Question

The Constitution of India states that no child below the age of ______ should be employed in a factory or mine or any hazardous work.

Options

• 15 years

• 14 years

• 13 years

• None of these.

Answer 1

The Constitution of India states that no child below the age of 14 years should be employed in a factory or mine or any hazardous work.

Explanation:

According to Article 24 of the Constitution of India, no child below the age of 14 years can be employed in any factory, mine, or hazardous work. This is a Fundamental Right under the Right against Exploitation, designed to protect children from economic abuse, safeguard their health, and ensure they receive basic education instead of working in dangerous conditions.