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Question 97

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:

AOptions

A) 1, 2 and 4 only

B) 2, 3 and 4 only

C) 1 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

BSolution

The Right against Exploitation is enshrined in Articles 23 and 24 of the Indian Constitution.

Let's examine which of the given points are envisaged by this right:

1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour: This is explicitly covered under Article 23(1) of the Constitution, which prohibits 'traffic in human beings and begar and other similar forms of forced labour'. So, this statement is correct.

2. Abolition of untouchability: This is covered under Article 17, which falls under the 'Right to Equality' (Articles 14-18), not the Right against Exploitation. So, this statement is incorrect.

3. Protection of the interests of minorities: This is covered under Articles 29 and 30, which fall under 'Cultural and Educational Rights', not the Right against Exploitation. So, this statement is incorrect.

4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines: This is explicitly covered under Article 24, which states, '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.' So, this statement is correct.

Therefore, only statements 1 and 4 are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation.

CStrategy

For questions on Fundamental Rights, memorize the articles associated with each right and their specific provisions. Be careful not to confuse provisions across different rights. A table or chart mapping articles to rights can be very helpful.

DSyllabus Analysis

This question falls under Indian Polity and Governance, specifically the Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Constitution of India.

EQuestion Analysis

Easy. This is a direct knowledge-based question on the fundamental rights. Articles 23 and 24, which constitute the Right against Exploitation, are clearly defined and commonly studied.