Question

Q.6. Which of the following is recognized as being a part of the Right to life under Article

21 of the constitution of India? 1

(a) Right to equality (b) Eradication of child labour

(c) Right to water (d) Cultural right

Answer 1

a) right to equality

Answer 2

Article 21 can only be claimed when a person is deprived of his “life” or “personal liberty” by the “State” as defined in Article 12. Violation of the right by private individuals is not within the preview of Article 21.

Article 21 secures two rights:

1)  Right to life

2) Right to personal liberty