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Q61. Which Article of the Constitution of India says, 'No child below the age of fourteen years shall the employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment'?

Which Article of the Constitution of India says, 'No child below the age of fourteen years shall the employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment'?

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2004 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (A) — Article 24

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory, mine, or other hazardous activities (part of Right against Exploitation).
  • Article 45 relates to early childhood care and education under the Directive Principles of State Policy.
  • Article 330 deals with reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha.
  • Article 368 deals with the power and procedure of Parliament to amend the Constitution.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2004 (Q61)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Fundamental Rights & DPSP
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — (a) Article 24

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2004 GS Paper I Question 61 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2004 Polity (Fundamental Rights & DPSP) question is Option (A): "(a) Article 24". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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