The government can make special provisions for women and children and for those groups of citizens who are economically and socially backward. This is against which of the following fundamental rights in India?

The government can make special provisions for women and children and for those groups of citizens who are economically and socially backward. This is against which of the following fundamental rights in India? Correct Answer Right to equality

The correct answer is Right to Equality.

Key Points

• The right to equality is embedded in Article 14 to Article 18.
• Article 14 says that all persons are equal before the law and entitled to equal protection of the laws.
• The Constitution says that the government shall not deny to any person in India equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws.
• The right to equality is considered a basic feature of the Indian Constitution.
• Article 15 deals with the prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, caste, race, sex or place of birth
• Article 16 deals with the equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
• Article 17 deals with the Abolition of untouchability.
• Article 18 deals with the abolition of titles (Article 18).

Additional Information 

• The fundamental rights are classified under six heads as:
  • Right to equality (Article 14 to Article 18)
  • Right to freedom (Article 19 to Article 22)
  • Right against exploitation (Article 23 to Article 24)
  • Right to freedom of religion (Article 25 to Article 28)
  • Right to minorities (Cultural and educational rights) (Article 29- to Article 30)
  • Right to constitutional remedies (Article 32 to Article 35)