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UPSC Indian Polity and Civics Fundamental Rights and Duties Question Bank Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy

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    Which one of the following Fundamental Rights is also available to a foreigner on Indian soil?

    A) Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth

    B) Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment

    C) Protection of life and personal liberty according procedure established by law

    D) To practice any profession or to carry on any occupation trade or business

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    According to article 21 of the Indian  Constitution, noperson shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. The Supreme Court of India on 19 June 2013 in its decision established that right to life and liberty, enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution, is available to foreign nationals also.


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