Question

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution are Indian citizens guaranteed the right to six fundamental freedoms?
1. Article 1
2. Article 31
3. Article 26
4. Article 19

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Article 19

The correct answer is Article 19.

• The heart of Article 19 says: "Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression, this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers."
• Right to Freedom is a Fundamental Right which is described under Article 19 to 22.
• Article 19 gives freedom to:
  • Right to speech
  • Right to Press
  • Right to Silence
  • Right to Information
  • Right to move anywhere and reside anywhere
  • Right to form Association and Union

Some important Borrowing of the Indian Constitution:

• Fundamental Rights - USA
• Fundamental Duties - Russia/USSR
• Election of President - Ireland
• Concurrent list - Australia
• Citizenship - Britain
• Republic - France
• Five year Plan - USSR/Russia