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Indian Polity UPPSC 2024 GS-I
Question

Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India?

1. Abolition of untouchability
2. Prohibition of human trafficking and forced labour
3. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines
4. Protection of interests of minorities

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: 2 and 3

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2 and 3”.
The Right against Exploitation is covered under Articles 23 and 24 of the Indian Constitution. It includes the following provisions:

1) Prohibition of human trafficking and forced labour (Article 23): Trafficking in human beings, begar (forced labour), and similar exploitative practices are prohibited.
2) Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines (Article 24): Employment of children below the age of 14 in hazardous occupations such as factories and mines is prohibited.

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