polity easy true/false

The practice of untouchability is punishable by law under the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form. The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (originally Untouchability Offences Act, 1955) prescribes punishments for enforcing disabilities arising from untouchability. It is an absolute right with no exceptions.

Topic Fundamental Rights - Abolition of Untouchability
Exam Relevance Frequently tested in SSC CHSL, Railway NTPC, and Banking exams

More Polity Questions