Multiple choice

Fundamental Rights protect individuals from any arbitrary action of

  1. The state only

  2. Private individuals only

  3. The state as well as of private individuals

  4. NRIs and OCIs only

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Fundamental Rights primarily protect individuals from any arbitrary state actions, but some rights are enforceable against individuals.  For instance, the Constitution abolishes untouchability and also prohibits begar. These provisions act as a check both on state action as well as the action of private individuals.