Question

UPSC Prelims 2020 Question:

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

1. Right against Exploitation
2. Right to Freedom
3. Right to Constitutional Remedies
4. Right to Equality

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4: Right to Equality

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

As per the Article 17 of the Constitution of India, ‘Untouchability’ is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden. The enforcement of any disability arising out of ‘Untouchability’ shall be an offence punishable in accordance with the law.
It is incorporated in Part III of the Constitution of India which includes Fundamental Rights. It is one of the rights under Right to Equality (Article 14-18).

Therefore, option (4) is the correct answer.

Subject: Polity | Fundamental Rights

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