Correct option is D
The correct answer is
option d: A, B, C, D, E, as
Article 15 of the
Constitution of India prohibits discrimination by the State against any citizen on grounds
only of
religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. This article forms a fundamental part of the right to equality under the Indian Constitution and ensures that all citizens are treated equally without discrimination based on these specific categories.
Information Booster:
1.
Article 15(1): It prohibits the State from discriminating against any citizen on the grounds of
religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
2.
Article 15(2): It expands this protection to access to public spaces, stating that no citizen shall be subjected to any disability, liability, or restriction on the above grounds regarding access to shops, restaurants, hotels, and places of public entertainment.
3.
Article 15(3): The State is allowed to make special provisions for
women and children, recognizing the need for affirmative action in certain cases.
4.
Article 15(4): Enables the State to make special provisions for the advancement of any socially and educationally backward classes of citizens, or for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
5.
Article 15(5): Includes provisions related to reservations in educational institutions for socially and educationally backward classes and SC/ST communities.
6. This article is part of the broader right to
equality guaranteed under
Part III of the Indian Constitution.
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