Multiple choice general knowledge

Which among the following acts of United states is known to be prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin by federal and state governments as well as some public places ?

  1. Civil Rights Act of 1871

  2. Civil Rights Act of 1960

  3. Civil Rights Act of 1964

  4. Civil Rights Act of 1968
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin in employment, public accommodations, and federally funded programs. Earlier acts (1871, 1960) had narrower scopes; 1968 addressed housing discrimination.

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