Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?

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Q: (IAS/2020)

Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

IAS

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0,202,103,73,20,10,202

keywords: 

{'fundamental rights': [13, 0, 7, 20], 'untouchability': [0, 0, 0, 3], 'discrimination': [1, 1, 0, 1], 'freedom': [1, 1, 2, 2], 'protection': [8, 1, 6, 26], 'constitutional remedies': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'equality': [1, 0, 0, 3], 'exploitation': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'categories': [2, 0, 2, 9]}

The correct answer is Right to equality.

The Right to Equality enshrined in Articles 14-18 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. Article 17 specifically abolishes "untouchability" and makes its practice punishable by law. Thus, the Right to Equality incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination.