UPSC Prelims 2002·GS1·polity-and-governance·constitution

In the Indian Constitution, the Right to Equality is granted by Five Articles. They are

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  1. AArticle 16 to Article 20
  2. BArticle 15 to Article 19
  3. CArticle 14 to Article 18Correct
  4. DArticle 13 to Article 17

Explanation

The Right to Equality is the first category of Fundamental Rights mentioned in Part III of the Indian Constitution. It comprises exactly five articles, ranging from Article 14 to Article 18. The breakdown of these five articles is as follows: 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. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they include articles like Article 19, which pertains to the Right to Freedom, or Article 13, which deals with laws inconsistent with fundamental rights. Therefore, Option C is the correct answer.
polity-and-governance: In the Indian Constitution, the Right to Equality is granted by Five Articles. They are

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