Q. With reference to ‘Domestic Workers’ consider the following statements::
1.There is lack of reliable data regarding number of domestic workers.
2.Domestic workers have not been safeguarded by the Constitution.
Select the correct statements using the code given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. There is lack of reliable data regarding number of domestic workers.

Statement 2 is incorrect. There are some Constitutional safeguards e.g., Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings, begar and other forms of forced labour. Article 39(e) under Directive Principles exhorts the State to ensure that the health and strength of individuals are not abused and that no one is forced by economic necessity to do work unsuited to their age or strength.

Source: ForumIAS

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