WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which Article of the Indian Constitution protects the 'Right to Life and Personal Liberty'?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Article 19
  2. Article 20
  3. Article 21
  4. Article 22

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Article 21

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Article 21 šŸ“š Explanation: Article 21 is one of the most widely interpreted articles of the Constitution, stating that "No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law." The Supreme Court has expanded this right to include the right to a clean environment, right to privacy, and right to education. It is considered a fundamental pillar of Indian democracy.