Which of the following fundamental rights as enshrined in the Constitution of India belong only to the citizens?
- 1. Article 19 (Protection of right to freedom of speech)
- 2. Article 21 (Protection of life and personal liberty)
- 3. Article 15 (Prohibition of discrimination)
- 4. Article 16 (Equality of opportunity)
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4
1 and 4 only
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2016
– Article 19 (Protection of six rights regarding freedom of speech, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession) is available only to citizens. (Point 1 is correct).
– Article 21 (Protection of life and personal liberty) is available to all ‘persons’, i.e., both citizens and non-citizens. (Point 2 is incorrect).
– Article 15 (Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth) is available only to citizens. (Point 3 is correct).
– Article 16 (Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment) is available only to citizens. (Point 4 is correct).