Question

Which of these Fundamental Rights is available only to a citizen of India?
1. Rights under Article 19
2. Rights under Article 25
3. Rights under Article 21
4. Rights under Article 14

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Rights under Article 19

The correct answer is Rights under Article 19.

• The following fundamental rights are available only to citizens of India and not to foreigners:-
  • Article 15- Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of race, religion, caste, gender or place of birth
  • Article 16- Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
  • Article 19- Protection of freedom of:-
    • Speech and expression
    • Association
    • Assembly
    • Movement
    • Residence
    • Profession
  • Article 29- Protection of the culture, language and script of minorities
  • Article 30- Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions
  • The Fundamental Rights guaranteed by Articles 14, 20, 21, 21A, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 are available to all persons whether citizens or foreigners.

• These are the six fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution:-
  • Right to Equality (Article 14-18)
  • Right to Freedom (Article 19-22)
  • Right against Exploitation (Article 23-24)
  • Right to Freedom of Religion (Article 25-28)
  • Cultural and Educational Rights (Article 29-30)
  • Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)