Consider the following statements with regard to the Constitution 1 The Constitution prohibits discr...........

Indian Polity Evolution of Constitution

Consider the following statements with regard to the Constitution

1. The Constitution prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth but not on the ground of residence.

2. The Constitution of India has introduced the system of single citizenship and provided uniform rights for the people of India to promote the feeling of fraternity and unity among them and to build an integrated Indian nation.

Which among the above statements is/are true?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

The Constitution (under Article 15) prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth and not on the ground of residence. This means that the state can provide special benefits or give preference to its residents in matters that do not come within the purview of the rights given by the Constitution to the Indian citizens. For example, a state may offer concession in fees for education to its residents.
The Constitution of India, like that of Canada, has introduced the system of single citizenship and provided uniform rights (except in few cases) for the people of India to promote the feeling of fraternity and unity among them and to build an integrated Indian nation.
Despite this, India has been witnessing the communal riots, class conflicts, caste wars, linguistic clashes and ethnic disputes. Thus, the cherished goal of the founding fathers and the Constitution-makers to build an united and integrated Indian nation has not been fully realized.