Consider the following statements regarding Article 16 of the Constitution of India: 1. Article 16(4) allows the State to make provisions for reservation of appointments in favour of any backward class of citizens which is not adequately represented in the services under the State. 2. Residence can be made a condition for certain employment within a State or Union Territory only by a law passed by the Parliament, not by State Legislatures. 3. Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment to both citizens and non-citizens. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

  • A: 1 and 3 only
  • B: 2 and 3 only
  • C: 1 and 2 only
  • D: 1, 2 and 3

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