Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation

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:

1, 2 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2017
The correct option is C (1 and 4 only).
The Right against Exploitation is enshrined in Articles 23 and 24 of the Constitution of India.
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour: This is explicitly covered under Article 23.
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.
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.
4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines: This is explicitly covered under Article 24, which prohibits the employment of children below 14 years of age in factories, mines, or any other hazardous employment.
Therefore, only statements 1 and 4 are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation.
The Right against Exploitation aims to prevent the exploitation of the weaker sections of society. Article 23 prohibits practices like bonded labour, slavery, and forced labour. Article 24 protects children from dangerous forms of employment.
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