Q. Which of the following rights are available to an Indian citizen only?
1. Protection of language, script and culture of minorities
2. Protection in respect of conviction for offences
3. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
4. Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases
5. Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions
6. Freedom to manage religious affairs
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[A] 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

[B] 3, 5 and 6 only

[C] 1, 3 and 5 only

[D] 2, 4 and 5 only

Answer: C
Notes:

Exp) Option c is the correct answer.

The word ‘any person’ in the Constitution denoted that this right is conferred to all persons whether citizens or foreigners. The word ‘citizen’ is used to specify the rights available only to the citizens.

Statement 1, 3 and 5 is correct. Fundamental Rights available to only citizens and not foreigners:

  1. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth (Article 15).
  2. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment (Article 16).
  3. Six basic freedoms subject to reasonable restrictions (Article 19).
  4. Protection of language, script and culture of minorities (Article 29). Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions (Article 30).

Statement 2,4 and 6 is incorrect. Fundamental Rights available to both Citizens and Non-Citizens:

  1. Equality before law and equal protection of laws (Article 14).
  2. Protection in respect of conviction for offences (Article 20).
  3. Protection of life and personal liberty (Article 21). 1. Right to elementary education (Article 21A). 2. Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases (Article 22). 3. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour (Article 23).
  4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories etc. (Article 24).
  5. Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion (Article 25).
  6. Freedom to manage religious affairs (Article 26).
  7. Freedom from payment of taxes for promotion of any religion (Article 27). 8. Freedom from attending religious instruction or worship in certain educational institutions (Article 28).
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