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 :
- (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
- (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
- (c) 1 and 4 only ✓ UPSC's answer
- (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Why the answer is (c)
• The Right against Exploitation comprises Article 23 — prohibition of traffic in human beings, begar and forced labour (1) — and Article 24 — prohibition of employment of children below 14 in factories, mines and hazardous work (4).
• Abolition of untouchability (2) is Article 17 under the Right to Equality; protection of minorities' interests (3) is Article 29 under Cultural and Educational Rights.
• Hence 1 and 4 only, option (c).
Why the other options are wrong
- (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
- Untouchability (Article 17) falls under Right to Equality.
- (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
- Items 2 and 3 belong to other rights groups.
- (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Items 2 and 3 are not part of the Right against Exploitation.
Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2017, held on 18 June 2017. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.