“The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them”. This has been incorporated in ________.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Article 15.
Article 15 of the Indian Constitution:
(1) The State shall ensure that no citizen is discriminated against solely based on their religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or any combination thereof.
(2) No citizen shall, on the ground only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or any of them, be subject to any disability, liability, restriction, or condition with regard to –
(a) Availability of retail establishments, dining venues, accommodations, and locations for public amusement; or.
(b)The utilization of wells, tanks, bathing ghats, roads, and public recreational areas that are wholly or partially funded by the State or designated for the benefit of the general populace.
(3) This article does not restrict the State from enacting any special measures for the benefit of women and children.
(4) This article, along with clause (2) and Article 29, does not restrict the State from implementing special measures aimed at promoting the welfare of socially and educationally disadvantaged classes of citizens, including the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.