2015 · Q93
Freedom of conscience under the Constitution of India is subject to
- 1public order, morality and health
- 2a law providing for social welfare and reform
- 3opening Hindu religious institutions of a public character to all Hindus
- 4defamation or incitement to an offence
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1, 2, 3 and 4
- B1, 2 and 3 only
- C3 and 4 only
- D1 and 2 only
Explanation
Article 25(1) subjects freedom of conscience to public order, morality, and health (1); Article 25(2) additionally permits laws for social welfare and reform (2) and the opening of Hindu religious institutions of public character to all classes of Hindus (3). Defamation and incitement to an offence are restrictions under Article 19(2) on free speech, not on Article 25. Hence 1, 2 and 3 only.