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Q1 · easy · Article 301
Article 301 states: 'Subject to the other provisions of this Part, trade, commerce and intercourse throughout the territory of India shall be free.' Which of the following does Article 301 directly guarantee?
- A.Freedom of religion throughout the territory of India
- B.Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse throughout the territory of India✓ correct
- C.Right to property throughout the territory of India
- D.Freedom of the press throughout the territory of India
Why: The text expressly says 'trade, commerce and intercourse throughout the territory of India shall be free,' so it directly guarantees freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse. The provision does not mention religion, property or press.
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The phrase 'throughout the territory of India' in Article 301 most directly indicates that the freedom applies to:
- A.The entire territory of India✓ correct
- B.Only regions specified elsewhere in the Constitution
- C.Only metropolitan cities in India
- D.Only foreign trade and commerce
Why: Article 301 states the freedom applies 'throughout the territory of India,' which directly indicates the scope is the entire territory of India. The text does not limit the phrase to specific regions or to foreign trade.
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Based solely on the wording of Article 301, does this provision make trade with foreign countries free?
- A.Yes, it explicitly includes foreign trade
- B.It is silent on foreign trade
- C.No — it refers to trade 'throughout the territory of India'✓ correct
- D.Yes — it allows states to regulate foreign trade freely
Why: Article 301 confines its guarantee to 'throughout the territory of India,' so the wording pertains to internal trade within India rather than trade with foreign countries. The text does not state that foreign trade is covered.
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What does the opening clause 'Subject to the other provisions of this Part' in Article 301 most directly indicate?
- A.The freedom is absolute and cannot be limited
- B.The freedom applies only during emergencies
- C.The freedom applies only to citizens
- D.The freedom is subject to and may be limited by other provisions in the same Part✓ correct
Why: The clause 'Subject to the other provisions of this Part' directly signals that the freedom guaranteed is qualified by, and subordinate to, other provisions in the same Part. It therefore is not presented as absolute in the text.
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Which of the following statements can be concluded solely from the text of Article 301?
- A.Article 301 forbids any restrictions on trade, commerce and intercourse even if another provision permits them
- B.Article 301 guarantees free trade, commerce and intercourse across India but allows limitations provided elsewhere in the same Part✓ correct
- C.Article 301 creates a new power for Parliament to regulate trade
- D.Article 301 guarantees free international commerce
Why: The provision reads, 'Subject to the other provisions of this Part, trade, commerce and intercourse throughout the territory of India shall be free,' which indicates a guarantee of freedom across India that is nonetheless subject to limitations in other provisions of the same Part. The text does not create powers for Parliament or address international commerce.
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