General Studies MCQs

Question

Which article prohibits human trafficking and forced labor?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Article 23

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Article 23”.
Article 23 of the Indian Constitution prohibits "traffic in human beings and forced labor". This includes trafficking for the purpose of forced labor, slavery, or exploitation.

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  1. A) War or external aggression
  2. B) Armed rebellion
  3. C) Financial emergency
  4. D) Breakdown of constitutional machinery
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  2. B) Reservation for Scheduled Tribes in legislatures
  3. C) Protection of linguistic minorities
  4. D) Reservation for OBCs in private educational institutions
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  1. A) Article 20
  2. B) Article 21
  3. C) Article 22
  4. D) Article 23
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  2. B) Mandamus
  3. C) Certiorari
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  1. A) Article 12
  2. B) Article 14
  3. C) Article 16
  4. D) Article 18
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  1. A) Mandamus
  2. B) Prohibition
  3. C) Certiorari
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  2. B) Article 21
  3. C) Article 31
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  1. A) Article 28
  2. B) Article 29
  3. C) Article 30
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  2. B) Article 34
  3. C) Article 35
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