History & Civics
(A) Article 15 of the Constitution prohibits discrimination on the basis of economic status, caste, colour, creed, religion or gender.
(R) Article 14 of the Constitution guarantees both Equality before law and Equality in protection by law.
- (A) is true but (R) is false.
- (A) is false, but (R) is true.
- Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- Both (A) and (R) are false.
Answer
Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Explanation — Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds mentioned in Article 14, that includes discrimination on the basis of economic status, caste, colour, creed, religion or gender. This ensures social and economic equality.
Related Questions
A person X's parents were originally Indian citizens but took up the citizenship of a foreign country 'F'. X was born in the country 'F' and acquired its citizenship by birth. Which of the following about X's citizenship is correct?
- X cannot regain Indian citizenship within one year of turning 18
- X will be given Indian citizenship as his parents were of Indian origin
- X will be given the status of PIO
- X will be given the status of NRI
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- All Indians irrespective of the State of their domicile are the citizens of India.
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- All citizens of neighbouring countries living in India are Indian citizens.
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- The Right to Freedom.
- The Right Against Exploitation.
- The Right to Education.
- The Right to Equality.
Right to Information has been included in Article …………… of the Constitution.
- 19(1)
- 20
- 21
- 22