Which of the following are related to Right to Equality under the provisions of Articles 14 - 18 of the Constitution of India ? 1. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth 2. Equality of opportunity in matte

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Q: 27 (CAPF/2014)

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

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Option 1 states that under the provisions of Articles 14 - 18 of the Indian Constitution, there is a prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. This means that individuals cannot be discriminated against based on these factors.

Option 2 states that there is equality of opportunity in matters of public employment. This means that everyone has an equal chance to apply for and be considered for public employment positions, without any discrimination.

Option 3 states that under the provisions of Articles 14 - 18 of the Constitution, there are educational and cultural rights provided to minorities. These rights ensure that minorities have access to education and can practice and promote their culture without any discrimination.

Option 4 states that there is abolition of untouchability. This means that the practice of untouchability, where certain individuals were considered to be "untouchable" and faced discrimination based on their caste, is abolished.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3 as it includes all the aspects related to the Right to Equality under Articles 14 - 18 of the Indian Constitution.