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Fundamental Rights
Our constitution provides certain fundamental rights to all the citizens of India.
Some of them are the following:
Right to equality: All the citizens are equal irrespective of caste, religion, status, etc.
Right to freedom of speech: Every citizen has the right to express his or her views or
ideas.
Right to justice: Every citizen would be heard in the court of law.
Right to follow the religions of choice: Every citizen has right to follow any religion and
visit any place of worship.
Right to free and compulsory education: Every citizen has the right to get education for
free till the age of 14.
Right to travel and live anywhere: Every citizen has the right to travel and live in any part
of the country.
Right to select a profession: Every citizen has the right to select any profession or
occupation he or she likes.
Fundamental Duties
Apart from the Fundamental Right given by the Constitutions of India, it has given
a set of duties also which all of us have to perform. These are called Fundamental
Duties. Some of them are the following:
• Respect our constitution and its principles.
• Respect the National Flag and the National Anthem.
• Help to keep the country united.
• Treat all citizens as equals.
• Take care of the environment.
• Take care of the public property.
• Do not hurt or harm anyone.
• Help the government when the country is in danger.
Directive Principles
Our constitution has some guidelines for the government. They are called Directive
Principles. The Constitution wants the government to make sure that:
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