Prelims Test Morning Batch 23 July 2026

Q1.Consider the following statements regarding Article 16:

1. Equality of opportunity under Article 16 is a facet of the principle of equality under Article 14.
2. Article 16 applies only to employment under the State.
3. Article 16 prohibits every form of classification in public employment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2. Which of the following are exceptions to the general rule of equality under Article 16?

1. Residence requirement prescribed by Parliament.
2. Reservation for backward classes not adequately represented.
3. Religious qualification for offices in religious institutions.
4. Reservation in private sector employment.

Q3. With reference to Article 16(4), consider the following statements:

1. It is an exception to Article 16(1).
2. It enables reservation for backward classes not adequately represented in State services.
3. Inadequate representation in State services is a constitutional requirement.

Q4. Article 16(4B) primarily deals with:

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. Parliament alone can prescribe residence as a qualification for certain public employments.
2. State Legislatures can independently make such a law under Article 16(3).

Q6.Consider the following statements:

1. Article 16(2) prohibits discrimination on the ground of residence.
2. Article 16(3) permits Parliament to prescribe residence as a qualification in certain cases.

Q7.Which Constitutional Amendment inserted Article 16(6)?

Q8.Consider the following statements regarding Article 17:

1. It abolishes “untouchability” in all its forms.
2. It makes the practice of untouchability an offence punishable by law.
3. The Constitution defines the term “untouchability.”

Q9. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Article 17 is enforceable against both the State and private individuals.
2. It is one of the Fundamental Rights having horizontal application

Q10.The expression “untouchability” under Article 17 refers to: