Topic: Indian Constitution: features
Q4. The Constitution confers rights, privileges, and duties on the citizens of India and denies the same to aliens. Elaborate. (150 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
Protests erupt in Assam as first CAA beneficiary granted citizenship.
Key Demand of the Question:
Elaborate on how the Constitution of India grants rights, privileges, and duties to citizens while denying certain rights to non-citizens (aliens).
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Briefly define “citizens” and “aliens” in the context of the Indian Constitution.
Body:
First part: Rights and Privileges Conferred on Citizens
Fundamental Rights Exclusive to Citizens, Political Rights, Cultural and Educational Rights
Second part: Duties of Citizens
Fundamental Duties, Obligations under the law
Third part: Denial of Certain Rights to Aliens
Limited Fundamental Rights, No Political Participation, Restricted Cultural and Educational Rights
Conclusion:
Emphasize the importance of these distinctions in maintaining sovereignty and national integrity.
