Q. Consider the following statements regarding the abolition of untouchability provided within Indian constitution:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is B 2 only
Explanation:

Statement 1: Incorrect. Untouchability is not defined under the constitution. The Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955 defines various kinds of practices related to untouchability.

Statement 2: Correct. Right to equality covers fundamental rights from article 14-18. Right against untouchability is provided under article 17 that abolishes ‘untouchability’ and forbids its practice in any form.

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Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Rights:

1.Abolition of untouchability is an absolute Fundamental Right.

2.Clauses (1) and (2) of Article 22 are not available to enemy aliens.

3.The term ‘minority’ is not defined in the Indian Constitution.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Abolition of untouchability (Article 17) was mentioned under which part of the Indian Constitution?

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