Question

Which among the following provisions were made in the Indian Constitution to protect the interests of weaker sections?

• A. Equal social, economic and political justice is provided to all the citizens.
• B. The state will decide the religion to be followed by every citizen.
• C. Limited economic opportunities for the stronger sections.
• D. States can impose restrictions on fundamental rights to protect the weaker sections.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A Equal social, economic and political justice is provided to all the citizens.
D States can impose restrictions on fundamental rights to protect the weaker sections.

The Constitution of India aims to protect the interests and work for the welfare of the weaker sections. The constitutional provisions provide equal opportunities, justice and status to all the citizens in India. It has given the power to the states to impose certain restrictions on the fundamental rights to protect the weaker and backward sections. The citizens also have the right to religion, the freedom to follow the religion of their choice.