What are the fundamental rights? Name the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution.

● Fundamental rights are the rights laid down by the constitution that protect the citizens against the absolute control by the leaders.

● It is the very essence of the Constitution.

● The constitution Lays down certain guidelines that protect the individuals from the state as well as from the other individuals.

● These rights are important for an individual to develop personally with a certain degree of dignity

● There are six fundamental rights

1. Right to Equality

2. Right to freedom

3. Right against exploitation

4. Cultural and educational rights

5. Right to freedom of religion

6. Right to constitutional remedies

● Apart from the above mentioned fundamental rights, the constitution has also a separate section called Directive Principles of State Policy.

● This helps to ensure your greatest social and economic reforms.

● It also helps to form an independent state constituting of laws and policies which will help to reduce the poverty at a great level.