60ᵗʰ to 62ⁿ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016

Choose the fundamental rights available to Indian Citizen but not to aliens: I. Freedom of Speech and Expression II. Equality Before the Law III. Right of Minorities IV. Protection of Life and Liberty

aI and III✓ Correct
bI and IV
cII and IV
dII and III
eNone of the above/More than one of the above

Explanation

The Fundamental Rights in Part III of the Indian Constitution—Article 19(1)(a) (freedom of speech and expression) and Article 29 (protection of the interests of minority sections)—are available only to Indian citizens; these are not available to non-citizens (foreigners). Whereas Article 14 (equality before law) and Article 21 (protection of life and personal liberty) are available to all persons, i.e., both citizens and foreigners.

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