Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

According to the Indian Constitution, no child below the age of ______years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment.

Options:

fourteen

ten

twelve

sixteen

Correct Answer:

fourteen

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - fourteen

According to the Indian Constitution, no child below the age of 14 years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment. This provision is outlined in Article 24, which prohibits the employment of children in hazardous occupations.

The Right against Exploitation in the Indian Constitution is dealt with under Article 23 and Article 24. These articles specifically address the prohibition of human trafficking, forced labor, and the employment of children in hazardous occupations.

Article 23: Prohibition of Traffic in Human Beings and Forced Labour
Article 24: Prohibition of Employment of Children in Certain Occupations