Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Human Rights in India

Question:
Article 16 is also based on the equality principle of Article 14. It provides for equality of opportunity in matters of public or State employment and bars any discrimination to any citizen on which of the following grounds?
Options:
on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
on grounds of of religion, race, caste, sex, descent and place of birth
on grounds of of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, or residence.
on grounds of of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or residence.
Correct Answer:
on grounds of of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, or residence.
Explanation:
Article 16 is also based on the equality principle of Article 14. It provides for equality of opportunity in matters of public or State employment and bars any discrimination to any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, or residence.