Which fundamental right among the following deals with 'Prevention of Discrimination'?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
the correct answear is Option 1 i.e. Right to Equality.
- The principle of equality, closely associated with the prohibition of discrimination, asserts that all individuals are inherently and equally entitled to dignity and rights from birth.
- Article 15 of the Indian Constitution mandates that the State cannot discriminate against any citizen solely based on religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or any combination thereof.
- Originally drafted as Article 9 (later becoming Article 15), it was deliberated on November 29, 1948, and prohibited discrimination on five specific grounds: religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
Additional detail-
| Right Against Exploitation | According to Article-14-The Right against exploitation prohibits all types of forced labour, child labour and trafficking of people. |
| Right to Freedom of Religion | According to the Articles 25 to 28 it implying that the State will not discriminate, patronise or meddle in the profession of any religion.It is a freedom to all citizens to profess, practice as well as propagate any religion subject to public order, health and morality. |
| Right to Freedom | According to the Articles-19 to 22, It includes freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association or union or cooperatives, movement, and residence. It also includes the right to practice any profession or occupation |