Under Article 25, the freedom to profess, practise and propagate religion is available
A{'text': 'Only to Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs', 'label': 'A'}
B{'text': 'Only to citizens of India', 'label': 'B'}
C{'text': 'To all persons in India, subject to public order, morality and health', 'label': 'C'}
D{'text': 'Only to religious denominations recognised by the State', 'label': 'D'}
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. {'text': 'To all persons in India, subject to public order, morality and health', 'label': 'C'}
1. Article 25(1) declares that all persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience.
2. The freedom includes the right to profess, practise and propagate religion.
3. It is subject to public order, morality, health and the other provisions of Part III.
4. Wearing and carrying kirpans is deemed included in the profession of Sikh religion by Explanation I.
_Source: Constitution of India (as on May 2022), Part III, Art. 25(1)_
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