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Q97 (IAS/2017) Polity & Governance â€ș Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Fundamental Duties â€ș Right against Exploitation Official Key

Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India ? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Abolition of untouchability 3. Protection of the interests of minorities 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: C
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The Right against Exploitation contained in Articles 23–24, lays down certain provisions to prevent exploitation of the weaker sections of the society by individuals or the State.[1] Specifically, Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings and begar and other similar forms of forced labour, and any contravention of this provision shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law.[2] Additionally, Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory, mine or other hazardous activities like construction work or railway.[3]

Therefore, statements 1 and 4 are correctly covered under the Right against Exploitation. However, the abolition of untouchability falls under the Right to Equality (Article 17), not the Right against Exploitation. Similarly, protection of the interests of minorities is covered under Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29-30), not under the Right against Exploitation. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are incorrect in this context, making option C (1 and 4 only) the correct answer.

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  1. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamental_rights_in_India
  2. [2] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 8: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES > INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA > p. 138
  3. [3] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 8: Fundamental Rights > Fli Prohibition of Employment of Children in Factories, etc. > p. 93
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Q. Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India ? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human 

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This is a classic 'Index-based' question. It tests the structural classification of Fundamental Rights rather than deep legal interpretation. If you know the 6 broad headings of Part III (Articles 12-35), this is a 10-second kill. It rewards clarity over depth.

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Does the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India prohibit traffic in human beings?
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Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 8: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES > INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA > p. 138
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“Article 23: Right against Exploitation. As an adjunct to the guarantee of personal liberty and the prohibition against discrimination, our Constitution lays down certain provisions to prevent exploitation of the weaker sections of the society by unscrupulous individuals or even by the state. Article 23 says: Prohibition of Traffic in Human Beings and Forced Labour. (1) Traffic in human beings and begar and other similar forms of forced labour are prohibited and any contravention of this provision shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law. (2) Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from imposing compulsory service for public purposes, and in imposing such service the State shall not make any discrimination on grounds only of religion, race, caste or class or any of them.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly cites Article 23 and states: 'Prohibition of Traffic in Human Beings and Forced Labour.'
  • Declares traffic in human beings and begar as prohibited and punishable by law.
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 8: Fundamental Rights > II I Prohibition of Traffic in Human Beings and Forced Labour > p. 93
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“II 1 Prohibition of Traffic in Human Beings and Forced Labour Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings, begar (forced labor) and other similar forms of forced labor. Any contravention of this provision shall be an offense punishable in accordance with law. This right is available to both citizens and non-citizens. It protects the individual not only against the State but also against private persons. The expression 'traffic in human beings' include (a) selling and buying of men, women and children like goods; (b) immoral traffic in women and children, including prostitution; (c) devadasis; and (d) slavery. 1b punish these acts, the Parliament has implemented the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act 13 , 1956.”
Why this source?
  • States Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings and forced labour and gives examples of 'traffic' (selling/buying, immoral traffic, slavery).
  • Notes the right protects individuals against both the State and private persons and applies to citizens and non-citizens.
Democratic Politics-I. Political Science-Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 5: DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS > Right against E against E against Exploitation > p. 83
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“Right against E t against Et against Exploitation Once the right to liberty and equality is granted, it follows that every citizen has a right not to be exploited. Yet the Constitution makers thought was necessary to write down certain clear provisions to prevent exploitation of the weaker sections of the society. The Constitution mentions three specific evils and declares these illegal. First, the Constitution prohibits 'traffic in human beings'. Traffic here means selling and buying of human beings, usually women, for immoral purposes. Second, our Constitution also prohibits forced labour or begar in Begar is a practice where the worker is forced to render service to the 'master' free of charge or at a nominal remuneration.”
Why this source?
  • NCERT passage identifies 'traffic in human beings' as one of the specific evils the Constitution expressly prohibits.
  • Provides a plain description: traffic means selling and buying of human beings, usually women, for immoral purposes.
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