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Untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden by which Article of the Constitution?
- A. Article 15
- B. Article 17
- C. Article 16
- D. Article 23
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Answer: (B) Article 17
Article 17 abolishes untouchability, and enforcing any disability arising from it is an offence punishable by law. Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth, Article 16 deals with equality in public employment, and Article 23 prohibits trafficking and forced labour.
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