Question

Which one of the following fundamental rights is not enshrined in the Constitution of India?
1. Right to Property
2. Rights against exploitation
3. Right to Freedom
4. Right to Equality

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Right to Property

The correct answer is the Right to Property.

• The right to Property fundamental rights is not enshrined in the Constitution of India.
  • The right to property is not a Fundamental Right but is a constitutional right.
  • By the 44th Amendment to the Constitution, the right to property was removed as a fundamental right, and instead, a new provision was added to the Constitution.
  •  Article 300-A making it a constitutional right.
  • This right was eliminated to make sure that every person can get deprived of the property and also decreasing the boundaries of rich and poor categories for owning land.

• Fundamental Right Defined:-
  • Fundamental rights are those rights that are essential for the intellectual, moral, and spiritual development of citizens of India.
  • As these rights are fundamental or essential for the existence and all-around development of individuals, they are called 'Fundamental Rights'.

• There are six fundamental rights recognized by the Indian constitution:

  • Right to equality (Articles. 14-18)
  • Right to Freedom (Articles. 19-22)
  • Right Against Exploitation (Articles. 23-24)
  • Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles. 25-28)
  • Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles. 29-30)
  • Right to Constitution
• The right to freedom includes freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association or union or cooperatives, movement, residence, and the right to practice any profession or occupation.
• The right to equality includes equality before the law, the prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity and/or place of birth, equality of opportunity in matters of employment, the abolition of untouchability, and the abolition of titles.
• The right against exploitation prohibits all forms of forced labor, child labor, and trafficking of human beings.
  • Children under the age of 14 are not allowed to work.