In which of the following articles, “Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion” is mentioned?  

The correct answer is Article 25.Key Points

• Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice, and propagate religion subject to public order, morality, and health.
• Nothing in this article shall affect the operation of any existing law or prevent the State from making any law -
  • regulating or restricting any economic, financial, political or other secular activity which may be associated with religious practice;
  • providing for social welfare and reform or the throwing open of Hindu religious institutions of a public character to all classes and sections of Hindus.
  • The wearing and carrying of kirpans shall be deemed to be included in the profession of the Sikh religion.
  • In sub-clause (b) of clause (2), the reference to Hindus shall be construed as including a reference to persons professing the Sikh, Jaina or Buddhist religion, and the reference to Hindu religious institutions shall be construed accordingly.

Additional Information

• Article 26 deals with the freedom to manage religious affairs subject to public order, morality, and health.
• Article 27 prohibits the State from compelling any person to pay taxes for the promotion of a particular religion or religious denomination.
• Article 28 prohibits the State from providing any religious instruction in any educational institution wholly maintained out of State funds.