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Untouchability has been abolished and its practice is forbidden by _____.

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Article 14
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Article 15
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Article 16
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Article 17
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Solution

The correct option is C Article 17

Article 17 abolishes untouchability and its practice in any form. It gives teeth to the Untouchability Offences Act of 1955. Any person preventing the other from entering a place of public worship or using a public well, a public transport system, etc. can be punished by law.


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