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Right under Article 19 are:

A. Available to all person in India

B. Available only to citizens of India

C. Are available to persons of foreign origin

D. Both B and C above

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Article 19 of the Constitution of India: Article 19 guarantees certain fundamental rights related to freedom of speech and expression, movement, assembly, association, profession, and residence. These rights are essential for a democratic society and ensure that citizens can express themselves freely within reasonable restrictions imposed by the state.

Correct Answer: Option B - Available only to citizens of India

Reason: The fundamental rights under Article 19 are explicitly granted only to citizens of India. These rights include:
   >>   Freedom of speech and expression
   >>   Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms
   >>   Freedom to form associations or unions
   >>   Freedom to move freely throughout the territory of India
   >>   Freedom to reside and settle in any part of India
   >>   Freedom to practice any profession, occupation, trade, or business

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
Option A: Available to all persons in India - Incorrect because Article 19 is specifically limited to Indian citizens and does not extend to foreigners or non-citizens.
Option C: Available to persons of foreign origin - Incorrect because foreigners in India do not enjoy Article 19 rights, though they may have other fundamental rights like those under Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty).
Option D: Both B and C above - Incorrect because Article 19 does not apply to persons of foreign origin, making this option incorrect.

Conclusion: Only Indian citizens are entitled to the fundamental freedoms guaranteed under Article 19, making Option B the correct answer.

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Comments (1)

  1. Spandan Choudhary
    Spandan Choudhary:
    3 months ago

    The fundamental rights exclusively available to Indian citizens include prohibition of discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth (Article 15), equality of opportunity in public employment (Article 16), freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession (Article 19), protection of language, script, and culture of minorities (Article 29), and the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions (Article 30).

    It's important to note that some fundamental rights, such as the right to equality before the law (Article 14), protection of life and personal liberty (Article 21), and freedom of religion (Articles 25-28), are available to all persons, including citizens and foreigners.

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