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How many fundamental rights are there in Indian constitution?

The Indian Constitution guarantees six fundamental rights to its citizens. These rights are:

1. Right to Equality (Articles 14-18): This right prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or any of them. It also ensures equality before the law and equal protection of the laws.

2. Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22): This right includes the freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, residence, and the right to practice any profession or occupation. It also protects the right to life and personal liberty.

3. Right against Exploitation (Articles 23-24): This right prohibits all forms of forced labour, including bonded labour and trafficking of human beings. It also prohibits employment of children below the age of 14 years in any hazardous occupation or process.

4. Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-28): This right guarantees the freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practice, and propagate religion. It also prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion.

5. Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29-30): These rights protect the interests of minorities and their right to conserve their distinct language, script, and culture. They also provide for the establishment of educational institutions for the preservation and development of their culture.

6. Right to Constitutional Remedies (Articles 32-35): This right guarantees the right to move the Supreme Court or the High Courts for the enforcement of fundamental rights. It also empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs, including habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and certiorari, for the protection of fundamental rights.