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Question
List down the Fundamental rights guaranteed to the citizens of India.
Solution
Right to Equality is an important fundamental right. It guarantees that all citizens of India will be treated equally irrespective of caste, creed or sex.
- It guarantees ‘equality before law’ which means that all citizens will be equally protected by laws of the country.
- Articles 16 guarantees that there would be no discrimination against anyone in matters relating to employment or appointment to any government office.
- To keep everyone at par, Article 18 abolishes all title except military and academic ones.
- Practicing of untouchability in any form has been made a punishable offence by law.
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