Define gender equality as envisaged in the Indian Constitution and mention one constitutional provision that seeks to achieve it.
Answer
Gender equality means equal rights and opportunities for women and men; Article 15(1) prohibits discrimination on the grounds of sex.
Step-by-step solution
- State a concise definition of gender equality in the constitutional context.
- Identify the article that explicitly forbids discrimination based on sex.
- Recall that Article 15(1) lists sex among prohibited grounds of discrimination.
- Combine the definition with the reference to Article 15(1) for the final answer.
Common mistake: Citing Article 14 (equality before law) instead of Article 15(1) which mentions sex.
Concept tested: Definition and provision for gender equality
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