Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination ?
Right against Exploitation
Right to Freedom
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Right to Equality
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A) Right against Exploitation (Articles 23-24): Deals with prohibition of forced labour and child labour.
B) Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22): Deals with fundamental freedoms, protection against arbitrary arrest, etc.
C) Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32): Guarantees the right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights.
D) Right to Equality (Articles 14-18): Guarantees equality before law, prohibits discrimination, abolishes untouchability, etc.
Thus, protection against untouchability is incorporated within the Right to Equality.
– Article 17 is part of the Right to Equality (Articles 14-18).