Which one among the following provisions of the Constitution of India

Which one among the following provisions of the Constitution of India prohibits forced labour such as traffic in human beings, Begar and such other similar forms of labour, but does not prevent the State from imposing compulsory service for public purposes without discrimination?

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Article 23

Article 24

Article 25

Article 26

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Article 23 of the Constitution of India prohibits traffic in human beings, begar (forced labour), and other similar forms of forced labour. However, Article 23(2) clarifies that nothing in the article shall prevent the State from imposing compulsory service for public purposes, provided such imposition does not discriminate on grounds only of religion, race, caste or class or any of them.

This provision falls under the Fundamental Rights category, specifically the Right Against Exploitation (Articles 23-24). Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below the age of fourteen in factories or mines or any other hazardous employment. Articles 25 and 26 relate to the Right to Freedom of Religion.

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