Q55 · UPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · Polity and Governance

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Consider the following pairs:Provision in the Constitution of India Stated underI.Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State : The Directive Principles of the State PolicyII.Valuing and preserving of the rich heritage of our composite culture : The Fundamental DutiesIII.Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories : The Fundamental RightsHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A Only one
B Only two
C All the three
D None

Correct answer: (c) All the three

Explanation

  1. A

    Only one

    Only one. All three provision–article pairings are keyed.

  2. B

    Only two

    Only two. Under-counts.

  3. C

    All the three

    All the three. Separation of powers / the listed constitutional provisions are matched as printed.

  4. D

    None

    None. All three hold.

Summary. Official Set A key is (c) all three. Each Constitution-provision pair in the table is treated as correctly matched. Do not drop a row.

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