Consider the following pairs regarding the Right to Vote in India:1. Natural Rights: Right to Property2. Fundamental Rights: Freedom of Speech3. Constitutional Rights: Right to Vote4. Statutory Rights: Rights under MGNREGAHow many pairs given above are correctly matched?a)Only one pairb)Only two pairsc)Only three pairsd)All four pairsCorrect answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

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Understanding the Right to Vote in India: Pair Analysis
To assess the correctness of the pairs regarding the Right to Vote in India, we need to examine each pair in detail.
1. Natural Rights: Right to Property
- This pair is incorrect.
- Natural rights are inherent and universal, typically including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The Right to Property was originally a fundamental right but is no longer classified as such under the Constitution.
2. Fundamental Rights: Freedom of Speech
- This pair is correct.
- Freedom of Speech is indeed a Fundamental Right under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution. It guarantees citizens the liberty to express their opinions freely.
3. Constitutional Rights: Right to Vote
- This pair is correct.
- The Right to Vote is a constitutional provision under Article 326 of the Constitution, allowing adult citizens the right to participate in elections.
4. Statutory Rights: Rights under MGNREGA
- This pair is correct.
- The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) provides statutory rights to rural households, ensuring at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year.
Summary of Correctness
- Out of the four pairs:
- Only pairs 2, 3, and 4 are correctly matched.
- Thus, only three pairs are correct.
Conclusion
The correct answer is option B: Only two pairs. However, this appears to be a mistake in the original question as there are actually three correct pairs. The confusion may arise from the classification of rights, necessitating careful examination of each pair.

Answer

1. Natural Rights: Right to Property - Incorrect. The right to property in India is not considered a natural right. It was a fundamental right but was reclassified as a constitutional/legal right after the 44th Amendment Act of 1978, thus being enforceable through Article 300A, which makes it a constitutional right.

2. Fundamental Rights: Freedom of Speech - Correct. Freedom of speech is a fundamental right enshrined in Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution and is enforceable through Article 32.

3. Constitutional Rights: Right to Vote - Incorrect. The right to vote is classified as a statutory right in India, not a constitutional right. It is governed by the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and 1951, and not part of the fundamental rights in Part III. It is derived from Article 326, which provides for elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assemblies of States.

4. Statutory Rights: Rights under MGNREGA - Correct. Rights under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) are statutory rights, as they are derived from legislation passed by Parliament.

Thus, pairs 2 and 4 are correctly matched.

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