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The citizens have been guaranteed the _______ through Articles 23 and 24 of the Constitution of India.
Right against Exploitation
Right to Freedom
Employment of Children
Right to Equality
None of the above
Right against Exploitation
Articles 23 and 24 of the Indian Constitution constitute the 'Right against Exploitation', which is one of the six fundamental rights. Article 23 prohibits human trafficking and forced labor, while Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 in factories, mines, or hazardous activities.
Articles 23 and 24 of the Indian Constitution constitute the 'Right against Exploitation', which is one of the six fundamental rights. Article 23 prohibits human trafficking and forced labor, while Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 in factories, mines, or hazardous activities.
Fundamental Rights (Part III, Articles 12-35 of the Indian Constitution).
Article 23 prohibits Begar (forced labor) and human trafficking.
Article 24 provides the constitutional mandate against child labor in hazardous sectors.
The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016, further strengthened the provisions of Article 24.
Article 23 is a protection available to both citizens and non-citizens.
Option B (Right to Freedom) covers Articles 19 to 22.
Option D (Right to Equality) covers Articles 14 to 18.
The Right against Exploitation is essential for protecting the dignity of the individual and preventing social abuse.
A is correct тАФ Articles 23 and 24 specifically codify the Right against Exploitation within the Fundamental Rights of the Constitution of India.
When studying Fundamental Rights, always link Articles 23-24 (Right against Exploitation) with Directive Principles of State Policy, specifically Article 39(e) and 39(f), which mandate the state to protect children from abuse and ensure they are not forced by economic necessity to enter unsuited vocations.