Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Article 17 of the Indian Constitution seeks to abolish 'untouchability' and its practice in any form is forbidden.
  2. Article 17 provides for strict punishment for those who practice untouchability.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of these

  4. Neither of these
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Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Article 17 of the Indian Constitution seeks to abolish 'untouchability' and its practice, in any form, is forbidden. Statement 2 is incorrect: Article 17 itself does not carry any provision of punishment for practice of untouchability. In fact, the Constitution of India lays this responsibility on the Parliament. In this context, the Indian Parliament passed the Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

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