The Constitution of India

He was the first Indian Governor General of India and held office till January 26, 1950.

Step 1: When India became independent, Lord Mountbatten was the Governor General. Step 2: C. Rajagopalachari (also called Rajaji) took over from Lord Mountbatten and became the first Indian to hold the position of Governor General of India. Step 3: He held this office until January 26, 1950, when the Constitution came into force. Step 4: On January 26, 1950, Dr Rajendra Prasad became the first President of India, replacing the Governor General position. Step 5: Options A, C, and D are factually incorrect — Nehru was the first PM, Rajendra Prasad presided the Constituent Assembly, and Ambedkar

Freedom from bonded labour and protection of children below 14 from hazardous jobs

Step 1: The Right Against Exploitation is covered under Articles 23 and 24. Step 2: Article 23 prohibits bonded labour (also called begar — labour without wages) and human trafficking. Step 3: Article 24 specifically protects children below 14 years of age from being employed in hazardous jobs that could harm their growth and development. Step 4: Option A describes features of Right to Equality (abolition of untouchability is in Article 17, equal opportunity in Article 16). Step 5: Options C and D describe features of Right to Freedom (Article 19) and Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-

Free and compulsory education for all children between 6 to 14 years of age.

Step 1: Article 21A was added to the Constitution by the 86th Amendment Act of 2002 — it was not in the original Constitution. Step 2: This article provides for free and compulsory education specifically for all children between the ages of 6 to 14 years. Step 3: The age group 6 to 14 years is very specific and must be remembered correctly — it is NOT 6-18 years as some students mistakenly believe. Step 4: Options C and D describe rights not present in the Constitution regarding higher education and vocational training age groups. Step 5: This amendment later formed the legal basis for the Rig

Democratic means people choose the government and hold it accountable; Republic means the head of state is an elected person and not hereditary.

Step 1: 'Democratic' and 'Republic' are two different concepts and must not be confused. Step 2: Democracy (Democratic) means a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. In democracy, people elect their representatives, enjoy equal political rights, and can hold the government accountable. Step 3: A Republic means the head of state is not a hereditary position (like a king or queen) but is an elected person. In India, the President is elected — making India a Republic. Step 4: Option A reverses the two definitions incorrectly. Option C confuses these with 'Sovereign' and 'So