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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2019 — General Studies · Question 133 of 200

Q133
Indian PolityPreamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Duties
Which Article of the Constitution of India guarantees to all citizens the freedom of speech and expression?
  1. a.Article 16
  2. b.Article 17
  3. c.Article 18
  4. d.Article 19

Answer: (D) Article 19

Article 19(1)(a) guarantees all citizens the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression, subject to "reasonable restrictions" laid out in Article 19(2) on grounds like public order, security of the state, and defamation.