Question

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination in employment in any government office ?
1. Article 14
2. Article 12
3. Article 15
4. Article 16

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Article 16

The correct answer is Article 16.

• Article 16 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination in employment in any government office.
• There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State.
• 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.

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Article 14	Equality before the law and equal protection of the law.
Article 12	The State includes the Government and Parliament of India and the Government and the Legislature of each of the States and all local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India.
Article 15	Prohibition of discrimination on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.