Q. Which among the following acts of United states is known to be prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin by federal and state governments as well as some public places ?
Answer: Civil Rights Act of 1964
Notes: The correct answer is the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This landmark legislation prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. It aimed to end segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination. The Act was a important achievement of the Civil Rights Movement, influenced by leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. It laid the foundation for future anti-discrimination laws in the U.S.