UPSC Prelims 2020 – Question 4

Here is Question No. 4 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2020.

Q4. Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?

(a) Right against Exploitation
(b) Right to Freedom
(c) Right to Constitutional Remedies
(d) Right to Equality

Answer: D

• Article 17 of the Constitution of India abolishes the age-old practice of Untouchability and forbids its practice in any form. Untouchability refers to a social practice that looks down upon certain oppressed classes solely on account of their birth and makes any discrimination against them on these grounds. This comes under the Right to Equality (Article 14- 18).
• Additional Info:
• There are six categories of Fundamental
• Rights under the Indian Constitution:
• Right to Equality (Articles 14-18)
• Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22)
• Right against Exploitation (Articles 23- 24)
• Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-28)
• Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29-30)
• Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)

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