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In which part of the Constitution are fundamental rights enshrined? Correct Answer ​Part III   

The Correct answer is Part III.

Key Points

  • Part III of Indian Constitution:
    • It deals with fundamental rights provided by the Indian Constitution.
    • Presently there are 6 fundamental rights.
    • Supreme Court is the custodian or protector of fundamental rights.
    • It was borrowed from U.S.Constitution.
    • Articles:
      • Right to equality (14 - 18)
      • Right to freedom (19 - 22)
      • Right against exploitation (23 - 24)
      • Right to freedom of religion(25 - 28)
      • Cultural and educational rights (29 - 30)
      • Right to constitutional remedies (32)

​Additional Information

  • Part I:
    • Name and territory of the Union.
    • Admission or establishment of new States.
    • Formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing states.
    • Articles 1-4 come under this.
  • ​Part II:
    • It deals with the Citizenship of India.
    • Articles 5-11 come under this.
  • Part IV:
    • It deals with Directive Principles of State Policy.
    • It covers the Articles from 36 to 51.
    • Article 36 of Part IV defines the term “State” as the one, who has to keep in mind all the DPSP before formulating any policy or law for the country.
    • The idea of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from Irish Constitution.
    • Part IV-A deals with Fundamental Duties.

Related Questions

Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
1. Chapter III on Fundamental Rights of the Constitution is based upon Bill of Rights of the U. S. A.
2. Right to die' is a Fundamental Right Under Article 21 of the Constitution
3. Indian Constitution is a Complete Federal Constitution
4. Fundamental Rights can be waived under the Indian, Constitution
In the following question, there are six sentences marked S1, S6, P, Q, R and S. The positions of S1 and S6 are fixed. Choose one of the options given below which would be the most logical sequence of the sentences in the passage. S1- The need to provide fundamental rights to the citizens was felt after the French Revolution and the US freedom struggle. P- The Declaration of Rights of Man was adopted in 1789 by the French National Assembly. Q- The USA Constitution also included a section on Fundamental Rights.  R- The General Assembly of UNO adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which was made in December 1948.  S- It was then that the nations around the world thought of giving some essential rights to their citizens. S6- This included the social, economic, political, and cultural rights of the people.
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Fundamental rights can be suspended at the will of the President. 2. The inclusion of Fundamental Rights in the Constitution was first supported in the Nehru Report. 3. The Constitution empowers the courts to enforce the fundamental right. 4. Fundamental rights can be suspended in emergency time. Select the correct code from below.
Which of the following is true about the fundamental rights under Indian Constitution?
1. It is protected and enforced by the Constitution.
2. It can be changed by the common legislative process.
3. Supreme Court is the guardian of fundamental rights.
4. All Constitutional rights are fundamental rights.
Select the correct answer:
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options. P: These features clearly bring out the nature of the Indian Bill of Rights. Q: The Constitution grants and guarantees fundamental rights and freedom to all the people of India and constitute a vital pillar of Indian Democracy. R: No Law can violate the Fundamental Rights of the People of India. S: The fundamental rights incorporated in the Constitution stand at a higher pedestal than ordinary laws and the Directive Principles of State Policy.
Which of the following statement/s about Fundamental Duties is/are not correct? (i) The Fundamental Duties are incorporated in Article 51A (Part IVA) of Constitution. (ii) The Fundamental Duties were inserted in the Constitution by the 42nd Constitution Amendment Act, 1976. (iii) The Fundamental Duties have to be fulfilled by every person living in India. (iv) The eleventh Fundamental Duty was added by the 86th Constitution Amendment Act, 2006. Choose the correct answer from the code given below :
Which of the following statements regarding the fundamental Duties contained in the Constitution of India are correct? Fundamental duties can be enforced through writ jurisdiction. Fundamental duties have formed a part of the constitution since its adoption. Fundamental duties became a part of the Constitution in accordance with the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Fundamental duties are applicable only to the citizens of India. Select the correct option-
Which of the following statement/s about Fundamental Duties is/are not correct?
1. The Fundamental Duties are incorporated in Article 51A (part IVA) of Consitution.
2. The Fundamental Duties are inserted in the Constitution by the 42nd Constitution Amendment Act, 1976.
3. The Fundamental Duties have to be fulfilled by every person living in India.
4. The eleventh Fundamental Duty was added by the 86th Constitution Amendment Act, 2006.
Choose the correct answer:
Which of the following observations on fundamental rights was made by the Supreme Court in K. S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India?
1. There is no overlap between rights enumerated under Article 19 and Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
2. The constitutional values embodied under every Article of Part III of the Constitution of India animates the interpretation of the other.
3. Only Article 21 contains residue of fundamental rights that are not expressly stipulated under Article 19 of the Constitution of India.
Choose the correct option from below:
In the following question, there are six sentences marked S1, S6, P, Q, R and S. The positions of S1 and S6 are fixed. Choose one of the options given below which would be the most logical sequence of the sentences in the passage. S1- While the judiciary has many important roles to fulfill, the ones that stand out in the current political climate are: P- Two, to protect the fundamental and other rights of the citizens of India. Q- It is the judiciary’s duty to ensure that whatever measures are enacted by the legislature or the executive are in keeping with the Constitution.  R- This means that if it has reason to believe that legislative measures go against the Constitution of the country, it can strike them down.  S- One, to act as guardian and interpreter of the Constitution. S6- Similarly, if these measures violate the fundamental rights of the citizens or even other rights, the judiciary can stall or end them.