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Static GK is an integral part of the general awareness section. Hence we have been regularly providing you free GK Ebook every week to help you with your preparation. Questions related to Indian Constitution \u2013Parts, Fundamental Rights and Schedules are common in the general awareness section of government exams like SSC CGL, SSC CPO, RRB ALP, RRB Group D, UPSC and more. In this blog we will discuss the list of fundamental rights. The List of Fundamental Rights is important for all competitive examination.<\/p>\n

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Indian Constitution \u2013 List of Fundamental Rights<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Part III of the Indian Constitution covers the Fundamental rights of the people of India guaranteed by
\nthe constitution.
\nPart III has been called as the Magna Carta of India Constitution, Cornerstone of the Constitution by
\nvarious scholars.
\nPart III coupled with part IV (Directive principles of the state policy) has been termed as the
\nthe conscience of the constitution.
\nLet us have a look at the various fundamental rights in Indian Constitution for SSC CPO syllabus.
\nFundamental rights are classified into 6 types<\/p>\n

1) Right to Equality (Article 14-18)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Article 14 (Equality before law)<\/strong> \u2013 no person will be denied equality or equal protection before
\nthe law. This concept has been taken from the USA constitution. Exceptions to equality before
\nthe law are, the president of India, state governors, public servants, Judges, foreign
\ndiplomats, etc who enjoy special privileges, immunities, and protections.
\nArticle 15 (Prohibition of discrimination)<\/strong> \u2013 The State shall not discriminate only on the grounds
\nof religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. A state can make special provisions for Women,
\nChildren, Socially and Educationally backward group if citizens.
\nArticle 16 (Equality of opportunity in public employment)<\/strong> \u2013 No person shall be discriminated
\nagainst or denied any office or employment under the state on grounds of only religion, race,
\ncaste, sex, descent, place of birth or residence. Exceptions are State can provide reservation
\nof seats in employment for any backward classes, or appointment of any religious post under
\nthe state for candidates from particular religions.<\/p>\n

Article 17<\/strong> (Abolition of Untouchability )- <\/strong>Article 17 abolishes Untouchability and forbids its practice in any form. Untouchability refers to a social practice that looks down upon certain oppressed classes solely on account of their birth and makes any discrimination against them on this ground.
\nArticle 18 (Abolition of Titles)<\/strong> \u2013 State cannot confer any title on any individual (citizen or
\nforeigner), except military or educational. The Bharat Ratna and Padma awards are not titles
\nas per this article.<\/p>\n

2) Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Article 19 (Protection of certain rights)<\/strong> \u2013 Citizens shall have the following rights with
\nreasonable restrictions \u2013
\nTo freedom of speech and expression.
\nTo assemble peacefully and without arms.
\nTo form associations or unions.
\nTo move freely throughout the territory of India.
\nTo practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
\n\u2022 Article 20 (Protection in respect of conviction for offences)<\/strong> \u2013 It grants protection against
\nexcessive and arbitrary punishment to an accused person (citizen or foreigner). It has 3
\nprovisions \u2013 No ex-post-facto law, No double jeopardy and No self-incrimination.
\n\u2022 Article 21 (Protection of life and personal liberty)<\/strong> \u2013 No person (citizen or foreigner) shall be
\ndeprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.
\n\u2022 Article 21A (Right to Education)<\/strong> \u2013 This was added by 86th amendment. As per this article, the
\nState shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six o fourteen
\nin such a manner as the State may determine.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Article 22 (Protection against arrest and detention)<\/strong> – This talks about the rights of the people
\nwhen they are detained by the Police.<\/p>\n

3) Rights against Exploitation (Article 23-24)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Article 23 (Prohibition of Human Trafficking and Forced labour)<\/strong> \u2013 It prohibits Traffic in Human
\nbeings, begar (forced labour) and any other similar forms of forced labour.
\nArticle 24 (Prohibition of Child labour)<\/strong> \u2013 It prohibits the employment of Children under the age
\nof 14 in any factory, mine or other hazardous activity like construction work or railway. But it
\ndoes not prohibit their employment in any harmless or innocent work.<\/p>\n

4) Right to Freedom of Religion (Article 25-28)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Article 25 (Freedom of Conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion)<\/strong> – It
\nsays that all persons are equally entitled to freedom Conscience and the right to freely
\nprofess, practice and propagate religion.
\nArticle 26 (Freedom to manage religious affairs)<\/strong> \u2013 It protects the collective freedom of religion
\nby giving specific rights to all religious organizations and denominations as defined by the law.
\nArticle 27 (Freedom from taxation for promotion of a religion)<\/strong> \u2013 It lays down that no person
\nshall be compelled to pay any taxes for the promotion or maintenance of any particular
\nreligion or religious denomination.
\nArticle 28 (Freedom from attending religious instruction)<\/strong> \u2013 No religious instruction shall be
\nprovided in any educational institution wholly maintained out of state funds.<\/p>\n

5) Cultural and Educational Rights (Article 29 \u2013 30)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Article 29 (Protection of Interests of Minorities)<\/strong> \u2013 It provides that any section of the citizens
\nresiding in any part of India having a distinct language, script or culture of its own, shall have
\nthe right to conserve the same.
\nArticle 30 (Rights of Minorities to establish and administer Educational Institutes)<\/strong> \u2013 It allows
\nminority groups to establish and administer their religious institution without state
\nintervention or discrimination.
\n6) Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)<\/strong>
\nArticle 32 (Right or Constitutional Remedies)<\/strong> \u2013 Right to move the Supreme court for the enforcement
\nof fundamental rights including the writs of (i) habeas corpus, (ii) mandamus, (iii) prohibition,
\n(iv)certiorari and (v) quo warrento. Dr. Ambedkar had called article 32 as the most important article of
\nthe constitution.<\/p>\n

6) Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Article 32 (Right or Constitutional Remedies) \u2013 Right to move the Supreme court for the enforcement
\nof fundamental rights including the writs of (i) habeas corpus, (ii) mandamus, (iii) prohibition,
\n(iv)certiorari and (v) quo warrento. Dr Ambedkar had called article 32 as the most important article of
\nthe constitution.<\/p>\n

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