Indian Polity & Constitution MCQs


Q.  How many Fundamental Rights did the Indian Constitution contain initially ?

a. 5
b. 6
c. 7
d. 8


ANSWER: See Answer
 
The Constitution as enacted on 26th January, 1950 provided for seven Fundamental Rights. However Right to Property i.e., Article 31 was deleted from the list of Fundamental Rights and was made only a legal right.
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