WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which article of the Indian Constitution related to abolition of untouchability?

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Article 17

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Article 17 šŸ“š Explanation: Article 17 of the Indian Constitution is an absolute fundamental right that completely abolishes the social practice of "Untouchability" in any form. It declares that enforcing any disability arising from untouchability is a punishable offense. This provision was central to the social justice mission of the framers to restore human dignity. It cannot be suspended or diluted even during a national emergency.