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CTET PAPER II 2019 · PYQ · Indian Polity / Fundamental Rights · easy

The right to pollution free air has been recognized as part of which particular Fundamental Right in India?

  1. A.Equality
  2. B.Life✓ Correct
  3. C.Justice
  4. D.Freedom

Explanation

The Supreme Court of India, through cases like Subhash Kumar v. State of Bihar (1991) and M.C. Mehta cases, has held that the right to a pollution-free environment is part of the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution. The court reasoned that the right to life includes the right to enjoy clean air and water, which are essential for a dignified life. Hence, option (2) Life is correct.
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