Question

Read the following and choose the right option. Assertion [A): Constitution prohibited untouchability.
Reasoning [R]: In order to ensure equality, constitution allows the state to intervene in matters related to religion.

• A. Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] explains [A]
• B. Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] doesn't explain [A]
• C. [A] is true and [R] is false
• D. [A] is false and [R] is true

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] explains [A]

Under Article 17 written in the constitution of India, untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden. Practice of untouchability is an offence punishable by law. The Untouchability Offences Act of 1955 was renamed to Protection of Civil Rights Act 1976. Assertion A speaks about untouchability and Reasoning R speaks about its enforcement. Hence, option A is correct answer.