Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form. Laws enacted to enforce this constitutional mandate are crucial for eradicating this social evil.
Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from options given below - (I) In exercise of the powers under the Article 17 and 35 (a) (ii), the Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955 was passed by the Parliament of India. (II) Meaning of ‘Untouchability’ has been defined in the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1976. - Question not attempted
Asked in Sr. Teacher (Sec. Edu.) Comp. Exam 2024 group d 2024 · Topic: Fundamental Rights (Right to Equality (Articles 14-18))
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- Article 15(1) of Constitution of India prohibits the State to discriminate with their citizens on certain grounds. Which of the following ground is not included in Article 15(1)? - (1) Religion - (2) Race - (3) Language - (4) Place of birth
- Which of the following types of equalities have been attempted by the Constitution makers through Article 17 and 18 ?
- Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India relates to untouchability ?
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- Consider the following statements: Statement I - when a law comes within the prohibition of Article 15 it can be validated by recourse to Article 14 by applying the principle of reasonable classification Statement II - It is when the discrimination is based on one of the grounds mentioned in Article 15 the reasonableness of the classification will be tested under Article 14
- Which of the following belong to the fundamental right to equality? 1. Abolition of untouchability 2. Right to move freely throughout the territory of India 3. Rights of the accused and convicts Choose the correct option(s).
- Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (Fundamental Rights) (Articles) (a) Right to Freedom of Religion : Articles 23 – 24 (b) Right to Equality : Articles 14 – 18 (c) Cultural and Educational Rights : Articles 29 – 30 (d) Right to Freedom : Articles 19 – 22
- Which one of the following fundamental rights is available to any person on the soil of India - citizen or foreigner ?