2017 · Q30
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- 1Article 15 of the Constitution of India is available to both citizens of India and the foreigners
- 2Article 16 of the Constitution of India is available to the citizens of India only
- 3Article 21 of the Constitution of India is available to both citizens of India and the foreigners alike within the territory of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
indian-polity-economyfundamental-rights-duties
- A1 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Article 15 (prohibition of discrimination) is available to citizens of India only, so statement 1 is false. Article 16 (equality of opportunity in public employment) is likewise confined to citizens, so statement 2 is true. Article 21 (protection of life and personal liberty) extends to all persons within India, citizens and foreigners alike, so statement 3 is true. Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct, giving (B).