Right to equality provision under which article of the Indian constitution?

Appeared in: BSF Staff Nurse - 2021

Explanation

Article 14 of the Indian Constitution is the correct answer as it explicitly guarantees the fundamental 'Right to Equality'.
This article ensures that every person within the territory of India receives 'equality before the law' and 'equal protection of the laws'.
'Equality before the law' means that no person is above the law, and everyone is subject to the same ordinary law of the land.
'Equal protection of the laws' means that all persons in similar circumstances shall be treated alike, both in the privileges conferred and liabilities imposed.

Option A: Article 31 originally pertained to the 'Right to Property'. It is no longer a Fundamental Right.
Option B: Article 24 is part of the 'Right against Exploitation' and specifically deals with the prohibition of child labor.
Option D: Article 26 is part of the 'Right to Freedom of Religion' and concerns the freedom of religious denominations to manage their own affairs.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
The constitutional principle of equality directly translates to the nursing code of ethics, which mandates providing care to all individuals without discrimination based on caste, creed, religion, gender, or socioeconomic status.
In public health settings, nurses must ensure that resources, treatments (like triage), and health education are distributed equitably among all patients, upholding the spirit of Article 14.
What if? If a nurse observes a colleague giving preferential treatment to a patient based on their social status, the nurse has an ethical and professional duty to intervene and report the incident. This action upholds the principle of equal care and protects the rights of all patients.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question from the non-nursing subject of General Knowledge/Civics.
First, identify the core concept asked in the question, which is the 'Right to equality'.
Next, access your knowledge of the Fundamental Rights as enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
Systematically evaluate each article number provided in the options.
Recall that the Right to Equality is a cluster of articles starting from Article 14. This makes '14' the most direct and foundational answer.
Eliminate the other options by recalling their subjects: Article 24 (Child Labour), Article 26 (Religious Affairs), and Article 31 (formerly Property Rights).

Concept Tested & Keywords

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