Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy — Social Science STD 9 — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social ScienceFundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy2 Marks
Question
Give the reason : child labour is a punishable offence.
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Answer
(1)The Constitution of India has granted the Right against exploitation to every citizen.
(2)Employment of children in hazardous occupation was a form of exploitation.
(3)The Indian Constitution prohibits employment of children below the age of 14 years in industries, mines and other hazardous occupation.
(4)The prevention of Child Labour Act prohibits employment of children below the age of 14 years in other occupations as well. Therefore, employing child labour is apunishable offence.
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