Question

Which one of the following has been dropped from the list of personal freedoms enshrined in Article 19 of the Constitution?

• A. Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms
• B. Freedom to acquire, hold and dispose of property
• C. Freedom to reside and settle in any part of the country
• D. Freedom to carry on any profession, occupation; trade or business

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Freedom to acquire, hold and dispose of property

Option B is the correct answer. Freedom to acquire, hold and dispose of the property has been dropped from the list of personal freedoms given in Article 19 of the Indian Constitution. It was omitted by 44th Amendment Act.