Under Article 23, the State is permitted to impose 'compulsory service' for which purpose?
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Correct answer: Public purposes like social or military service
Article 23(2) allows the State to impose compulsory service for public purposes, such as national defense or social services. However, in imposing such service, the State cannot discriminate on grounds only of religion, race, caste, or class.
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