polity hard MCQ

Which Article empowers religious denominations to manage their own affairs in matters of religion?

  1. Article 25
  2. Article 26
  3. Article 27
  4. Article 28

Answer: Article 26

Article 26 grants religious denominations (or sections thereof) four rights: (a) establish and maintain institutions for religious/charitable purposes, (b) manage their own affairs in matters of religion, (c) own and acquire movable/immovable property, (d) administer such property according to law. Subject to public order, morality, and health.

Topic Fundamental Rights - Religious denominations
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