Under which Article of the Indian Constitution are traffic in human beings and beggar and other forms of forced labour prohibited?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Article 23.
· Article 23 of the Indian Constitution explicitly prohibits traffic in human beings, begar (a form of forced, unpaid labor), and other similar forms of forced labor.
· It is a fundamental right under Part III of the Constitution, guaranteeing freedom from exploitation.
· Violating this provision is punishable by law, ensuring protection from practices like human trafficking and forced labor.
Additional Information:
· Article 23(1) provides a broad protection against exploitation and slavery, while Article 23(2) allows the government to compel citizens to perform public services (like military or civil service) without it being considered forced labor.
· This Article is an important part of India's commitment to protecting individual rights and ensuring human dignity.
Other Options:
· Article 21: This article provides the right to life and personal liberty, ensuring that no person is deprived of life or personal liberty except according to a legal procedure. Although it broadly upholds individual dignity, it does not specifically address forced labor or trafficking.
· Article 32: Article 32 gives individuals the right to approach the Supreme Court directly to seek enforcement of their fundamental rights. While essential to protecting fundamental rights, it does not specifically prohibit trafficking or forced labor.
· Article 27: Article 27 prohibits the state from compelling any person to pay taxes that are used specifically for promoting any particular religion. It is unrelated to issues of forced labor or human trafficking.