Article 16 of the Constitution deals with "Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment." While Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth, Article 16(2) specifically applies this prohibition to employment or office under the State. Article 16(4) provides for reservation for backward classes. Article 17 abolishes untouchability.
According to which Article of the Indian Constitution, – “No citizen shall, on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, residence or any of them, be ineligible for, or discriminated against in respect of, any employment or office under the State”? (a) Article 15 (b) Article 16(4) (c) Article 16(2) (d) Article 17
Asked in RO ARO pre 2023 · Topic: Articles of the Constitution (Fundamental Rights Articles)
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