Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability…

Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?
  1. Right against Exploitation
  2. Right to Freedom
  3. Right to Constitutional Remedies
  4. Right to Equality

Solution

Article 17 abolishes untouchability and falls within the Right to Equality (Articles 14–18). Answer: (d).

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2020

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