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Match List I (Articles of the Constitution of Indiwith List II (Provision) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

Match List I (Articles of the Constitution of Indiwith List II (Provision) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
List I
(A) Article 14
(B) Article 15
(C) Article 16
(D) Article 17

List II
1. The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them
2. The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India
3. ‘Untouchability’ is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden
4. There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State

(a)

2 4 1 3

(b)

3 1 4 2

(c)

2 1 4 3

(d)

3 4 1 2

Answer:

(c)

Explanation

Articles 14, 15, 16, and 17 correspond to equality, discrimination prohibition, employment opportunity, and untouchability abolition, respectively. Hence, the correct answer is (c).