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The practice of untouchability that discriminated against people on the basis of their caste identity was abolished through .

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Article 21

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Article 19

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Article 17

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Article 14

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The correct option is C Article 17
Equality before law or the rule of law says citizens cannot be discriminated against. The practice of untouchability that discriminated against people on the basis of their caste identity was abolished through Article 17.

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Q. The practice of untouchability that discriminated against people on the basis of their caste identity was abolished through .

Q. Mark the correct answer after reading the statements below:

(I) Article 15 abolishes discrimination on the basis of caste, religion and birth place.
(II) Article 16 (4) protects the Scheduled Castes from discrimination in religious spaces.
(III) Article 330 reserves seats for Scheduled Tribes in government colleges.

Q. Match the following:
Articles of the Constitution of India
A. Article 14
B. Article 15
C. Article 16
D. Article 17
Provision:
1. The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them
2. The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India
3. 'Untouchability' is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden
4. There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State

Q. Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination against any citizen on the basis of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?

Which Article of the Constitution states that untouchability has been abolished?

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