Which of the following statement regarding the fundamental rights of the Indian constitution is correct?
I. Article 26 is related Freedom from Taxation for Promotion of a Religion
II. Article 27 is related to freedom to manage religious affairs.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 4 (Neither I nor II)
Explanation:
Both statements given about Articles 26 and 27 under the Fundamental Rights of the Indian Constitution are incorrect because they have been interchanged:
Article 26: It deals with the freedom to manage religious affairs. Under this, every religious denomination has the right to manage its religious affairs, establish institutions, and acquire property.
Article 27: It deals with the freedom from paying taxes for the promotion of any particular religion. It stipulates that no person shall be compelled to pay any tax whose proceeds are used for the advancement of any particular religion.
Additional Facts:
Article 25: It guarantees freedom of conscience and the free profession, practice, and propagation of religion.
Article 28: It provides freedom regarding religious instruction or attendance at religious worship in certain educational institutions.
Right to Religious Freedom: This is described in Articles 25 to 28 in Part III of the Constitution.
Secularism: These articles reinforce the secular nature of India, where the state has no official religion.
Possible questions for upcoming exams:
Under which article is the freedom to practice religious practices guaranteed?
(Answer: Article 26)
Under which article can the government not impose taxes to promote any particular religion?
(Answer: Article 27)
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with fundamental rights?
(Answer: Part III)