Which of the following fundamental rights are available to friendly aliens?

1) Article 21A

2) Article 20

3) Article 21

a. 1, 2

b. 2, 3

c. 1, 3

d. All of the above

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:

Fundamental rights for only citizens and not to foreigners are -

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 - Right to freedom (six rights of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession).

4. Article 29 - Protection of language, script and culture of minorities.

5. Article 30 - Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions.

Fundamental rights for both citizens and friendly aliens are -

1. Article 14 - Equality before law and equal protection of laws.

2. Article 17 - Abolition of untouchability and its practice.

3. Article 18 - Abolition of titles (to foreigners if they hold office of profit under the state).

4. Article 20 - Protection in respect of conviction for offences.

5. Article 21 - Protection of life and personal liberty.

6. Article 21A - Right to elementary education.

7. Article 22 - Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases.

8. Article 23 -Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour.

9. Article 24 - Prohibition of employment of children in factories etc.

10. Article 25 - Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion.

11. Article 26 - Freedom to manage religious affairs.

12. Article 27 - Freedom from payment of taxes for promotion of any religion.

13. Article 28 - Freedom from attending religious instruction or worship in certain educational institutions.

Enemy Aliens do not enjoy rights under Article 22.