MCQ
Q.
What are restrictions on the freedom to manage religious affairs in Article 26 of the constitution?
(i) Public Order
(ii) National Security
(iii) Education
(iv) Morality
(v) Health
(vi) Secularism
Select correct code from given below:
Correct Answer: D
The correct answer is (i) (iv) (v).
Key Points
- Article 26 says that-
- Freedom to manage religious affairs Subject to public order, morality, and health, every religious denomination or any section thereof shall have the right
- (a) to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes
- (b) to manage its own affairs in matters of religion
- (c) to own and acquire movable and immovable property
- (d) to administer such property in accordance with the law. Hence option 4 is the correct answer.
- Freedom to manage religious affairs Subject to public order, morality, and health, every religious denomination or any section thereof shall have the right
Additional Information
- Right to freedom of Religion is from articles 25 to 28 are following:-
- Article 25 - Freedom of Conscience and free profession, practice, and Propagation of religion.
- Article 26 - Freedom to manage religious Affairs.
- Article 27 - Freedom as to pay taxes for promotion of any particular religion.
- Article 28 - Freedom from Attending religious instruction.
Important Points
- Other important articles are following:-
- Article 29 - Protection of interest of Minorities.
- Article 30 - Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions.
- Article 32 - Remedies for Enforcement of Fundamental Rights.