Q. Which of the Articles of Indian Constitution relating to Fundamental Rights are not available to Foreigners in India?
(A) Articles 14, 20, 21, 24 and 26
(B) Articles 21, 21(A), 23, 25 and 28
(C) Articles 14, 22, 25, 26 and 28
(D) Articles 15, 16, 19, 29 and 30
Question from Odisha OCS Paper 1 2024
The correct answer is: (D) Articles 15, 16, 19, 29 and 30
Explanation:
The Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are available to both citizens and foreigners, but some rights are exclusively available to Indian citizens. The rights that are not available to foreigners include:
1. Article 15: Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
2. Article 16: Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
3. Article 19: Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc. (e.g., freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession).
4. Article 29: Protection of interests of minorities (right to conserve their culture, language, or script).
5. Article 30: Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions.
These rights are specifically reserved for Indian citizens and are not extended to foreigners residing in India.
