Which statement(s) is/are true about Article 19?
(A) Freedom of speech and expression
(B) Right to Education
(C) Right to Equality
(D) Right to Constitutional Remedy
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A) Only
Article 19 of the Constitution guarantees six freedoms to citizens, the first of which is the freedom of speech and expression; the others are to assemble peaceably, form associations, move freely, reside anywhere in India and practise any profession or trade.
(A) Freedom of speech and expression Correct. It is Article 19(1)(a), the first freedom of the article.
(B) Right to Education Incorrect. Free and compulsory education for children of 6 to 14 years is Article 21A, added by the 86th Amendment in 2002.
(C) Right to Equality Incorrect. The Right to Equality is set out in Articles 14 to 18.
(D) Right to Constitutional Remedy Incorrect. The right to move the Supreme Court to enforce the Fundamental Rights is Article 32.