The correct option is 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Explanation
The question pertains to Article 15 of the Indian Constitution, which is a part of the Right to Equality (Articles 14-18). Specifically, Article 15(2) deals with the prohibition of discrimination regarding access to public places.
Constitutional Provision Analysis:
Article 15(2) states that no citizen shall, on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them, be subject to any disability, liability, restriction, or condition with regard to:
- Access to shops, public restaurants, hotels, and places of public entertainment; or
- The use of wells, tanks, bathing ghats, roads, and places of public resort maintained wholly or partly out of State funds or dedicated to the use of the general public.
Therefore, the Constitution explicitly prohibits discrimination on all five grounds mentioned:
- Religion: Included.
- Race: Included.
- Caste: Included.
- Sex: Included.
- Place of birth: Included.
Key Takeaway: Article 15 prohibits discrimination on five specific grounds: Religion, Race, Caste, Sex, and Place of birth. Unlike Article 16 (public employment), Article 15 does not include "descent" or "residence" as prohibited grounds.