Which one of the following is not a ground mentioned in Article 19(2) of the Constitution of India on the basis of which reasonable restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression can be imposed?

The Constitution of India guarantees freedom of speech and expression. But the freedom is subject to certain reasonable restrictions imposed by the State. These restrictions may relate to which of the following ? 1. Defamation 2. Decency or morality 3. Incitement to an offence Select the correct answer using the code given below :

A

1 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Consider the following and find the incorrect statement.
1. The freedom of speech under Article 19(1) a includes the right to express one's views and opinions at any issue through any medium e.g. by words, writing, printing picture, film, movie, etc.
2. This right is however not absolute and it allows government to frame laws to impose reasonable restrictions in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India.
3. The freedom of speech and expression allows a person contempt of court.

A

1 and 2

B

Only 3

C

2 and 3

D

None of these

Which one of the following is not a ground on which a reasonable restrictions on the right to freedom of speech and expression can be imposed;

A

Security of the State

B

Public Order

C

Morality

D

Public Policy

Regarding presentation of any news, comment or information which is likely to jeopardise, endanger or harm the paramount interests of the state and society, under which clause of an article of the Indian Constitution, reasonable restrictions may be imposed on the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression?

A

Clause 1 of Article 19

B

Clause 2 of Article 19

C

Clause 1 of Article 21

D

Clause 2 of Article 21

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. Fundamental rights are not absolute. They are subject to reasonable restrictions.
2. Freedom of press is implicit in article 19 of the constitution
3. Socially and economically backward classes of persons are entitled to get benefit under clause (4) of Article 15 of the Constitution.
4. Equal protection of laws under Article 14 of the constitution is based upon English law

A

Only 1 and 2 are correct

B

1, 2 and 3 are correct

C

3 and 4 are correct

D

1, 2, 3, and 4 all are correct

Freedom of speech and expression may be subject to reasonable restrictions imposed by law on the ground of . . . . . . . .

A

Public health

B

Contempt of court

C

Interests of general public

D

Public policy

In the following question, there are six sentences marked S1, S6, P, Q, R and S. The positions of S1 and S6 are fixed. Choose one of the options given below which would be the most logical sequence of the sentences in the passage. S1- The Fundamental Rights included in the Indian constitution are a way to ensure that people get to lead a decent life in the country. P- Fundamental Rights are not absolute. Q- They strike stability between a person’s freedom and social safety. R- They are subject to reasonable limitations. S- These rights, however, have some peculiar features which are usually not found in the constitution of other countries. S6- But the reasonable restrictions are subject to legal review.

A

RQPS

B

SPRQ

C

QSRP

D

PRSQ

Which of the following statements are true/false?
1. Article 19 of the Indian Constitution provides or rights regarding freedom of speech and expression.
2. Article 14 of the Indian Constitution prohibits the employment of children below the age of fourteen years to be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment.
3. Chapter IV of the Indian Constitution deals with the directive principles of state policy.
4. Article 21 the Indian Constitution prohibits human trafficking and forced labour. It is a punishable offence.

A

1, 4 are true and 2, 3 are false

B

1, 3 are true and 2, 4 are false

C

2, 4 are true and 1, 3 are false

D

3, 4 are true and 2, 1 are false

Consider the following statements with reference to the Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse within India: 1. Article 301 declares that trade, commerce and intercourse throughout the territory of India shall be free. 2. Parliament can impose restrictions on the freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse between the states or within a state in the public interest. 3. The freedom under this provision is not confined to interstate trade, commerce and intercourse but also extends to intra-state trade, commerce and intercourse. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

A

1 and 3 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Which of the following observations on fundamental rights was made by the Supreme Court in K. S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India?
1. There is no overlap between rights enumerated under Article 19 and Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
2. The constitutional values embodied under every Article of Part III of the Constitution of India animates the interpretation of the other.
3. Only Article 21 contains residue of fundamental rights that are not expressly stipulated under Article 19 of the Constitution of India.
Choose the correct option from below:

A

2 and 3 are correct

B

Only 3 is correct

C

Only 2 is correct

D

1 and 2 are correct

Which one of the following is not a ground mentioned in Article 19(2) of the Constitution of India on the basis of which reasonable restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression can be imposed?

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