Article 18 | Abolition of Titles | Indian Polity | UPSC IAS & PCS | Lecture 66 | COGENT IAS

Article 18 Explained | Abolition of Untouchability | Indian Polity | UPSC IAS & PCS | Lecture 66 | COGENT IAS

In this lecture, ALOK Sir explains Article 17 of the Indian Constitution, which deals with the Abolition of Untouchability—one of the most important provisions of Fundamental Rights under Indian Polity.

This session (Lecture 66) is specially designed for UPSC IAS, State PCS, BPSC, UPPCS, SSC, and other competitive examinations, covering both Prelims and Mains requirements in a clear and exam-oriented manner.

📌 Topics Covered in This Lecture

Meaning of Untouchability

Constitutional provision of Article 17

Scope and significance of Article 17

Enforcement of Article 17

Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955

SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

Judicial interpretation & landmark cases

Article 17 and social justice

Prelims MCQs + Mains answer structure

🎯 Why Article 17 Is Important for UPSC?

Frequently asked in UPSC Prelims

Direct relevance to GS Paper-II (Polity)

Important for Mains GS-II & GS-IV (Ethics)

Repeated questions in PCS & BPSC exams

Linked with Social Justice & Equality

👨‍🏫 Faculty

ALOK Sir
(Indian Polity & GS Expert | COGENT IAS)

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