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Indian Polity UPPSC 2024 GS-I
Question

Which of the following freedoms is not guaranteed by the Indian Constitution under Article 19?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Freedom to own, acquire and dispose of property

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Freedom to own, acquire and dispose of property”.

Freedom to own, acquire, and dispose of property is not guaranteed under Article 19. This particular right is not included in the list of fundamental rights under Article 19. The right to property was originally a fundamental right under Article 31, but it was later moved to a legal right under Article 300A by the 44th Amendment in 1978.

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