If a citizen is denied a government facility only on the basis of caste, which Fundamental Right is mainly affected?

Correct answer: Right to Equality

Correct answer: A, the Right to Equality. The Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds such as religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth and guarantees equality before law and equal protection of laws. Denying a government facility solely because of caste is discriminatory treatment by or within a public authority, so equality is the main right affected. B is incorrect because the facts do not involve speech, movement, peaceful assembly or another freedom under the Right to Freedom. C is incorrect because the denial is based on caste, not on a person’s religious belief or practice. D is incorrect because Cultural and Educational Rights mainly protect language, script, culture and minority educational institutions. Memory cue: caste-based discrimination in access to public services or opportunities usually points to the Right to Equality.