Polity question from Panchayat Secretary (VLW) exam, 2025 by JKSSB
Which fundamental right is violated when a 12-year-old girl works as a full time house maid?
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
Right against Exploitation
Explanation
The Right against Exploitation (enshrined in Articles 23 and 24 of the Indian Constitution) specifically aims to protect vulnerable individuals from being misused or forced into labor.
Article 24 of the Constitution explicitly prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory, mine, or other hazardous employment.
Amendments over the years (such as the Child Labour Prohibition and Regulation Act) have expanded this to ban the employment of children under 14 in all occupations, including domestic work (like working as a full-time house maid).
Why the other options are incorrect:
(A) Cultural and Educational Rights: While a 12-year-old working full-time is deprived of her education (which also links to Article 21A - Right to Education), the direct constitutional act of employing a minor for labor falls under exploitation.
(B) Right to Freedom: This covers freedom of speech, assembly, and movement, rather than child labor regulations.
(D) Right to Equality: This ensures equal treatment before the law and prohibits discrimination, which is not the primary violation in this scenario.
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