Question

As per the Constitution, which among the following is not a fundamental right granted to the citizens of India?

• A. Right to Equality
• B. Right to Freedom
• C. Right Against Exploitation
• D. Right to Property
• E. Right to Freedom of Religion

Hint:

Remember: After the 44th Constitutional Amendment, the Right to Property became only a legal right under Article 300A, not a fundamental right.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution.
The Indian Constitution grants six categories of Fundamental Rights to citizens:
1. Right to Equality Articles 14–18)
2. Right to Freedom Articles 19–22)
3. Right against Exploitation Articles 23–24)
4. Right to Freedom of Religion Articles 25–28)
5. Cultural and Educational Rights Articles 29–30)
6. Right to Constitutional Remedies Article 32)
Step 2: Right to Property.
Originally, the Right to Property was a fundamental right under Article 31. However, through the 44th Amendment Act, 1978, it was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights and made a legal right under Article 300A.
Step 3: Eliminating options.
All other rights Equality, Freedom, Against Exploitation, Freedom of Religion) remain fundamental rights, leaving (D) as the correct answer.
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