Article 15 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to equality by prohibiting discrimination by the State on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. The Article also allows the State to make special provisions for women, children, and socially and economically backward classes, including Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Regarding the Article 15 of the Constitution of India, find the wrong answer.
Asked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2018 · Topic: Fundamental Rights (Right to Equality (Articles 14-18))
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Answer: B. Article 15 clause (1) and clause (2) both are limited to discrimination on grounds of religion, place of birth, etc.
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