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Question
State whether the following is true or false:
The provision of free and compulsory education to all children up to the age of 14 is a General Principle.
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Solution
This statement is false.
Explanation:
The provision of free and compulsory education to all children under the age of 14 is a Directive Principle of State Policy rather than a General Principle. It is defined in Article 45 of the Indian Constitution and seeks to ensure that all children obtain a basic education.
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| Coumn A | Column B |
| 1. mployement of children below 14 years is banned in India | (a) Right to Equality |
| 2. In India one can practise any religion | (b) Right to Freedom |
| 3. Every Community can safegaurd its language | (c) Right against Exploitation |
| 4. Everybody can approach the court for the enforcement of his Fundamental Rights, if they are encroached upon by anyone. | (d) Right to FReedom of Religion |
| 5. Everybody has the right to from an association | (e) Cultural and Educational Rights |
| 6. Everybody has the right to use public well. | (f) Right to Constitutional Remedies |
Answer the following question:
Which Directive Principles relate to the establishment of a socialist society?
Which directive Principle concerns the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?
Write short notes on the following:
Principles pertaining to social equality and educational uplift.
Fill in the blanks:
The Directive Principles contain a list of important and basic _______and ________rights which the farmers of the Constitution wanted every Indian to enjoy.
Choose the correct answer:
After 200 years of foreign rule, the Indian economy was _________.
One of the ______ directs the government to prevent the consumption of liquor.
Answer the following question in one or two words/ sentences:
State one provisions of the Constitution which prove that all citizens are equal in the eyes of law.
