Article 17 of the Indian constitution is related with ______.

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  1. Abolition of Untouchability
  2. Abolition of Titles
  3. Equality before law
  4. Right to Education

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Option 1 : Abolition of Untouchability
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The Correct Answer is Abolition of Untouchability.

Key Points

  • The Fundamental Rights from articles 12-35 have been classified under six categories:
    • Right to Freedom
    • Right to Equality
    • Right against Exploitation
    • Right to Freedom of Religion
    • Cultural and Educational rights
    • Right to constitutional remedies

Additional Information

  • Article 14 - Equality before the law
  • Article 15 - Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
  • Article 16 - Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
  • Article 17 - Abolition of Untouchability
  • Article 18 - Abolition of titles
  • Article 19 - Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc.
  • Article 20 and 21 are the two articles (Fundamental Rights) of the Indian Constitution that are not suspended even during the National Emergency under Article 359.
  • Article 20 gives protection in respect of conviction for offenses.
  • Article 21 gives the right to life, personal liberty, and the right to die with dignity.
  • Article 21A gives free education to all children aged, six to fourteen(6-14) years.

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