Which Article of the Constitution guarantees all persons freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practise and propagate religion, subject to public order, morality and health?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Article 25
- Step 1: Article 25 of the Constitution on Constitute is headed 'Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion'. Answer: Article 25. It says that, subject to public order, morality and health and the other provisions of Part III, all persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practise and propagate religion; clause (2) lets the State regulate economic, financial, political or other secular activity associated with religious practice. Why not the others: Article 26 concerns religious denominations managing their own affairs, Article 27 concerns payment of taxes for promoting a religion, and Article 28 concerns religious instruction in educational institutions.
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