Correct answer: (b) A-(4), B-(3), C-(2), D-(1)
Explanation
- A
A-(3), B-(2), C-(4), D-(1)
Option A matches Article 324 with Public Service Commission, which is incorrect because Article 324 pertains to the Election Commission of India. Therefore, this combination leads to an incorrect matching of constitutional provisions.
- B
A-(4), B-(3), C-(2), D-(1)
Option B correctly matches Article 324 with the Election Commission, Article 315 with the Public Service Commission, Article 280 with the Finance Commission, and Article 338 with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes. These constitutional provisions establish vital democratic and governance bodies of the Indian Republic. Each matched pair accurately reflects the specific article dedicated to that respective constitutional commission or authority. Consequently, this comprehensive alignment represents the correct matching code.
- C
A-(3), B-(2), C-(1), D-(4)
Option C pairs Article 324 with the Public Service Commission and Article 280 with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, which violates the correct constitutional assignments. This option fails to establish the accurate relationships required by the lists.
- D
A-(1), B-(3), C-(4), D-(2)
Option D incorrectly links Article 324 to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, disrupting the entire sequence of correct constitutional article pairings. Hence, this option is wrong.
Summary. Official key is (b) matching Article 324 with Election Commission, Article 315 with Public Service Commission, Article 280 with Finance Commission, and Article 338 with National Commission for Scheduled Castes. Article 324 provides for the superintendence, direction, and control of elections vested in an Election Commission. Article 315 deals with Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the States. Article 280 provides for the constitution of a Finance Commission every fifth year. Finally, Article 338 establishes the National Commission for Scheduled Castes. Only option (b) correctly aligns all these constitutional provisions.