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Which one of the following categories of ‘Fundamental Rights incorporates against untouchability as a form of discrimination

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Which one of the following categories of ‘Fundamental Rights incorporates against untouchability as a form of discrimination?

(a)

Right against Exploitation

(b)

Right to Freedom

(c)

Right to Constitutional Remedies

(d)

Right to Equality

Answer:

(d)

Easy

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Explanation

Untouchability as a form of discrimination goes against the notion of equality amongst citizens irrespective of caste. Therefore, it has been incorporated under Article 17 as one of the five rights under the spectrum of right to equality (Articles 14-18) Therefore the correct answer is (d).