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Which part of the Indian Constitution is known as the “Magna Carta of India” and guarantees fundamental rights to the citizens?
Question

Which part of the Indian Constitution is known as the “Magna Carta of India” and guarantees fundamental rights to the citizens?

A.

Part I

B.

Part II

C.

Part III

D.

Part IV

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Part III.
Part III (Articles 12–35) of the Indian Constitution guarantees Fundamental Rights to all citizens and is often called the “Magna Carta of India.”
Information Booster:
• Inspired by the U.S. Bill of Rights (1791).
• Enforced on 26 January 1950.
• Key rights: Right to Equality, Freedom, Against Exploitation, Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, Constitutional Remedies.
• Dr. Ambedkar called Article 32 the “heart and soul” of the Constitution.
• Rights can be suspended during National Emergency (Article 359), except Article 20 and 21.
Additional Knowledge:
• “Magna Carta” originally refers to the 1215 English Charter of Liberties.
• Fundamental Rights are justiciable (enforceable in courts).
• The Supreme Court safeguards them under judicial review (Article 13).
• Rights are essential for democratic governance and individual liberty.

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