If the government closes a newspaper for criticism without proper reason, which right is most affected?

Correct answer: Freedom of Expression

Direct answer: D is correct. Freedom of speech and expression includes the ability to communicate opinions and criticism, and it supports the freedom of the press even though the Constitution does not list press freedom as a separate Fundamental Right. A newspaper is a means through which writers and citizens discuss public policies and hold the government accountable. Closing it merely because it criticises the government can therefore affect expression. This freedom is subject to reasonable restrictions provided by law, so the question’s words without proper reason matter. A is wrong because exploitation concerns forced labour, trafficking, and child labour. B concerns language, script, culture, and education. C concerns religious belief and practice. D wins because criticism is expression. Memory cue: press freedom is understood through freedom of speech and expression, not as permission to ignore every lawful restriction.