According to which law is discrimination of a person on the basis of his caste, creed, religion, colour or sex a punishable offence?

Right to freedom

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Right against exploitation

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Right to equality

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Right to freedom of religion

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Solution

The correct option is C Right to equality
Right to equality is one of the six fundamental rights in the Indian constitution. It includes equality before law, prohibition of discrimination on grounds of race, religion, gender, and caste or birth place. It also includes equality of opportunity in matters of employment, abolition of untouchability and titles.

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Which among the following statements about India’s Constitution is wrong? It

(a) prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion

(b) gives official status to one religion

(d) ensures equality of citizens within religious communities

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