Explain the following terms. Equal protection of law, minority, untouchability
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Explanation:
Option C is the correct answer. The correct match of the Articles of the Constitution of India to their description is as follows:
1. Article 14: The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India
2. Article 15: The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them
3. Article 16: There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State
4. Article 17: 'Untouchability' is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden
Answer:
1. Equal protection of law - Equal Protection refers to the idea that a governmental body may not deny people equal protection of its governing laws. The governing body state must treat an individual in the same manner as others in similar conditions and circumstances.
2. Minority - Minority communities in India includes Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Parsis and Jains. The scholarship is awarded to the students by India Government through State Government/UTs. There shall be a Special Officer for linguistic minorities to be appointed by the President.
3. Untouchiblity - Untouchability, in its literal sense, is the practice of ostracising a minority group by segregating them from the mainstream by social custom or legal mandate. The term is most commonly associated with treatment of the Dalit communities in the Indian subcontinent who were considered "polluting"
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