Which of the following articles guarantees the Right to Equality before the Law and the Right to Equal Protection of the Laws?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Article 14.
· Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality before the Law and the Right to Equal Protection of the Laws within India. This means that every individual is equal before the law and that the laws will provide equal protection to all individuals without discrimination.
· This article forms the foundation of India’s commitment to justice and equality and aims to prevent any form of arbitrary discrimination by the state.
Additional Information:
The Right to Equality, enshrined in Articles 14 to 18, includes several specific protections, such as prohibiting discrimination (Article 15), equality of opportunity in public employment (Article 16), and the abolition of untouchability (Article 17).
Other Options:
· Article 15: Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth but does not specifically cover equality before the law or equal protection of the laws.
· Article 16: Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment, ensuring non-discrimination in job appointments but not general legal equality.
· Article 17: Article 17 abolishes untouchability in any form and declares its practice a punishable offense but does not address equality before the law