Question

According to which article of the Indian Constitution, anyone has the right to choose any profession or practice?
1. Article 19(1)
2. Article 32(2)
3. Article 14(5)
4. Article 16(6)

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Article 19(1)

The correct answer is Article 19(1).

• Article 19(1)- anyone has the right to choose any profession or practice.
• There are six fundamental rights enshrined in Part III (Articles 12 to 35) of the constitution of India. Fundamental rights apply universally to all citizens, irrespective of race, birthplace, religion, caste or gender.
• Under Part-III (article 12 - 35) of the constitution, every citizen has provided 6 fundamental rights.
• A total of seven rights were originally provided by the Constitution.
• 44th amendment (1978 A.D.) removed the right to property and made a legal right (300A).
• The fundamental rights secure the natural rights of all citizens and it was taken from the constitution of the U.S.A.

 

Fundamental Right	Article
Right to equality	(14 - 18)
Right to freedom	(19 - 22)
Right against exploitation	(23 - 24)
Right to freedom of religion	(25 - 28)
Cultural and educational rights	(29 - 30)
Right to constitutional remedies	(32)

• Article 32(2) provides that the Supreme Court shall have the power to issue directions or orders or writs.
• Article 15 includes equality before the law.
• Article 16(6)- Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from making any provision for the reservation of appointments or posts in favour of any economically weaker sections of citizens (with certain conditions).