Question

By which article of Fundamental Rights untouchability had been abolished in our Constitution?
1. Article 18
2. Article 17
3. Article 24
4. Article 23

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Article 17

The correct answer is Article 17.

• By Article 17 of Fundamental Rights untouchability had been abolished in our Constitution.

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• Article 17:
  • It deals with the provisions of untouchability.
  • This article puts restrictions and prohibits the practice of untouchability.
  • It ensures that untouchability is eradicated in all forms.
  • Any kind of practice of untouchability is considered an offense.

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• Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989:
  • Rajiv Gandhi's government passed the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989.
  • It was enacted to deal with atrocities against scheduled castes and scheduled tribes.