WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which provision of the fundamental rights in directly related to the exploitation of children?

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

Answer options

  1. Art. 17
  2. Art. 19
  3. Art. 23
  4. Art. 24

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Art. 24

Explanation: Article 24 prohibits employment of children below 14 years in factories, mines, or hazardous occupations. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ Child labour is a violation of fundamental rights. ▪️ Strengthened by the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986. ▪️ Right to Education (Article 21A) complements this.