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Q62 (CISF/2019) Polity & Governance › Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Fundamental Duties

Which of the following statements according to the Constitution of India is/are correct?

1. Equality before the law is available to the citizens of India only.

2. Equality of opportunity in the matters of public employment is available to citizens of India only.

3. Right to freedom of speech and expression is available to all persons residing in India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Explanation

According to the Constitution of India, certain Fundamental Rights are available only to citizens, while others are available to all persons (citizens and foreigners alike, except enemy aliens).

  • Statement 1 is incorrect: Article 14 (Equality before the law and equal protection of laws) is available to any person, including citizens, foreigners, and legal persons like corporations.
  • Statement 2 is correct: Article 16 (Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment) is specifically reserved only for citizens of India.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: Article 19 (which includes the Right to freedom of speech and expression) is available only to citizens of India, not to all persons residing in the country.

The Fundamental Rights guaranteed by Articles 15, 16, 19, 29, and 30 are available exclusively to citizens of India.

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