Why is abolition of untouchability not only social reform but also a matter of Fundamental Right?

Correct answer: Because it protects equality and human dignity

Correct answer: D. Untouchability treats some people as inferior because of caste and denies them equal social status and access. Its abolition is therefore not merely a request for personal kindness or social improvement; it is a constitutional command connected with the Right to Equality. Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form. Option A is unrelated because taxes do not explain caste-based exclusion. Option B concerns electoral boundaries, not social discrimination. Option C concerns property and does not address the humiliation or exclusion caused by untouchability. D is correct because equality means that people cannot be denied dignity and equal treatment on this basis. Memory cue: untouchability = caste discrimination + loss of dignity, so connect it with equality.