Article 17 of the Constitution states that untouchability has been abolished. It means that:
A. It is wrong to practise untouchability and that this practice will not be tolerated by a democratic government.
B. No one can henceforth prevent Dalits from educating themselves, entering temples, using public facilities etc.
C. Untouchability is a punishable crime now.
D. Both b and c.
Answer:B
Article 17 of the Constitution states that untouchability has been abolished. It means that:
A. It is wrong to practise untouchability and that this practice will not be tolerated by a democratic government. B. No one can henceforth prevent Dalits from educating themselves, entering temples, using public facilities etc. C. Untouchability is a punishable crime now. D. Both b and c.