Quiz on Article 15 of the Indian Constitution

What does Article 15 of the Indian Constitution protect citizens from?

• Discrimination based on educational qualifications

• Discrimination based on political beliefs

• Discrimination based on religion, race, caste, gender, place of birth

• Discrimination based on income levels

Which clause of Article 15 allows the state to make special provisions for women and children?

• Clause 1

• Clause 2

• Clause 3

• Clause 4

What does Article 15(2)(a) of the Indian Constitution prohibit discrimination against citizens from accessing?

• Religious institutions

• Public places

• Private clubs

• Government offices

In which case did the Supreme Court uphold the validity of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986?

• Danial Latifi v. Union of India

• Kathi Raning Rawat v. State of Saurashtra

• John Vallamattom v. Union of India

• Rani Raj Rajeshwari v. State of UP

What does Article 15(3) of the Indian Constitution allow the state to make special provisions for?

• Men and elderly

• Students and teachers

• Women and children

• Business owners

Which ground does Article 15 prohibit discrimination against citizens based on?

• Religion

• Political affiliation

• Educational background

• Income

In which case was it held that reservation for women in women's colleges and hostels was valid?

• Rajesh Kumar Gupta v. State of Uttar Pradesh

• Vijay Lakshmi v. Punjab University

• Girdhar v. State

• Choki v. The State of Rajasthan

What does Article 15(4) of the Indian Constitution allow the state to create special provisions for?

• Foreign tourists

• Wealthy individuals

• Government officials

• Socially and educationally backward classes of citizens

In which case was it held that reservation format introduced for BTC training programme was not warranted by the provisions of the Indian Constitution?

• Jagwant Kaur v. State of Maharashtra

• Union of India v. K.P. Prabhakaran

• Govt. of A.P. v. P.B. Vijaykumar

• Rajesh Kumar Gupta v. State of Uttar Pradesh

What does Article 15(2)(b) of the Indian Constitution state that no individual can restrict another individual from using?

• Luxury hotels

• Public facilities maintained by state funds

• Private facilities

• International airports