Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Polity and Constitution

Article 23 prohibits trafficking in human beings, begar and other similar forms of forced labour. It operates against both the State and private individuals. It nevertheless permits the State to impose compulsory service for public purposes.

Which one of the following conclusions follows from these constitutional rules?

  1. Every compulsory public service is unconstitutional if no remuneration is paid
  2. Forced labour is prohibited only when imposed by a public authority
  3. Compulsory public service may be imposed without remuneration, provided the State does not discriminate on specified grounds
  4. Labour resulting from economic compulsion falls outside Article 23 in every case
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