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Polity & Governance2017
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:

Explanation

The option "1 and 4 only" correctly identifies the provisions related to the Right against Exploitation as per the Constitution of India. Article 23 explicitly prohibits traffic in human beings and forced labour, addressing exploitation in labor practices, while Article 24 explicitly prohibits the employment of children in factories and mines, recognizing the need to protect vulnerable age groups from exploitation. These articles underscore the commitment of the Indian Constitution to uphold human dignity and promote social justice, which is central to the ethos of this fundamental right. The other options (2 and 3) pertain to different fundamental rights, specifically the Right to Equality and the Right to Freedom of Religion, and thus do not fall under the Right against Exploitation.

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