{"id":72179,"date":"2024-04-20T11:22:36","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=72179"},"modified":"2024-04-20T11:22:36","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:22:36","slug":"which-article-of-the-indian-constitution-guarantees-the-right-to-equality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-article-of-the-indian-constitution-guarantees-the-right-to-equality\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a9756423481c\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Article 12                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Article 14                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Article 19                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Article 21                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>B) Article 14<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality. It states that the State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India. This means that all persons are equal before the law and are entitled to equal protection of the law. The State cannot discriminate against any person on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them.<\/p>\n<p>Article 14 is one of the most important fundamental rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution. It is a cornerstone of the Indian legal system and has been used to strike down many discriminatory laws and practices.<\/p>\n<p>Article 14 has been interpreted by the Supreme Court of India to mean that the State must treat all persons equally, without any discrimination. This means that the State cannot make any laws that discriminate against any person or group of persons. The State must also ensure that all persons have equal access to public services and facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Article 14 has been used to strike down many discriminatory laws and practices, such as laws that discriminated against women, people of lower castes, and religious minorities. The Article has also been used to uphold the rights of people with disabilities and other marginalized groups.<\/p>\n<p>Article 14 is a powerful tool for ensuring equality and justice for all persons in India. 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