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Question
List down the Fundamental rights guaranteed to the citizens of India.
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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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