Indian Polity PYQ 20 of 375 · Parts of Indian Constitution and Articles

Untouchability is abolished by which Article of the Indian Constitution?

  1. AArticle 14
  2. BArticle 21
  3. CArticle 17
  4. DArticle 19

69th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023

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Correct answer: (c) Article 17

Explanation

Untouchability has been abolished by Article 17 of the Constitution. This Article states that “untouchability” is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden. The enforcement of any disability arising out of “untouchability” shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law.

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