Freedom of speech and expression are restricted in the Constitution on grounds of

1. Defamation
2. Contempt of court
3. Protecting a scheduled tribe
4. Friendly relations with foreign states

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only

Ans-d

Explanation-Article 19 to 22 gurantees right to freedom. Article 19 talks about Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech etc. Under it

Clause 1. All citizens shall have the right of:

1. freedom of speech and expression
2. to assemble peaceably and without arms;
3. to form associations or unions;
4. to move freely throughout the territory of India;
5. to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India; and
6. to practise any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business

Clause 2 talks about restrictions on these rights for

1. security of the State,
2. friendly relations with foreign States,

III. public order,

1. decency and morality,
2. contempt of court,
3. defamation,

VII. incitement to an offence, and

VIII. sovereignty and integrity of India.