Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Abolition of untouchability 3. Protection of the interests of minorities 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Correct answer: 1 and 4 only. Statement 1 is correct: As under Article 23 (Right Against Exploitation) of the constitution, the expression ‘traffic in human beings’ includes: Selling and buying of men, women and children like goods, Immoral traffic in women and children, including prostitution, Devadasis, Slavery. Statement 2 is incorrect: Abolition of Untouchability is provided in the Constitution of India but it comes under Right to Equality, under Article 17. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Cultural and Educational Rights (under Articles 29 and 30) cover protection of interests of minorities; they don’t come under Rights Against Exploitation. Statement 4 is correct: Article 24 (Right Against Exploitation) ensures prohibition of employment of children in factories etc. The Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 was enacted to provide for the establishment of a National Commission and State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights and Children’s Courts for providing speedy trial of offences against children or of violation of child rights. 53

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