UPSC Prelims 2017 · GS Paper I
Question 97: Polity and Governance
Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India ?
- 1.Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
- 2.Abolition of untouchability
- 3.Protection of the interests of minorities
- 4.Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (c).
The Right against Exploitation (Articles 23 and 24) prohibits traffic in human beings and forced labour (Article 23) and the employment of children below fourteen in factories, mines or other hazardous work (Article 24). Abolition of untouchability is Article 17, part of the Right to Equality, and protection of the interests of minorities is Article 29, under Cultural and Educational Rights. Remember: Articles 23-24 are the Right against Exploitation.
- 1. Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings and forced labour.
- 2. Abolition of untouchability is Article 17, under the Right to Equality.
- 3. Protection of minorities' interests is Article 29, under Cultural and Educational Rights.
- 4. Article 24 prohibits the employment of children in factories and mines.
How you could have got this
- If you were sure statement 2 is not correct, (a), (b) and (d) go: each of them includes 2.
What you needed to know: Abolition of untouchability is Article 17, under the Right to Equality.
Only (c) is left. You didn’t need statements 1, 3 or 4.
Which options go is worked out from UPSC’s key and the options, not by a model.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Wrong: abolition of untouchability belongs to the Right to Equality (Article 17).
- (b) Wrong: statements 2 and 3 belong to other Fundamental Rights.
- (c) Right: traffic in human beings, forced labour and child employment in hazardous work are covered.
- (d) Wrong: statements 2 and 3 belong to other Fundamental Rights.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2017, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.