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Fundamental Rights: An Overview

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Introduces the essence of fundamental rights as the backbone of Indian democracy. Anchored in Part III, they safeguard individual liberties from arbitrary state action. Though not absolute, they are enforceable via constitutional remedies. They include various categories—Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, and Right to Constitutional Remedies. Their scope evolves through Supreme Court judgments (e.g., expansion of Article 21 to life with dignity). This overview helps students appreciate the role of these rights in ensuring a just and equitable social order where the citizen remains the focal point.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is NOT a function of the President of India?

निर्वाचन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का चयन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

आपातकाल में संसद के सदनों में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

Who was the first woman Chief Minister in India?

न्यायिक स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस सिद्धांत का पालन किया जाता है?

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?

अनुच्छेद 370 किस राज्य को विशेष दर्जा प्रदान करता था?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of interests of minorities?

Who is the first citizen of India?

संसद के अधिवेशन के अंतराल का निर्धारण किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?