Assertion (A): Under Article 26, all persons have the right to freedom of conscience and the freedom to profess, practise and propagate religion, as long as their acts do not threaten public order, morality and health.
Reason (R): The State may regulate or restrict economic, financial, political or other secular activities that are associated with religious practice.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): Under Article 26, all persons have the right to freedom of conscience and the freedom to profess, practise and propagate religion, as long as their acts do not threaten public order, morality and health. Incorrect. This right is given by Article 25(1), subject to public order, morality and health. Article 26 gives religious denominations the freedom to manage their own religious affairs.
Reason (R): The State may regulate or restrict economic, financial, political or other secular activities that are associated with religious practice. Correct. Article 25(2)(a) allows the State to make laws regulating or restricting such secular activities linked with religious practice.