Article 17 of the constitution of India provides for ___________.

equality before law

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equality opportunity in matters of public employment

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abolition of titles

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abolition of untouchability

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Solution

The correct option is D abolition of untouchability
Article 17 of the Indian constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability. According to this article, 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 law.

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