SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 34

SSC CGL - 4th March 2020 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q34

Which article of the Indian Constitution forbids discrimination on the basis of birth place, sex, caste, race, or religion?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e Article 15

Article 15 states:

1.The State is not allowed to discriminate against any of its citizens based only on their religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or any combination of these.

2. No citizen shall be subject to any disability, liability, restriction, or condition regarding; on the basis of religion, race, caste, sex, or any combination of these factors alone.

a. Access to stores, eateries open to the public, hotels, and entertainment complexes; or

b. The utilisation of wells, tanks, bathing ghats, highways, and public resorts that are totally or partially maintained with state funds or intended for use by the general public