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Which constitutional article guarantees equality before law and prohibits discrimination on basis of religion, caste, sex, and place of birth?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 10 · Political Science · Gender, Religion and Caste
  1. Article 14
  2. Article 15
  3. Article 16
  4. Article 17
Answer
Article 14

The correct answer is Article 14 — Therefore the correct article is Article 14.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recall that the Constitution has Articles 14, 15, 16, 17 relating to equality.
  2. Article 14 states that all persons are equal before law and guarantees equality of opportunity.
  3. Articles 15, 16, 17 prohibit discrimination but Article 14 is the general guarantee.
  4. Therefore the correct article is Article 14.
Common mistake: Confusing Article 15 with Article 14

Concept tested: Equality before law in Constitution

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