Which one of the following provides for the complete equality of men and women in India ?
- A.Articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution of India
- B.Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India
- C.The Indian Independence Act
- D.Article 20 of the Constitution of India
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Explanation
The correct answer is A, Articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution of India. Article 14 guarantees equality before law to every person, and Article 15 forbids the State to discriminate on grounds of sex, among others.
Article 14 says the State shall not deny any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within India. Article 15(1) bars discrimination against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth, and Article 15(3) allows the State to make special provisions for women and children. Article 16 adds equality of opportunity in public employment without discrimination on grounds of sex, and Article 39(d) directs equal pay for equal work for both men and women. Together these make equality of the sexes a fundamental right.
B is wrong because the Fifth Schedule deals with the administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes. C is wrong because the Indian Independence Act, 1947, ended British rule and created India and Pakistan; it said nothing about gender equality. D is wrong because Article 20 gives protection in respect of conviction for offences.
Exam tip: Article 14 equality before law, 15 no discrimination (including sex), 16 equal opportunity in public jobs, 39(d) equal pay.
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