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Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25–28)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Secures religious liberty, allowing individuals to profess, practice, and propagate their faith, subject to public order, health, and morality. Article 25 ensures freedom of conscience, while Articles 26 and 27 protect the management of religious affairs and exemption from paying taxes for promotion of any religion. Article 28 addresses religious instruction in educational institutions maintained by the state. These provisions cultivate a pluralistic ethos, encouraging harmony among diverse faiths and practices. However, the state can regulate secular activities (e.g., financial management of temples) to prevent misuse of religious prerogatives.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Rajya Sabha?

Who is responsible for the appointment of the members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?

संसद कार्यवाही की समय सीमा किस अनुच्छेद में उल्लिखित है?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the President of India?

विधान सभा अध्यक्ष की योग्यता किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

संसद द्वारा विधेयक का पुनर्विचार किस अनुच्छेद के अंतर्गत संभव है?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चयन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया में संसद के प्रत्येक सदन में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

Who is considered the "father of the Indian Constitution"?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?