Under which of the following Articles of the Indian constitution "Equality of opportunities include its reasonable classification and provisions for backward class of citizens" is provided. 

The correct answer is Article 16.

Key Points

• Article 16:- Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
  • This article guarantees equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters of public employment.
  • No citizen can be discriminated against on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, residence, or any of them.
  • However, the state can make special provisions for the backward classes, under-represented states, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes for posts under the state.
  • Local candidates may also be given preference in certain posts. Reservation of posts for people of a certain religion or denomination in a religious or denominational institution is not illegal.

Additional Information

• Article 17: Abolition of Untouchability
  • This article prohibits the practice of untouchability and makes it an offense punishable by law. Untouchability is considered a social stigma and a form of discrimination against people based on their caste.
• Article 18: Abolition of titles: No title, not being a military or academic distinction, shall be conferred by the State.
  • Article 18 of the Indian Constitution prohibits the conferment and acceptance of titles by the State and its citizens, except in the cases of military or academic distinctions.
  • It bars Indian citizens from accepting titles from foreign states.
• Article 19: Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc.
  • This article guarantees certain fundamental rights to all citizens, including the right to freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, and residence. However, these rights are subject to reasonable restrictions in the interests of the general public.