Question

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

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 1, 3 and 4 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 2 only

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 2 and 3 only

The correct answer is 2 and 3 only.

• Fundamental rights are enshrined in part III of the constitution from articles 12 to 35.
• These rights are taken from the constitution of the USA.
• These rights are provided to all the citizens of the country without any discrimination. These rights made part III of the Indian constitution the Magna-Carta of India.

• Fundamental rights available to  both citizens & foreigners (except aliens):
  1. Equality before the law and equal protection of laws (article 14).
  2. Protection in respect of conviction for offenses (article20).
  3. Protection of life and personal liberty (article21).
  4. Right to elementary education (article 21A).
  5. Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases (Article 22).
  6. Prohibition of traffic and human beings and forced labor (article 23).
  7. Prohibition of employment of children in factories etc (article 24).
  8. Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion (article 25).
  9. Freedom to manage religious affairs (Article 26).
  10. Freedom from payment of taxes for promotion of any religion (article 27).