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Consider the following statements-
1. Practising of untouchability is an offence under the IPC.
2. Justifying the practice of untouchability is an act of untouchability itself.
3. Preaching of untouchablitiy is protected under Right to freedom of religion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

1 and 3 only

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2 only

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1 and 2 only

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3 only

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Solution

The correct option is B 2 only
The practise of Untouchability is forbidden. It is not protected under the Right to freedom of religion.

Untouchability(offences) act 1955 declares various offences regarding untouchability ,not under IPC.

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