Prelims 2020 · Polity and Constitution · Question 34
Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?
Answer
Right to Equality
- (a) Right against Exploitation: Covers trafficking, forced labour and child labour under Articles 23–24. Not about untouchability.
- (b) Right to Freedom: Covers freedoms under Articles 19–22 such as speech, movement and personal liberty. Does not specifically address untouchability.
- (c) Right to Constitutional Remedies: Article 32 provides remedies for enforcement of rights. It is a remedy, not the category containing untouchability protection.
- (d) Right to Equality: Article 17 abolishes untouchability, and it is placed under the Right to Equality (Articles 14–18). Correct.