WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which Article of the Constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Article 15
  2. Article 18
  3. Article 16
  4. Article 17

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Article 17

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Article 17 šŸ“š Explanation: Article 17 of the Indian Constitution officially abolishes untouchability and strictly forbids its practice in any form. The enforcement of any disability arising out of untouchability is considered a punishable criminal offense in accordance with the law. To enforce this, the Parliament enacted the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955.