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Download Solution PDFWhich one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe Correct Answer is option 4. Key PointsFundamental Rights:
- Part 3 of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights.
- The Constitution provides six fundamental rights:
- Right to Equality
- Right to Freedom
- Right against Exploitation
- Right to Freedom of Religion
- Cultural and Educational Rights
- Right to Constitutional Remedies
Right to Equality:
- Enshrined in Articles 14-18 of the Indian Constitution, ensuring equal protection under the law.
- Article 17:
- Abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form. Hence, this falls under the Right to Equality.
- Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
- Article 15:
- Prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
- Article 16:
- Ensures equality of opportunity in public employment.
- Article 18:
- Abolishes titles, except for military or academic distinctions.
Right to Freedom:
- Covered under Articles 19-22.
- Article 19:
- Lists six freedoms, including speech, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession.
- Article 20:
- Protects against conviction for offenses.
- Article 21:
- Protects life and personal liberty.
- Article 22:
- Protects against arrest and detention in certain cases.
- Right to Constitutional Remedies:
- Found in Article 32, allowing individuals to approach the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
- Right against Exploitation:
- Covered under Articles 23 and 24, abolishing human trafficking, forced labor, and child labor in hazardous occupations.
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