Answer: B

Explanation:

Sikkim was formed on May 16, 1975. On this day Sikkim became the 22nd state of the Republic of India. Jharkhand was formed on November 15, 2000. Jharkhand was created by the Bihar Reorganization Act. The birth anniversary of great Lord Birsa Munda is also celebrated on 15th November. Nagaland was formed on December 1, 1963. Indian President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan inaugurated the state of Nagaland in Kohima. Telangana was formed on June 2, 2014. Hence, option (b) is correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Under Articles 25 to 28 of the Indian Constitution, the right to religious freedom is given. This is a fundamental right. The right to religious freedom includes:

Article 25 of the Indian Constitution gives Sikhs the right to wear kirpans. For Sikhs, wearing a kirpan is considered a religious responsibility. Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, had made five things mandatory for the Sikhs – Kesh, Kada, Kirpan, Kangha and Kachcha. Article 26 allows religious denominations to establish and administer institutions for religious or charitable purposes. Subjects are also free to manage the affairs of the institution according to their religion. Article 27 exempts any institution or person from paying tax on expenditure incurred for maintaining or promoting his religion. Article 28, No person attending a State or State-aided educational institution may be forced to participate in religious activity on the premises. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The specialty of the fundamental rights provided by the Constitution is-

Some of them are available only to citizens while others are available to all persons whether they are citizens, foreigners or legal persons such as corporations or companies. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Some of them are available against arbitrary action of the state. However, some of them are also against the actions of private individuals. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Articles 23 and 24 of the Indian Constitution guarantee the fundamental right against exploitation. The purpose of these articles is to protect individuals from various forms of abuse and unfair practices. Article 23 of the Indian Constitution prohibits both human trafficking and forced labor while Article 24 of the Indian Constitution prohibits the employment of children in factories and hazardous industries. A 13 year old child is still a child and should be protected from exploitation in the form of child labour. Therefore, if a 13 year old child works as a laborer in a carpet factory, it would be a violation of the right against exploitation under Article 24. Hence, option (d) is correct.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The National Commission for Backward Classes was initially established by an Act of Parliament in 1993 but it was not a constitutional body then. It became a constitutional body after the President of India gave assent to the Constitution (102nd Amendment) Act, 2018. This Act provides constitutional status to NCBC. Hence, option (a) is correct.