Consider the following statements:
1. Article 15 of the Constitution of India is available to both citizens of India and foreigners.
2. Article 16 of the Constitution of India is available only to citizens of India.
3. Article 21 of the Constitution of India is equally available to both citizens of India and foreigners within the territory of India.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements:
1. Article 15 of the Constitution of India is available to both citizens of India and foreigners.
2. Article 16 of the Constitution of India is available only to citizens of India.
3. Article 21 of the Constitution of India is equally available to both citizens of India and foreigners within the territory of India.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Some fundamental rights in Part III of the Indian Constitution are available only to Indian citizens and not to foreigners. These include Article 15 (Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth) and Article 16 (Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment). Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect, and statement 2 is correct. Article 21 (Protection of life and personal liberty) is available to both Indian citizens and foreigners, making statement 3 correct.

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