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Q: In the Indian Constitution, as per Fundamental Rights, Abolition of Untouchability is a ........
  • A. Right to equality
  • B. Right to freedom of religion
  • C. Right against exploitation
  • D. Right to constitutional remedy
Correct Answer: Option A - The Constitution of India grants Fundamental Rights to all citizens of India, irrespective of race, place of birth, religion, caste or gender. Right to Equality is one of the six fundamental rights provided in the Constitution of India. Article 14 to 18 of the Constitution states the provisions related to the right to equality. It forms the foundation of all the other rights and liberties. Article 17 under right to equality of the Constitution prohibited "untouchability". It states that untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden. The enforcement of any disability arising out of untouchability shall be punishable offence in accordance with law.
A. The Constitution of India grants Fundamental Rights to all citizens of India, irrespective of race, place of birth, religion, caste or gender. Right to Equality is one of the six fundamental rights provided in the Constitution of India. Article 14 to 18 of the Constitution states the provisions related to the right to equality. It forms the foundation of all the other rights and liberties. Article 17 under right to equality of the Constitution prohibited "untouchability". It states that untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden. The enforcement of any disability arising out of untouchability shall be punishable offence in accordance with law.

Explanations:

The Constitution of India grants Fundamental Rights to all citizens of India, irrespective of race, place of birth, religion, caste or gender. Right to Equality is one of the six fundamental rights provided in the Constitution of India. Article 14 to 18 of the Constitution states the provisions related to the right to equality. It forms the foundation of all the other rights and liberties. Article 17 under right to equality of the Constitution prohibited "untouchability". It states that untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden. The enforcement of any disability arising out of untouchability shall be punishable offence in accordance with law.