Consider the following statements:1.Transgenders are not included under the ambit of Article 15 of the Indian Constitution and it is on the Parliament to make laws for them.2.The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 prohibits any person or organisation from discriminating against transgenders in matters of employment, recruitment, promotion and other related issues. Select the correct statements suing the codes given below:

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Transgenders are not included under the ambit of Article 15 of the Indian Constitution and it is on the Parliament to make laws for them.
2.The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 prohibits any person or organisation from discriminating against transgenders in matters of employment, recruitment, promotion and other related issues.
Select the correct statements suing the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Statement 1 is incorrect. Article 15 and 16 (Right against Discrimination and Equality of Opportunity) prohibit discrimination against any citizen on certain enumerated grounds, include ‘sex’. Both the Articles prohibit all varieties of gender bias and gender-based discrimination.

Statement 2 is correct. The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 prohibits any person or organisation from discriminating against transgenders in matters of employment, recruitment, promotion and other related issues.

Source: Rights of Sexual Minorities in India (LGBTQ+ Rights): Status and Challenges – Explained

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