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Imagine you belong to any of the Scheduled Castes and were denied entry into the temple because of your caste identity. Which article in the Constitution of India is against such a practice?
Imagine you belong to any of the Scheduled Castes and were denied entry into the temple because of your caste identity. Which article in the Constitution of India is against such a practice?
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The correct option is D Article 17
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and makes it illegal. Untouchability is based on caste discrimination which leads to social segregation of people. So, denying entry to a temple on the basis of caste is a direct violation of Article 17.
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and makes it illegal. Untouchability is based on caste discrimination which leads to social segregation of people. So, denying entry to a temple on the basis of caste is a direct violation of Article 17.
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