Multiple choice

Which of the following grounds is not mentioned in Articles 15 on which the State cannot discriminate?

  1. Race

  2. Caste

  3. Residence

  4. Place of Birth

  5. Religion
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Race is a ground in both Article 15 and Article 16 on which the State can discriminate. Option (2) is incorrect: Article 15 and Article 16 states prohibition of discrimination on grounds of caste. Option (3) is correct: Article 15 and Article 16 do not state prohibition of discrimination on grounds of residence. Option (4) is incorrect: Article 15 and Article 16 states prohibition of discrimination on grounds of place of birth.

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