Indian Economy MCQs
Q. What provisions have been made in India to tackle the menace of bonded labour?
1: There are clear provisions in the constitution that prohibit bonded labour
2: The parliament has passed a special law to address problem of bonded labour
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
The Constitution of India under Article 23(1) prohibits ‘begar’ and other similar forms of forced labour. The bonded labour system was abolished by law throughout the country w.e.f. from 25th October, 1975 under the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Ordinance which was replaced by Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976. It extends to the whole of India. As per the Act, no person is allowed to make an advance under or in pursuance of the bonded labour system and no one can compel any person to render any bonded labour or other form of forced labour.