India's Freedom of Speech

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Which fundamental right is guaranteed to all citizens by the Constitution of India?

  • Right to privacy
  • Right to education
  • Right to freedom of speech and expression (correct)
  • Right to life and personal liberty

In what circumstances can the state restrict the right to freedom of speech and expression?

  • When it promotes hate speech
  • When it is offensive to a certain group
  • When it is likely to incite violence or public disorder (correct)
  • When it criticizes the government

What did the Supreme Court hold in the case of Kuldeep Nayar v. State of Punjab?

  • Only the government can restrict freedom of speech and expression
  • The right to freedom of speech and expression is not absolute (correct)
  • The right to freedom of speech and expression is absolute
  • The state cannot restrict freedom of speech and expression

When can the state restrict speech or expression according to the Supreme Court?

<p>When it is reasonably necessary to prevent a clear and present danger of violence or public disorder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one circumstance in which the state can restrict the right to freedom of speech and expression?

<p>When the speech or expression is likely to incite violence or public disorder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a personal matter protected by the right to privacy?

<p>Religious beliefs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges to the right to privacy mentioned in the text?

<p>The rise of technology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How have the courts dealt with government surveillance programs in relation to the right to privacy?

<p>Upheld them but with limits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the right to privacy guarantee according to the Constitution of India?

<p>The right to be left alone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has led to concerns about the erosion of privacy mentioned in the text?

<p>The rise of technology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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