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Q: Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality of opportunity in the matters of public employment?
  • A. Article 16
  • B. Article 18
  • C. Article 15
  • D. Article 17
Correct Answer: Option A - Article 16 was debated on 30ᵗʰ November 1948. It provided for equality of opportunity in all government employment. It stated that no citizen can be discriminated on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, or residence for government employment. It also allowed the state to make reservations in public employment for citizens from any backward class.
A. Article 16 was debated on 30ᵗʰ November 1948. It provided for equality of opportunity in all government employment. It stated that no citizen can be discriminated on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, or residence for government employment. It also allowed the state to make reservations in public employment for citizens from any backward class.

Explanations:

Article 16 was debated on 30ᵗʰ November 1948. It provided for equality of opportunity in all government employment. It stated that no citizen can be discriminated on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, or residence for government employment. It also allowed the state to make reservations in public employment for citizens from any backward class.