Question

Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right?

• A. Right to freedom of speech.
• B. Right to equality.
• C. Right to property.
• D. Right against exploitation.

Hint:

Remember:
• Right to Property was removed as a Fundamental Right by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978.
• It is now a Constitutional (Legal) Right under Article 300A.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by Part III (Articles 12--35) of the Constitution of India. These rights protect the liberty and dignity of individuals and are enforceable by courts. Originally, the Right to Property was a Fundamental Right under Articles 19(1)(f) and 31. However, it was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978. Today, it is a: \[ \boxed{\text{Constitutional Legal Right under Article 300A}} \]

Step 1: Identify the Fundamental Rights among the options.
The following are Fundamental Rights:
• Right to Freedom of Speech -- Article 19.
• Right to Equality -- Articles 14--18.
• Right against Exploitation -- Articles 23--24. All these are guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution.

Step 2: Examine the Right to Property.
The Right to Property was originally a Fundamental Right but:
• It was removed by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978.
• It is now protected under Article 300A.
• A person cannot be deprived of property except by authority of law. Therefore, it is not a Fundamental Right.

Step 3: Analyse each option.

• Right to freedom of speech -- Fundamental Right.
• Right to equality -- Fundamental Right.
• Right to property -- Not a Fundamental Right (Correct).
• Right against exploitation -- Fundamental Right.

Step 4: Final conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Right to property}} \]