The correct answer is Option 3 - 5
The right to equality is a fundamental right enshrined in the Constitution of India. It ensures that all citizens are treated equally before the law and have equal access to opportunities without discrimination.
This right is guaranteed by Articles 14 to 18 of the Constitution.
Article 14: Equality before law and equal protection of laws.
Article 15: Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
Article 16: Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
Article 17: Abolition of untouchability.
Article 18: Abolition of titles except military and academic distinctions.
Part III is titled "Fundamental Rights" and contains Articles 12 to 35 in which the 6 fundamental rights are mentioned. These articles outline the basic rights guaranteed to all Indian citizens, including:
Right to Equality (Articles 14-18): Ensures equal treatment before the law and prohibits discrimination based on factors like religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22): Guarantees freedoms like speech, assembly, movement, residence, and profession (subject to certain restrictions).
Right against Exploitation (Articles 23-24): Prohibits forced labor, human trafficking, and child labor.
Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-28): Protects freedom of conscience, religious practice, and propagation.
Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29-30): Recognizes the right of minorities to conserve their culture and language and establish educational institutions.
Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32): Ensures the right to enforce fundamental rights through legal action in the Supreme Court. |
