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Under which Fundamental Right the practice of untouchability is made punishable by law?

A
Right to Equality
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Right to Freedom
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Right against Exploitation
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Right to Freedom of Religion
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Solution

The correct option is C Right to Equality
Under the Fundamental Rights of Indian Constitution, the Right of Equality is one of them. Under this, every citizen has equal access to public places and public facilities: like temples, bathing ghats, road, public toilets, community well. Untouchability in any form has been banned and has been made a punishable offence.

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