Question

Q. Right against exploitation guaranteed by the Constitution prohibits which of the following activities?

• A. Exploitation of minorities.
• B. Forced displacement due to development activities.
• C. Exploitation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
• D. Trafficking in human beings and forced labour.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Trafficking in human beings and forced labour.

Explanation:

• The Right against Exploitation is enshrined in Articles 23 and 24 of the Indian Constitution.
• Prohibition of Traffic in Human Beings and Forced Labour is provided under Article 23 which prohibits traffic in human beings, beggars and other similar forms of forced labour.
• Article 24 says that “No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment.”