A foreigner applied for a job with a State enterprise, her application was rejected summarily on the ground of religion and place of birth, despite the fact that advertisement had no such criteria stipulated therein. Which Article of the Constitution of India can she take recourse to?

A. Article 15, which prohibits discrimination, inter alia, on the ground of religion and/or place of birth

B. Article 16, which allows equality of opportunity in matters of public employment

C. Article 14, which guarantees equality before law

D. None of the above

Answer: Option C