Describe the six Fundamental Rights mentioned in the Constitution.

The six Fundamental Rights mentioned in the Constitution are described below:

(i)Right to Equality-All persons are equal before the law. This means that all persons shall be equally protected by the laws of the country. It also states that no citizen can be discriminated against on the basis of their religion, caste or sex. Every person has access to all public places including playgrounds, hotels, shops etc. The State cannot discriminate against anyone in matters of employment. But there are exceptions to this that you will read about later in this book. The practice of untouchability has also been abolished.

(ii)Right to Freedom- Everyone has the right to freedom of speech and expressions, the right to move freely and reside in any part of the country and the right to practise any profession, occupation or business.

(iii)Right against Exploitation-The Indian Constitution prohibits trafficking, child labour and children working under 14 years of age.

(iv)Right to Freedom of Religion- Everyone has the right to enjoy religious freedom. It means that everyone has the right to practise, profess and propagate the religion of their choice.

(v)Cultural and Educational Rights.-Our Constitution states that all minorities, religious or linguistic, can set up their own educational institutions in order to preserve and develop their own culture.

(vi) Right to Constitutional Remedies- A person has the right to go to the court for justice if he feels that his Fundamental Rights are being violated.

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