Fundamental Rights

Question 1

Article 14
imp.
Right to Equality

Answer 1

Title: Equality before Law.
Description: Provides equality before the law and equal protection of the laws to all persons.

Question 2

Article 15
Right to Equality

Answer 2

Title: Prohibition of Discrimination.
Description: Prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.

Question 3

Article 16
Right to Equality

Answer 3

Title: Equality in Public Employment.
Description: Ensures equal opportunity in matters of public employment.

Question 4

Article 17
Right to Equality

Answer 4

Title: Abolition of Untouchability.
Description: Abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.

Question 5

Article 18
Right to Equality

Answer 5

Title: Abolition of Titles.
Description: Prohibits the state from conferring titles (except military or academic distinctions).

Question 6

Article 19 (imp.) & 20
Right to Freedom

Answer 6

19 imp.
Title: Protection of Six Freedoms.
Description: Guarantees
1) freedom of speech,
2) assembly,
3) association,
4) movement,
5) residence, and
6) profession (subject to reasonable restrictions).

20
Title: Protection in Respect of Conviction.
Description: Protects individuals from double jeopardy, ex-post-facto laws, and self-incrimination.

Question 7

Article 21
imp.
Right to Freedom

Answer 7

Title: Right to Life and Liberty.
Description: Ensures life with dignity, expanded to include privacy, education, and health.

Question 8

Article 22
Right to Freedom

Answer 8

Title: Protection Against Arbitrary Arrest.
Description: Provides safeguards for individuals during arrest and detention.

Question 9

Article 23
Right Against Exploitation

Answer 9

Title: Prohibition of Trafficking and Forced Labor.
Description: Prohibits human trafficking and all forms of forced labor.

Question 10

Article 24
Right Against Exploitation

Answer 10

Title: Prohibition of Child Labor.
Description: Bans employment of children below 14 years in hazardous industries.

Question 11

Article 25
Right to Freedom of Religion

Answer 11

Title: Freedom of Conscience and Religion.
Description: Guarantees the freedom to practice, profess, and propagate religion.

Question 12

Article 26
Right to Freedom of Religion

Answer 12

Title: Freedom to Manage Religious Affairs.
Description: Allows religious denominations to manage their own affairs.

Question 13

Article 27
Right to Freedom of Religion

Answer 13

Title: No Taxes for Religious Purposes.
Description: Prohibits the state from compelling individuals to pay taxes for promoting any religion.

Question 14

Article 28
Right to Freedom of Religion

Answer 14

Title: No Religious Instruction in State Institutions.
Description: Prohibits religious instruction in educational institutions funded by the state.

Question 15

Article 29
Cultural and Educational Rights

Answer 15

Title: Protection of Culture and Language.
Description: Protects the right of individuals to preserve their language, script, and culture.

Question 16

Article 30
Cultural and Educational Rights

Answer 16

Title: Rights of Minorities to Establish Institutions.
Description: Grants minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions.

Question 17

Article 31B
Right to Constitutional Remedies

(Note: Special provision under Right to Property was repealed, but 31B is relevant for the Ninth Schedule).

Answer 17

Title: Validation of Certain Acts and Regulations.
Description: Protects laws placed under the Ninth Schedule from being challenged as unconstitutional.

(Note: Special provision under Right to Property was repealed, but 31B is relevant for the Ninth Schedule).

Question 18

Article 32
Right to Constitutional Remedies

Answer 18

Title: Right to Constitutional Remedies.
Description: Allows individuals to move to the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights using writs.