Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India ?
- 1.Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
- 2.Abolition of untouchability
- 3.Protection of the interests of minorities
- 4.Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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Answer: C. The Right against Exploitation is in Articles 23 and 24. Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings, begar and other forced labour. Article 24 prohibits employment of children below 14 in factories, mines and other hazardous work. Abolition of untouchability is Article 17 under the Right to Equality, and protection of minorities' interests is Article 29 under Cultural and Educational Rights. So 1 and 4 only.
Watch for: Watch for untouchability; it feels like exploitation but it is Article 17 under the Right to Equality.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because abolition of untouchability falls under the Right to Equality.
- B. Wrong because untouchability and minorities fall under other rights.
- D. Wrong because items 2 and 3 belong to other Fundamental Rights.
Source to check: Constitution of India, Articles 17, 23, 24 and 29; NCERT Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 2 'Rights in the Indian Constitution'
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