India Exam Junction
3. Which of the following is out of the purview of article 12 of the Constitution?
Capital punishment
Right to livelihood
Sexual Harassment of women at work place
Right to life
Correct Answer :
Capital punishment
Solution
Article 12 of the Indian Constitution defines the term "State" for the purposes of Part III of the Constitution, which deals with Fundamental Rights. According to Article 12, the "State" includes the Government and Parliament of India, the Government and Legislature of each state, and all local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India.