Multiple choice

On which of the following grounds does Article 16 of the Indian Constitution debar any kind of discrimination?

  1. Religion
  2. Race and caste
  3. Gender
  4. Descent
  5. Place of birth

  1. Only 1, 2 and 3

  2. Only 1, 3 and 5

  3. Only 1, 2, 3 and 5

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 16 provides that there shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in the matter of employment or appointment to any office under the State. This Article also provides that no citizen shall be ineligible for any office or employment under the State on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent and place of birth or any of them.

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