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Question
The Constitution prohibits the State to discriminate against any citizen grounds only of religion, race, castes, or sex. Mention two exceptions to this Right.
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Solution
The two notable exceptions to the Right of Prohibition of Discrimination are:
- The State may make any special provision for women and children.
- Special provisions may be made for the advancement of any socially and educationally backward class of citizens or for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.
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