If a 12-year-old is found to be working in a factory manufacturing carpets, which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India will be violated?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Article 24.
If a 12-year-old is found working in a carpet manufacturing factory, it violates Article 24 of the Constitution of India. Article 24 explicitly prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories, mines, or any hazardous occupations. This provision ensures the protection of children from exploitation and hazardous working conditions. Additionally, this contravenes the objectives of Article 39(e) under the Directive Principles of State Policy, which seeks to prevent the abuse of children and safeguard their health and well-being.