The Preamble secures to all the citizens of India, equality of status and opportunity. Which of the following provisions of the Constitution is based on Right to equality ?

1. Equality before law

2. Prohibition of Human trafficking

3. Abolition of untouchability

4. Prohibition of discrimination on Certain Grounds

5. Right to marry by one’s choice

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Solution

The term ‘equality’ means the absence of special privileges to any section of the society, and the provision of adequate opportunities for all individuals without any discrimination.The provisions in the Constitution embraces three dimensions of equality–civic, political and economic which are Equality before the law (Article 14), Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race,caste, sex or place of birth (Article 15), Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment (Article 16), Abolition of untouchability (Article 17), Abolition of titles (Article 18). Right against exploitation provides for Prohibition of Human trafficking ( Article 23) and Right to marry is wider interpretation of (Article 21), Right to Life and Liberty.