Question
Q34. Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?
a. Right against Exploitation
b. Right to Freedom’
c. Right to Constitutional Remedies
d. Right to Equality
Answer: d
Detailed Explanation
- Right to Equality (Article 14 -18) protects the citizens against any discrimination by the State on the basis of religion, caste, race, sex, or place of birth.
- Article 14 says that all citizens enjoy equal privileges and opportunities. Article 15 provides that the State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
- Article 16 says that no citizen can be discriminated against or be ineligible for any employment or office under the State on grounds of only religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth or residence.
- Article 17 abolishes ‘untouchability’ and forbids its practise in any form.
- Article 18 abolish all titles national or foreign which create artificial distinctions in social status amongst the people.
| S.No. | Fundamental Right | Articles | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Right to Equality | 14 to 18 | Equality before law, prohibition of discrimination, equality of opportunity, abolition of untouchability and titles |
| 2 | Right to Freedom | 19 to 22 | Freedom of speech, assembly, association, movement, residence, profession, protection in respect of conviction, protection of life and personal liberty |
| 3 | Right against Exploitation | 23 to 24 | Prohibits human trafficking, forced labor, and child labor |
| 4 | Right to Freedom of Religion | 25 to28 | Freedom of conscience, practice, and propagation of religion; freedom to manage religious affairs |
| 5 | Cultural and Educational Rights | 29 to30 | Rights of minorities to conserve culture, language, script, and establish educational institutions |
| 6 | Right to Constitutional Remedies | 32 to35 | Right to approach the Supreme Court or High Courts to enforce Fundamental Rights |
