Question

Answer the following questions in six sentences each:
Explain the constitutional and legal measures undertaken to eradicate untouchability.

Answer 1

The following are some constitutional and legal measures undertaken to eradicate untouchability in India;

• The Article 17 of the Indian Constitution prohibits Untouchability. The government of India has implemented ‘Untouchability Crime Act’ in 1955. ‘Civil Rights Protection Act’ was implemented in 1976 with necessary changes to the act of 1955. According to this act, practicing untouchability is a crime.
• Universal rights to vote and participate in the election has also been provided. Moreover, the reservation has been given in the field of education and employment for Scheduled Castes and Tribes scheduled along with backward classes.
• The Act of 1989 has given some specific responsibilities for the governments in the eradication of Untouchability. Like this, Independent India has taken special interest in providing equality to all.