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Correct Answer: B. Article 14
Explanation: Article 14 of the Constitution of India guarantees the fundamental right to equality before the law and the equal protection of the laws for all individuals within the country's territory. This provision ensures that the state does not discriminate against any person and applies to both citizens and non-citizens. The concept of equality before the law implies that no individual is above the law and that there is an absence of special privileges based on birth or status. Conversely, the equal protection of the laws signifies that individuals in similar circumstances should be treated alike. While Articles 13, 15, and 16 also pertain to fundamental rights and non-discrimination, Article 14 is the specific provision that explicitly establishes the general doctrine of legal equality.

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