Untouchability Concept

Deep Dive: UPSC Practice

Consider the following statements with reference to Article 17 of the Constitution of India: 1. It abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form. 2. It defines ‘untouchable’ as those people tainted by their birth into a caste system that deems them impure. 3. Constitution prescribes punishment for somebody practicing untouchability. How many statements given above are correct?