Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Right to freedom of speech and expression is not an absolute right. Reason (R): State does not have any power to impose reasonable restrictions on ground of decency or morality. Choose the most appropriate answer.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a) is subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Article 19(1)(a) gives freedom of speech and expression, but Article 19(2) allows the State to impose reasonable restrictions on specific grounds.

Step 1: Check Assertion (A).
Freedom of speech and expression is not absolute. It is subject to reasonable restrictions. \[ A = \text{Correct} \]

Step 2: Check Reason (R).
Reason says that the State has no power to impose reasonable restrictions on the ground of decency or morality. This is incorrect because decency and morality are expressly mentioned in Article 19(2). \[ R = \text{Incorrect} \]

Step 3: Choose the correct option.
Therefore, Assertion is correct but Reason is not correct.