Correct Answer :   Article 17

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Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes Untouchability. It states: “Untouchability” is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden. The enforcement of any disability arising out of “Untouchability” shall be an offence punishable in accordance with the law.

Correct Answer :   Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour

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Articles 23-24 of the Indian Constitution contains the Right Against Exploitation.

Correct Answer :   Part III

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Part III of the Indian Constitution mentions the Fundamental Rights of the citizens. 

Correct Answer :   All of the above

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It shall be the duty of every citizen of India : 

(a) to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem;
(b) to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom;
(c) to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;
(d) to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;
(e) to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women;
(f) to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;
(g) to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures;
(h) to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;
(i) to safeguard public property and to abjure violence;
(j) to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement;
(k) who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years.

Correct Answer :   Karnataka

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 Lokayukta lacks many powers and is considered weak, whereas the strongest Lokayukta is said to be of Karnataka.

Correct Answer :   Governor of the state

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For the purpose of conducting an investigation in accordance with the provisions of the Act, the Governor appoints a Judge or a retired Chief Justice of High Court to act as Lokayukta and one or more District Judges to act as Upa-Lokayuktas.

Correct Answer :   January 2013

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It was passed in the Rajya Sabha on 17 December 2013 after making certain amendments to the earlier Bill and in the Lok Sabha the next day. It received assent from President Pranab Mukherjee on 1 January 2014 and came into force from 16 January.

Correct Answer :   Ombudsman System

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An Ombudsman is an appointee of government, mandated to inquire findings based on complaints against ineffective administration , with emphasis on public office holder.

Correct Answer :   For the Rajya Sabha, it consists of 10 members

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Correct Answer :   1989

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For the first time two additional Election Commissioners were appointed on 16th October 1989 but they served only for a short tenure till 1st January 1990. Later, on 1st October 1993 two additional Election Commissioners were appointed.