Q. Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability? (MPPSC State Service 2021)
Answer: Article 17
Notes: Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice. The Untouchability (Offences) Act came into force on 1 June 1955 to enforce this. This Act prescribes punishments including imprisonment up to six months or fines for violations. Article 17 is part of Part III (Fundamental Rights) of the Constitution. The Act allows for increased penalties for repeated offenses related to untouchability. Article 17 explicitly prohibits any form of untouchability as a social practice.