.

3.Article 15 is applicable only against legislative discrimination.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q6. Which of the following constitutional provisions permit special provisions for socially and educationally backward classes?

1.  Article 15(4)

2.Article 15(5)

3. Article 15(6)

Select the correct answer using the code below:

Q7. Consider the following pairs:

Constitutional Provision                                      Subject

1. Article 15(3)                                                    Special provisions for women and children

2. Article 15(4)                                                      SEBCs, SCs and STs

3. Article 15(5)                                                    Reservation in educational institutions, including private institutions

4. Article 15(6)                                                    Economically Weaker Sections

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Q8. With reference to Article 14 and the concept of arbitrariness, consider the following statements:

1. A law can be invalidated under Article 14 if it is manifestly arbitrary.

2. Equality before law necessarily means identical treatment of all persons in every circumstance.

3. The Supreme Court has developed Article 14 beyond the traditional classification test.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q9. Which of the following Supreme Court cases is most closely associated with the proposition that arbitrariness is antithetical to equality under Article 14?

Q10. Consider the following statements regarding Articles 14 and 15:

1. Article 14 is available to both citizens and foreigners, subject to constitutional limitations.

2.Article 15 specifically prohibits discrimination only on the grounds enumerated in the Article.

3. Article 15 permits affirmative action in favour of disadvantaged groups.

4. Article 14 and Article 15 are completely independent provisions with no overlap in their constitutional objectives.

Which of the statements given above are correct?