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Q4·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2020

Fundamental Rights and Untouchability

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Question

Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?

Options

a

Right against Exploitation

b

Right to Freedom

c

Right to Constitutional Remedies

d

Right to Equality

Answer

Explanation

Article 17, which abolishes 'untouchability' and forbids its practice in any form, falls under the category of 'Right to Equality' (Articles 14 to 18) in Part III of the Indian Constitution. > One-line conceptual takeaway: Abolition of untouchability is an extension of the constitutional promise of absolute equality. Answer: (d).

Question details

Year

2020

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q4

Subject

Polity

Sub-topic

Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Duties

Type

Factual single

Difficulty

Easy

Nature

Static

Source hint

Constitution of India Part III

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