Question

Point out the Fundamental Rights.

Answer 1

The Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution from Articles 12 to 35.

There are six Fundamental Rights –

1. Right to Equality: It provides equality before law. It prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. It abolishes untouchability.

    

2. Right to Freedom: It provides freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession.

    

3.  “Right against Exploitation: It prohibits trafficking in human beings and forced labor. It also prohibits the employment of children in factories, etc.

    

4. Right to religion: It gives freedom of conscience and free professional practice and propagations of religion.

    

5. Cultural and Educational rights: It gives protection of language, script, and culture of minorities. It also gives minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions.

    

6. Right to Constitutional Remedies It allows individuals to seek redressal for the violation of their Fundamental Rights.