Multiple choice

Practising untouchability is

  1. violation of a constitutional right

  2. a criminal offence

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. violation of a legal right only
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form. It also specifies that enforcing untouchability is an offense punishable by law. Therefore, practicing untouchability simultaneously violates fundamental rights (Article 17) AND constitutes a criminal offense under the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955.

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