Which of the following are related to Right to Equality under the provisions of Articles 14 - 18 of the Constitution of India ? 1. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth 2. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment 3. Educational and cultural rights to minorities 4. Abolition of untouchability Select the correct answer using the code given below :

The Right to Equality is enshrined in Articles 14 to 18 of the Indian Constitution [2]. Statement 1 refers to Article 15, which prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth [1]. Statement 2 refers to Article 16, which guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment [3]. Statement 4 refers to Article 17, which mandates the abolition of untouchability [2]. These three provisions fall strictly within the Article 14-18 range [2]. Conversely, Statement 3 refers to Cultural and Educational Rights, which are covered under Articles 29 and 30 [1]. Since Article 29 and 30 are distinct from the Right to Equality cluster (Articles 14-18), Statement 3 is excluded. Therefore, the correct answer includes statements 1, 2, and 4.

Sources

1. [1] https://srrcvr.ac.in/pages.php?menu=best-practices&slug=fundamental-right
2. [2] https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/16124/1/the_constitution_of_india.pdf
3. [3] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 8: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES > p. 110