69th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023

Untouchability is abolished by which Article of the Indian Constitution?

aArticle 14
bArticle 21
cArticle 17✓ Correct
dArticle 19

Explanation

Untouchability has been abolished by Article 17 of the Constitution. This Article states that “untouchability” is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden. The enforcement of any disability arising out of “untouchability” shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law.

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