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

a. Right against Exploitation 

b. Right to Freedom 

c. Right to Constitutional Remedies 

d. Right to Equality

Answer- d

Explanation:

The Constitution of India guarantees the Right to Equality through Articles 14 to 18. “Equality is one of the magnificent cornerstones of Indian democracy.

Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of laws to every person on the territory of India. 

Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. 

Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment. Articles 15 and 16 are applicable to citizens of India alone. 

Article 17 abolishes untouchability in the country. 

Article 18 abolishes titles other than those which are military or academic distinctions.

The right to equality has been declared by the Supreme Court as a basic feature of the Constitution, and any treatment of equals unequally or unequally as equals will be a violation of the basic structure of India’s Constitution.

Hence, option d is correct.

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