Which among the following fundamental rights is/are available to non-c

Which among the following fundamental rights is/are available to non-citizens?

1. Freedom of speech
2. Protection against self-incrimination
3. Freedom of conscience
4. Non-discrimination in matters of employment

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1, 2 and 3 only

1, 3 and 4 only

2 and 3 only

2 only

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2021

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Fundamental Rights available only to citizens (and not non-citizens) are those under Articles 15, 16, 19, 29, and 30. All other fundamental rights guaranteed by Articles 14, 20, 21, 21A, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 are available to all persons, including non-citizens.
1. Freedom of speech (Article 19): Available only to citizens.
2. Protection against self-incrimination (Article 20(3)): Available to all persons.
3. Freedom of conscience (Article 25): Available to all persons.
4. Non-discrimination in matters of employment (Article 16): Available only to citizens.
Therefore, the fundamental rights available to non-citizens among the given options are 2 and 3.

Certain fundamental rights are available exclusively to Indian citizens, while others are available to all persons residing in India, including citizens and foreigners.

Article 14 (Equality before 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.), and Articles 25-28 (Right to freedom of religion) are available to both citizens and non-citizens.

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