Q. Which of the following fundamental rights are available to both citizens as well as foreigners?
Exp) Option c is the correct answer.
Fundamental rights available to both citizens and foreigners (except enemy aliens) –
Article 14 – Equality before the law and equal protection of laws. Article 20 – Protection in respect of conviction for offences.
Article 21 – Protection of life and personal liberty.
Article 21A – Right to elementary education.
Article 22 – Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases.
Article 23 – Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour.
Article 24 – Prohibition of employment of children in factories etc.
Article 25 – Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion.
Article 26 – Freedom to manage religious affairs.
Article 27 – Freedom from payment of taxes for promotion of any religion.
Article 28 – Freedom from attending religious instruction or worship in certain educational institutions.
| Important Tips Fundamental rights available only to citizens and not to foreigners – Article 15 – Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. Article 16 – Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment. Article 19 – Protection of six rights related to freedom – (a) of speech and expression; (b) to assemble peaceably and without arms; (c) to form associations or unions; (d) to move freely throughout the territory of India; (e) to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India; and (f ) to practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business. Article 29 – Protection of language, script and culture of minorities. Article 30 – Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions. |
