GS PrelimsPolityRight to Property2005

Consider the following statements: 1. Article 301 pertains to the Right to Property. 2. Right to Property is a legal right but not a fundamental right. 3. Article 300 A was inserted in the Constitution of India by the Congress Government at the Center by the 44th Constitutional Amendment. Which of the above statements are true?

A

2 only

B

2 & 3

C

1 & 3

D

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. Statement 1 is incorrect. Article 301 of the Constitution of India pertains to the Freedom of Trade, Commerce and Intercourse throughout the territory of India, not the Right to Property. 2. Statement 2 is correct. The Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978. It was made a constitutional or legal right under Article 300A. 3. Statement 3 is incorrect. Article 300 A was inserted in the Constitution of India by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978. This amendment was enacted by the Janata Party Government at the Center, not the Congress Government. 4. Based on the official answer key (A), only statement 2 is correct.

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