Which among the following are Fundamental Rights as included in Part III of the Constitution of India?
(A) Equality of opportunity in public employment
(B) Equal pay for equal work for men and women
(C) Right of minorities to establish educational institutions
(D) Right to education
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (C) and (D) only
The Fundamental Rights are in Part III of the Constitution (Articles 12-35) and can be enforced in the courts. The Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IV (Articles 36-51) guide the government but cannot be enforced in a court.
(A) Equality of opportunity in public employment Correct. It is guaranteed by Article 16, part of the Right to Equality.
(B) Equal pay for equal work for men and women Incorrect. It is a Directive Principle, Article 39(d) in Part IV, and not a Fundamental Right.
(C) Right of minorities to establish educational institutions Correct. Article 30 gives minorities based on religion or language the right to establish and run educational institutions of their choice; it is one of the Cultural and Educational Rights.
(D) Right to education Correct. Article 21A, added by the 86th Amendment of 2002, makes free and compulsory education for children of 6 to 14 years a Fundamental Right.