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Democratic Rights — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social StudiesDemocratic Rights3 Marks
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How is right to equality exercised?
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The government shall not discriminate against any citizen on the grounds of religion, caste, ethnicity, sex or place of birth. Every citizen shall have access to public places like shops, restaurants, hotels and cinema halls. All citizens have equality in the matters relating to employment also.

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