Q 1.

With reference to constitutional safeguards against discrimination in India, consider the following statements:

1. Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws.
2. Article 15 prohibits discrimination by the State on grounds including race and place of birth.
3. Article 21 protects only the physical existence of a person and does not cover human dignity.
4. Article 46 directs the State to promote the educational and economic interests of weaker sections, particularly Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Which of the statements given above are correct?