Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2017 · Polity and Constitution · Question 47

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:

  1. 1, 2 and 4 only
  2. 2, 3 and 4 only
  3. 1 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

1 and 4 only

Right against Exploitation is covered under Articles 23 and 24 of the Constitution.

  1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labourCorrect. Article 23 prohibits trafficking, begar and other forms of forced labour.
  2. Abolition of untouchabilityIncorrect. This is under Article 17, part of the Right to Equality, not Right against Exploitation.
  3. Protection of the interests of minoritiesIncorrect. This belongs to Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29–30).
  4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and minesCorrect. Article 24 prohibits employment of children below 14 years in factories, mines and hazardous occupations.

Hence, 1 and 4 only are correct.

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