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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which article of the Indian Constitution proclaims that “untouchability is abolished”?
A
Article 15
B
Article 16
C
Article 17
D
Article 18
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A. ARTICLE 17 OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION: Untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden. The enforcement of any disability arising out of Untouchability shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law.

Detailed explanation-2: -Article 17 (Abolition of Untouchability) and Article 18 (Abolition of Title), both are covered under Part III (Fundamentals Rights) of the Constitution which ensures an important role in the establishment of equality of status of citizens in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Part XVII is a compilation of laws pertaining to the constitution of India as a country and the union of states that it is made of. This part of the constitution consists of Articles on Official Language.

Detailed explanation-4: -Official language for communication between one State and another or between a State and the Union. Language to be used in the Supreme Court and in the High Courts and for Acts, Bills, etc. Special provision relating to language spoken by a section of the population of a State.

Detailed explanation-5: -Abolition of untouchability (Article 17) was mentioned under Fundamental Rights which are included in Part-III of Indian constitution.

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