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Which of the following set of Articles of the Indian Constitution guarantees different types of freedoms to its citizens?
Articles 14 тАУ 19
Articles 19 тАУ 22
Articles 25 тАУ 30
Articles 32 тАУ 35
Articles 19 тАУ 22
Articles 19 to 22 of the Indian Constitution constitute the 'Right to Freedom,' which serves as a pillar of individual liberty. These provisions guarantee rights ranging from speech and assembly to protection in respect of conviction for offences and protection of life and personal liberty.
Articles 19 to 22 of the Indian Constitution constitute the 'Right to Freedom,' which serves as a pillar of individual liberty. These provisions guarantee rights ranging from speech and assembly to protection in respect of conviction for offences and protection of life and personal liberty.
Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Indian Constitution (Articles 12-35), inspired by the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution.
Article 19 guarantees six freedoms: speech, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession.
Article 20 provides protection in respect of conviction for offences (Double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and ex-post-facto laws).
Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) is the most significant fundamental right, expanded by the judiciary to include rights like privacy and education.
Article 22 offers protection against arrest and detention in certain cases.
Article 19 originally contained seven freedoms; the Right to Property was removed by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978.
Article 21A was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, to provide free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14.
Option A (Articles 14-18) covers the Right to Equality, not Freedom. Option C (Articles 25-28) covers the Right to Freedom of Religion, and (29-30) covers Cultural and Educational Rights. Option D (Articles 32-35) covers the Right to Constitutional Remedies.
B is correct тАФ Articles 19 to 22 contain the Right to Freedom, encompassing various civil liberties and protections for citizens.
When studying Fundamental Rights, remember that while Article 19 freedoms can be suspended during a National Emergency (Article 352) under grounds of war or external aggression, Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended under any circumstances per the 44th Amendment.