Q97 · UPSC Prelims 2017 · Set A · Polity and Governance

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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 labour2.Abolition of untouchability3.Protection of the interests of minorities4.Prohibition of employment of children in factories and minesSelect 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
D 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct answer: (c) 1 and 4 only

Explanation

  1. A

    1, 2 and 4 only

    Option (a) is 1, 2 and 4 only. Abolition of untouchability is Article 17 under Right to Equality, not Right against Exploitation. Including 2 is wrong. This option is not the key.

  2. B

    2, 3 and 4 only

    Option (b) is 2, 3 and 4 only. Untouchability and minority rights are other Parts/articles; they are not Articles 23–24. This option is therefore wrong.

  3. C

    1 and 4 only

    Right against Exploitation in Part III is Articles 23 and 24: prohibition of traffic in human beings and begar, and prohibition of child employment in factories and mines (and other hazardous work). Minority protection is Articles 29–30; untouchability is Article 17. Hence 1 and 4 only is the official key.

  4. D

    1, 2, 3 and 4

    Option (d) is all four. That mixes Equality, Exploitation and Cultural rights. This option is not the key.

Summary. Official key is (c) 1 and 4 only. Using the stem list: traffic and forced labour, and child labour in factories and mines, are the Exploitation rights. Untouchability is Equality; minority interests are Cultural and Educational Rights. Articles 23 and 24 are the pair to remember. Only 1 and 4 belong.

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