Quiz on Article 16 of the Indian Constitution

Which article of the Indian Constitution covers the right to equality of opportunity in matters relating to public employment?

• Article 17

• Article 16

• Article 15

• Article 14

What does Article 16(2) of the Indian Constitution state regarding discrimination in employment under the State?

• No discrimination based on caste

• No discrimination based on race

• No discrimination based on gender

• No discrimination based on religion

Under which clause of Article 16 can the Parliament enact legislation requiring residence in a state as a pre-condition for particular employment?

• Clause (2)

• Clause (3)

• Clause (1)

• Clause (4)

What was the major outcome of the Mandal Commission case regarding reservations in government jobs?

• No reservation in promotions

• Reservation for creamy layer only

• Reservation for economically backward classes only

• Reservation for SCs and STs in promotions

Which Amendment Act added Clause (4-A) to Article 16 of the Indian Constitution allowing reservations in promotions for SCs and STs?

• 77th Amendment Act, 1995

• 81st Amendment Act, 2000

• 85th Amendment Act, 2001

• 103rd Amendment Act, 2019

What is the purpose of the carry forward rule in the context of reservations in government jobs?

• To fill unutilized vacancies in the next year

• To provide consequential seniority

• To exclude creamy layer candidates

• To reserve vacancies for future years

What did the Supreme Court establish in the Indra Sawhney case regarding the 50% limit on reservations?

• The limit applies only to SCs and STs

• The limit does not apply to promotions

• The limit is flexible and may be exceeded

• The limit is fixed and cannot be exceeded

What is the purpose of the expert report on 'creamy layer' in the context of reservations?

• To exclude socially advanced persons

• To identify economically weaker sections

• To provide reservations in promotions

• To determine the 50% limit

Which Amendment Act introduced the principle of creamy layer exclusion for SCs and STs in promotions?

• 103rd Amendment Act, 2019

• 77th Amendment Act, 1995

• 81st Amendment Act, 2000

• 85th Amendment Act, 2001

What did the Supreme Court establish in the Jarnail Singh case regarding creamy layer exclusion for SCs and STs?

• The exclusion is applicable in all cases

• The exclusion is applicable in education only

• The exclusion is applicable only in promotions

• The exclusion is not applicable