UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 41
A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A (Article 14)
Explanation: Uncontrolled discretionary executive power permits arbitrary distinctions and violates equality before law and equal protection under Article 14.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Correct-arbitrary or unguided discretion offends Article 14.
B. Incorrect-Article 28 governs religious instruction in educational institutions.
C. Incorrect-Article 32 provides remedies for Fundamental Rights, rather than the equality standard itself.
D. Incorrect-Article 44 concerns the Directive Principle of a uniform civil code.