Political Science: Democratic Rights · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
Which of the following situations represents a violation of the Right to Equality under the Indian Constitution?
Practice question from Political Science: Democratic Rights (Class 9 · CBSE Social Science), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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Which of the following situations represents a violation of the Right to Equality under the Indian Constitution?
- A.A government hospital providing free treatment to all citizens regardless of caste.
- B.A hotel owner refusing entry to a person solely based on their religion or caste.Correct answer
- C.Reserved seats for women in local government bodies.
- D.Reservation of government jobs for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to ensure affirmative action.
Solution
The Right to Equality prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth in access to public places like shops, hotels, and wells.
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