The writ of habeas corpus is most directly linked with which concern of Fundamental Rights?

Protecting personal liberty from illegal detention

Correct answer: A. Habeas corpus means “produce the body.” When a person is detained, the writ requires the detaining authority to bring that person before the court so that the court can examine whether the detention is lawful. It is therefore closely connected with personal liberty and protection against unlawful detention. Option B belongs to Cultural and Educational Rights. Option C relates to Freedom of Religion, but it does not describe habeas corpus. Option D concerns property administration and is unrelated. The writ does not automatically declare every detention illegal; it provides judicial scrutiny of detention. Memory cue: habeas corpus asks, “Where is the detained person, and under what legal authority?”

This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: Democratic Rights. Topic: Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution.