Protection against the practice of untouchability, abolished under Article 17, falls under which category of Fundamental Rights?

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D. Right to Equality. Article 17, which abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form, sits within the group of Fundamental Rights guaranteeing the Right to Equality, alongside provisions like equality before law and equality of opportunity in public employment. It does not belong to the Right against Exploitation, the Right to Freedom, or Cultural and Educational Rights, each of which covers distinct guarantees, ruling out the other options. Hence option D is correct.

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A. Right against Exploitation

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B. Right to Freedom

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C. Cultural and Educational Rights

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D. Right to Equality