Q. With reference to the freedom of trade and commerce given under the Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. Article 19 of the Constitution guarantees freedom of trade for an individual throughout the territory of India.
2. The Constitution confines itself to interState freedom to trade and commerce and no protection to intra state trade and commerce.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct. Article 19 of the Constitution guarantees freedom of trade for an individual throughout the territory of India. It protects an individual’s right to practise any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Articles 301-307 contained in Part XIII of the Constitution are not only confined to interState freedom but includes intra-State freedom of trade and commerce as well.
