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Confronting Marginalisation — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social StudiesConfronting Marginalisation3 Marks
Question
Describe Article 17 of the Constitution.
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Answer

  1. Article 17 of the Constitution states that untouchability has been abolished.
  2. This means no one can henceforth prevent Dalits from educating themselves entering temples, using public facilities, etc.
  3. It is wrong to practise untouchability and is a punishable crime now.

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