UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 31
Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India ?
- Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
- Abolition of untouchability
- Protection of the interests of minorities
- Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: Articles 23 and 24 comprise the Right against Exploitation: they prohibit trafficking, forced labour and specified child labour. Untouchability and minority safeguards fall under different rights.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Correct - Article 23 prohibits trafficking in persons, begar and similar forced labour.
Statement/Item 2: Incorrect - Abolition of untouchability is Article 17 under the Right to Equality.
Statement/Item 3: Incorrect - Minority cultural/educational rights are primarily Articles 29 and 30.
Statement/Item 4: Correct - Article 24 prohibits employing children below 14 in factories, mines and other hazardous work.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 2.
B: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/items 2, 3; omits correct statement/item 1.
C: Correct - includes all and only the true statements/items.
D: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/items 2, 3.