UPSC CSE Prelims
Right against Exploitation Previous Year Questions (PYQs)

Detailed Explanation:

Answer: Option 3 — 1 and 4 only

The Right against Exploitation (Articles 23-24) specifically protects individuals from forced labor, human trafficking, and child exploitation in hazardous occupations. Articles 23 and 24 directly correspond to statements 1 and 4 respectively, making them the only correct components of this fundamental right.

✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Article 23 explicitly prohibits traffic in human beings, begar (forced labor), and similar forms of forced labor.

❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: Abolition of untouchability is covered under Article 17, which falls under the Right to Equality, not the Right against Exploitation.

❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: Protection of the interests of minorities is ensured through Articles 29-30 under Cultural and Educational Rights, not under the Right against Exploitation.

✅ Statement 4 – Correct: Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below 14 years of age in factories, mines, or any hazardous occupation, directly addressing child exploitation.

Thus, only statements 1 and 4 form part of the Right against Exploitation under the Indian Constitution.