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Which Article of the Constitution abolishes 'untouchability' and forbids its practice in any form?

A. Article 15
B. Article 16
C. Article 17✓ Correct Answer
D. Article 18

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 17 of the Constitution of India abolishes untouchability in all its forms and explicitly makes the enforcement of any disability arising from it an offense punishable in accordance with law. Other fundamental rights articles govern matters of discrimination, public employment, and title abolition rather than this specific social evil. Parliament enacted the Untouchability Offences Act in 1955 to enforce this provision.

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