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Q59. Consider the following statements: 1. Article 301 pertains to the Right to Property. 2. Right to Property is a legal right but not a Fundamental Right. 3. Article 300 A was inserted in the Constitution of India by the Congress Government at the Centre by the 44th Constitutional Amendment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. Article 301 pertains to the Right to Property.
  2. Right to Property is a legal right but not a Fundamental Right.
  3. Article 300 A was inserted in the Constitution of India by the Congress Government at the Centre by the 44th Constitutional Amendment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2005 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 2 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Statement 1 is incorrect: Article 301 relates to freedom of trade, commerce, and intercourse throughout the territory of India. The Right to Property is contained in Article 300A.

Statement 2 is correct: The Right to Property ceased to be a Fundamental Right (under Article 31) and became a constitutional/legal right under Article 300A.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1978 was enacted by the Janata Party Government led by Prime Minister Morarji Desai, not the Congress Government.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2005 (Q59)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Fundamental Rights & DPSP
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 2 only

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The official UPSC answer key for this 2005 Polity (Fundamental Rights & DPSP) question is Option (A): "2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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