Question

India is called a secular country because citizens have the fundamental right to:
1. freedom of speech and expression
2. move freely throughout India
3. freedom to profess religion of one's choice
4. live with human dignity

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : freedom to profess religion of one's choice

The correct answer is the freedom to profess the religion of one's choice.

• The term Secular was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by 42nd Amendment 1976.
• Article 25
  • It guarantees the freedom of profession, practice, and propagation of religion to all citizens
• Article 26
  • It guarantees the freedom to manage religious affairs.
• Article 27
  • It guarantees the freedom as to payment of taxes for the promotion of any particular religion.

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Fundamental Rights	Article
Freedom of speech and Expression	Article 19(1)
Freedom to move freely throughout India	Article 19(1)(d)
Freedom to live with human dignity	Article 21