Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution are related to Fundamental Rights? 

The correct answer is 12-35.

Key Points

• Fundamental Rights protect individual freedoms and ensure equality, liberty, and justice as enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
• They include six main categories, such as the Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, and Right against Exploitation.
• Fundamental Rights are justiciable, allowing citizens to seek legal recourse for violations through the courts.
• These rights are not absolute and can be restricted in the interest of public order, morality, and national security.

Additional Information 

• Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
  • DPSPs aim to promote social and economic justice by reducing inequalities in income, status, and opportunities. This principle supports the idea of a welfare state.
  • They direct the State to provide free and compulsory education for children until the age of 14, ensuring that education is accessible to all citizens.
  • Right to Work: The DPSPs include provisions for securing a living wage and decent working conditions for workers, aiming to ensure that everyone has the right to work and earn a livelihood.
• Fundamental Duties (FD)
  • Article 51A lists the Fundamental Duties of citizens, including the duty to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, which fosters a sense of responsibility.
  • Environmental Protection: One of the duties includes the responsibility to protect and improve the natural environment, including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, emphasizing the importance of environmental conservation.
  • Promotion of Harmony: The Fundamental Duties encourage citizens to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all people, transcending religious, linguistic, or regional diversities.

Important Points

• Article 12: Definition of the "State".
• Article 13: It declares that any law or ordinance that is inconsistent with the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution shall be deemed void.
• Articles 14-18: Right to equality and prohibition of discrimination.
• Articles 19-22: Right to freedom, protection against arbitrary arrest, etc.
• Articles 23-24: Prohibition of trafficking and child labor.
• Articles 25-32: Freedom of religion and the right to constitutional remedies.
• Article 32: Right to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.