The 'Right against Exploitation' in the Indian Constitution explicitly prohibits which of the following? 1. Employment in government offices 2. Forced labour 3. Employment of children under 14 years of age Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The correct option is (c). Explanation The Right against Exploitation is enshrined in Articles 23 and 24 of the Indian Constitution. These provisions aim to safeguard the dignity and freedom of individuals against exploitation by the State or private entities. - Statement 1 is Incorrect: Employment in government offices is not prohibited. Instead, Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State. - Statement 2 is Correct: Article 23 explicitly prohibits traffic in human beings, begar (forced labour without remuneration), and other similar forms of forced labour. Any violation of this provision is a punishable offence. - Statement 3 is Correct: Article 24 explicitly prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory, mine, or other hazardous employment. This provision is absolute and does not allow for exceptions in hazardous sectors. Key Takeaway: The Right against Exploitation (Articles 23–24) specifically targets human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour in hazardous industries to ensure human dignity and child welfare.

The 'Right against Exploitation'… - NCERT Class 8 Political Science MCQ

NCERT Class 8 Political Science — Chapter 1: The Indian Constitution

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The 'Right against Exploitation' in the Indian Constitution explicitly prohibits which of the following?

Employment in government offices
Forced labour
Employment of children under 14 years of age

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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From NCERT Social & Political Life III · Page 14

Options

A1 and 2 only
B2 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3

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Solution

The correct option is (c).

Explanation

The Right against Exploitation is enshrined in Articles 23 and 24 of the Indian Constitution. These provisions aim to safeguard the dignity and freedom of individuals against exploitation by the State or private entities.

Statement 1 is Incorrect: Employment in government offices is not prohibited. Instead, Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State.
Statement 2 is Correct: Article 23 explicitly prohibits traffic in human beings, begar (forced labour without remuneration), and other similar forms of forced labour. Any violation of this provision is a punishable offence.
Statement 3 is Correct: Article 24 explicitly prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory, mine, or other hazardous employment. This provision is absolute and does not allow for exceptions in hazardous sectors.

Key Takeaway: The Right against Exploitation (Articles 23–24) specifically targets human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour in hazardous industries to ensure human dignity and child welfare.

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