The "Right to Freedom" in the Indian Constitution includes which of the following? 1. Freedom of speech and expression 2. Right to form associations 3. Right to move freely in any part of the country 4. Right to practise any profession Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The correct option is (d). Explanation The "Right to Freedom" constitutes a cluster of Fundamental Rights enshrined in Articles 19 to 22 of the Indian Constitution. Specifically, Article 19 guarantees six essential democratic freedoms to all citizens, subject to reasonable restrictions imposed by the State. Statement-wise Analysis: - Statement 1 is Correct: Article 19(1)(a) explicitly guarantees the freedom of speech and expression. - Statement 2 is Correct: Article 19(1)(c) provides the right to form associations, unions, or co-operative societies. - Statement 3 is Correct: Article 19(1)(d) ensures the right to move freely throughout the territory of India. - Statement 4 is Correct: Article 19(1)(g) grants the right to practise any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade, or business. Key Takeaway: Article 19 protects six specific freedoms: (i) Speech and expression, (ii) Assembly, (iii) Association, (iv) Movement, (v) Residence, and (vi) Profession. These rights are available exclusively to citizens and are not absolute.

The "Right to Freedom" in the… - NCERT Class 8 Political Science MCQ

NCERT Class 8 Political Science — Chapter 1: The Indian Constitution

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The "Right to Freedom" in the Indian Constitution includes which of the following?

Freedom of speech and expression
Right to form associations
Right to move freely in any part of the country
Right to practise any profession

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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From NCERT Social & Political Life III · Page 14

Options

A1, 2 and 3 only
B2, 3 and 4 only
C1 and 4 only
D1, 2, 3 and 4

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Solution

The correct option is (d).

Explanation

The "Right to Freedom" constitutes a cluster of Fundamental Rights enshrined in Articles 19 to 22 of the Indian Constitution. Specifically, Article 19 guarantees six essential democratic freedoms to all citizens, subject to reasonable restrictions imposed by the State.

Statement-wise Analysis:

Statement 1 is Correct: Article 19(1)(a) explicitly guarantees the freedom of speech and expression.
Statement 2 is Correct: Article 19(1)(c) provides the right to form associations, unions, or co-operative societies.
Statement 3 is Correct: Article 19(1)(d) ensures the right to move freely throughout the territory of India.
Statement 4 is Correct: Article 19(1)(g) grants the right to practise any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade, or business.

Key Takeaway: Article 19 protects six specific freedoms: (i) Speech and expression, (ii) Assembly, (iii) Association, (iv) Movement, (v) Residence, and (vi) Profession. These rights are available exclusively to citizens and are not absolute.

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