Which of the following are related to Right to Equality under the prov

Which of the following are related to Right to Equality under the provisions of Articles 14 – 18 of the Constitution of India ?

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1. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
2. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
3. Educational and cultural rights to minorities
4. Abolition of untouchability

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1, 2 and 3

3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

1 and 2 only

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The Right to Equality is enshrined in Articles 14 to 18 of the Constitution of India. Statement 1 refers to Article 15 (Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth). Statement 2 refers to Article 16 (Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment). Statement 4 refers to Article 17 (Abolition of Untouchability). All three of these are specifically included within Articles 14-18. Statement 3, concerning the educational and cultural rights of minorities, is covered under Articles 29 and 30, which fall under the Right to Freedom of Religion and Cultural and Educational Rights, respectively, not the Right to Equality (Articles 14-18).

Article 14: Equality before law and equal protection of laws.
Article 15: Prohibition of discrimination.
Article 16: Equality of opportunity in public employment.
Article 17: Abolition of Untouchability.
Article 18: Abolition of titles.
Articles 29 & 30 deal with cultural and educational rights, including for minorities.

The Right to Equality is a fundamental right that forms the bedrock of the Indian democratic system, ensuring fairness and equal treatment for all citizens before the law and in public life, while also allowing for affirmative action (reservations) to address historical disadvantages.

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