Article 17 of the Constitution deals with
A{'text': 'The abolition of titles', 'label': 'A'}
B{'text': 'The abolition of Untouchability', 'label': 'B'}
C{'text': 'Freedom of speech and expression', 'label': 'C'}
D{'text': 'Protection against arrest and detention', 'label': 'D'}
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. {'text': 'The abolition of Untouchability', 'label': 'B'}
1. Article 17 declares Untouchability abolished and its practice forbidden.
2. Enforcing any disability arising out of Untouchability is a punishable offence.
3. Abolition of titles is Article 18, not 17.
4. Article 21 deals with life and personal liberty; Article 22 with arrest.
_Source: Constitution of India (as on May 2022), Part III, Art. 17_
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