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Which Fundamental Right enshrined in Part III of the Constitution ensures that the citizens residing in the hill districts of Uttarakhand have the freedom to move freely throughout the territory of India and reside in any part of the country, subject to reasonable restrictions for protecting scheduled tribes?

A. Article 14
B. Article 19✓ Correct Answer
C. Article 25
D. Article 30

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 19 guarantees several freedoms to citizens, including the right to move freely throughout the territory of India and to reside and settle in any part of the country. These freedoms are subject to reasonable restrictions imposed in the interests of the general public or for the protection of the interests of any Scheduled Tribe. Other articles deal with equality before law, freedom of religion, or cultural and educational rights of minorities. Article 19 balances individual mobility with the protection of indigenous tribal demographics in specific regions.

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