Q. With reference to Freedom of religion in India, consider the following statements:
1.Article 25 of the Constitution of India is available to both citizens as well as citizens of any foreign nation currently in India.
2.The rights stated under Article 25 are subject to public order, morality, and health and also to other provisions which are related to Fundamental rights.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Article 25 of the Constitution of India declares that everyone is equally entitled to the freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice and propagate any religion. These rights are available to all, citizens of India as well as, citizens of any foreign nation currently in India.
The freedom to manage religious affairs are stated under Article 26 of the Constitution of India which declares every person’s rights to religious denominations, in other words, Article 26 protects the collective freedom of religion.
The rights stated under Article 25 and 26 are both subject to public order, morality, and health but they are not subject to other provisions which are related to Fundamental rights.
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