Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Human Rights in India

Question:

Under Article 25 of the Constitution, all persons have the right to freedom of conscience, and freedom to profess, practice, and propagate religion as long as their acts do not threaten ______________.

Options:

public order

morality

health

any of the above

Correct Answer:

any of the above

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - any of the above
Under article 25, all persons have the right to freedom of conscience, and freedom to profess, practice and propagate religion as long as their acts do not threaten public order, morality and health.

The right to freedom of religion is a fundamental right enshrined in the Indian Constitution under Articles 25 to 28. Let's break it down:

Key Articles:
Article 25: This is the main article guaranteeing freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice, and propagate religion. However, it's subject to reasonable restrictions for public order, morality, and health.
Article 26: This grants freedom to manage religious affairs, including establishing places of worship, running religious institutions, and owning religious property.
Article 27: This protects you from being forced to pay taxes for the promotion of any particular religion.
Article 28: This ensures that in certain educational institutions, you cannot be compelled to attend religious instruction or worship that goes against your faith.