UPSC General Studies Solved Paper - General Studies-2017

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    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:

    A)  1, 2 and 4                    

    B)  2, 3 and 4

    C)  1 and 4

    D)         1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Exp. [c] The Rights against Exploitation is provided under Articles-23 and 24 of the Constitution of India. Right to personal liberty is never real if some people are exposed to exploitation by others. Article-23 and 24 of the Constitution are designed to prevent exploitation of men by men. Article-23. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour (1) Traffic in human beings and begarand other similar forms of forced labour are prohibited and any contravention of this provision shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law. Article-24 forbids employment of child-labour in factories or in hazardous works. The article reads No child below the age of fourteen years, shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or, engaged in any other hazardous employment.


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