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Indian Polity UPPSC 2003 GS-I
Question

The Constitution of India does not clearly provide for the "Freedom of Press" but this freedom is implicit in the Article:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: 19 (i) a

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “19 (i) a”.
Freedom of press or media refers to the rights given by the Constitution of India under the freedom and expression of speech in Article 19(1)(a).

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