Which among the following are guaranteed by the Constitution of India? A. Freedom to move freely throughout the country. B. Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms. C. Freedom to own, acquire and dispose of a property anywhere in the country. D. Freedom to practice any trade or profession.

Which among the following are guaranteed by the Constitution of India? A. Freedom to move freely throughout the country. B. Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms. C. Freedom to own, acquire and dispose of a property anywhere in the country. D. Freedom to practice any trade or profession. Correct Answer A, B & D only

The correct answer is A, B & D only.

Key Points

  • Article 19 Protection of 6 rights concerning the freedom of: 
    • Speech and expression, Assembly, Association, Movement, Residence, Profession
  • Freedom to move freely throughout the country
  • Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms
  • Freedom to own, acquire and dispose of property not anywhere in the country. (Restriction in scheduled areas and tribal areas). Hence the statement C is not correct. 
  • Freedom to practice any trade or profession.

Additional Information 

  • Article 19:
    • Freedom of speech and expression: The State guarantees freedom of speech and expression to every person of India. However, the State can impose restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression in the interests of the integrity, security and sovereignty of the country, friendly relations with foreign nations, for public order, with respect to defamation, incitement to offence or contempt of court.  
    • Freedom to assemble: The State guarantees every person the freedom to assemble peacefully without arms. However, as above, reasonable restrictions can be imposed in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of the country and public order.
    • Freedom to form associations/unions/cooperative societies: Again, the State can impose restrictions in the interests of the integrity, security and sovereignty of the country, friendly relations with foreign nations, for public order, with respect to defamation, incitement to offence or contempt of court. This freedom gives workers the right to form a trade union, which is thus a fundamental right.  
    • Freedom to move freely: A citizen of India can move freely throughout the territory of India. But this right can also be restricted on the grounds of security, public order or for protecting the interests of the Scheduled Tribes.
    • Freedom of residence: Citizens of India have the right to reside in any part of the country. Although restrictions can be imposed on the grounds of security, public order or for protecting the interests of the Scheduled Tribes.
    • Freedom of profession: All citizens have the right to carry on any trade or profession/occupation, provided the trade or occupation is not illegal or immoral. Also, the law does not prevent the State from making laws related to technical or professional qualifications required for practising the occupation or trade.

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As part of the Right to Freedom, which one of the following does not form part of 'Fréedom to Assemble Peacefully and Without Arms'?