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Imagine you belong to any of the Scheduled Castes. You were denied entry into the temple because of your caste identity. Which provision in the Constitution of India is against such practice?

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Article 14
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Article 15
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Article 16
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Article 17
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Solution

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.

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