Consider the following: 1. Right to freedom of speech and expression 2. Right against discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth 3. Cultural and educational rights 4. Hold office as judge of the Supreme Court Which of the following rights are exclusively available to Indian citizen? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation:

The Constitution grants the following rights and privileges exclusively to Indian citizens, while denying them to non-citizens:

Protection against discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth (Article 15).
Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment (Article 16).
Freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, residence, and occupation (Article 19).
Cultural and educational rights (Articles 29 and 30).
The right to vote in elections for the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
The right to contest elections for membership in Parliament and State Legislatures.
Eligibility for certain public offices, including the President and Vice-President of India, judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, Governors of states, Attorney General of India, and Advocates General of states.

Source: Laxmikant

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