Question

Which of the following Fundamental Rights under the Constitution is guaranteed only to the citizens of India and not to foreigners living in India?
1. Equality before law
2. Freedom of speech and expression
3. Protection of life and personal liberty
4. Free practice of religion

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Freedom of speech and expression

The correct answer is Freedom of speech and expression.

• Fundamental rights are those rights that are necessary for the life of a person and are provided to the citizens by the constitution and which cannot be interfered with by the state.
• These rights are called fundamental because they have been given a place in the constitution of the country.
• They cannot be amended in any way.
• These rights are fundamentally necessary for the development of each side of the person, in the absence of these, the development of the personality of the person will be blocked.
• They cannot be violated, are fair, and are enjoyed equally by every person in society.
• Fundamental rights guaranteed by our constitution are as follows:-

1. Right to Equality or Equality (Under Article 14 to Article 18)
2. Right to freedom (Under Articles 19 to 22)
3. Right against exploitation (Under Articles 23 to 24)
4. Right to religious freedom (Under Articles 25 to 28)
5. Right to Culture as well as Educational rights (Under Articles 29 to 30)
6. Constitutional Rights (Under Article 32)

• The Fundamental Rights as mentioned in Articles 15, 16, 19, 29, and 30, are applicable to every Indian citizen.
• The Fundamental Rights which are mentioned in Articles 14, 20, 21, 21A, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28 are applicable to all persons whether citizens or foreigners.