Fundamental Rights and Right Against Exploitation
Question
Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 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
Options
1, 2 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
The Right against Exploitation is covered under Articles 23-24 of the Constitution. Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings and forced labour. Article 24 prohibits employment of children in factories and mines. Statement 1 is correct (Article 23). Statement 4 is correct (Article 24). Statement 2 (abolition of untouchability) is covered under Article 17, which is a separate fundamental right. Statement 3 (protection of minorities) is covered under Articles 29-30, which are separate rights. The Right against Exploitation specifically refers to Articles 23-24, so statements 1 and 4 are the correct answers. > Right Against Exploitation (Art 23-24): Traffic prohibition + Child labor prohibition. Answer: c.
Question details
Year
2017
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q97
Subject
Polity
Sub-topic
Fundamental Rights - Article 23-24
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Polity Ch.3 - Fundamental Rights
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