Which of the following statements is correct regarding fundamental right to life under the Constitution of india?

The correct statement is: it creates a corresponding duty on human beings to protect and preserve non-humans.

Explanation:

Under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, the Right to Life is interpreted broadly by the Supreme Court of India. Over various landmark judgments, the judiciary has expanded the scope of Article 21 to include animal welfare and environmental protection.

The Supreme Court (notably in cases like Animal Welfare Board of India v. A. Nagaraja) held that Article 21 guarantees the right to live with dignity not just to human beings, but also extends protection to animals and non-human entities. Furthermore, fundamental rights are intrinsically linked with fundamental duties under Article 51A(g), which casts a duty on every citizen of India to have compassion for living creatures and to protect and improve the natural environment.

Therefore, the fundamental right to life creates a corresponding moral and legal duty on human beings to protect and preserve non-humans rather than exploiting them recklessly.