Question

    Which of the following Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution under the Right to Freedom?

    1. Right to assemble peacefully

    2. Right to form associations

    3. Right to strike or effective bargaining

    4. Right to life and personal liberty

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1, 2 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Right to Freedom (Article 19-22) consists of: Article 19: It provides for the protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech etc (1) All citizens shall have the right: to freedom of speech and expression; to assemble peaceably and without arms; to form associations or unions; to move freely throughout the territory of India; to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India; and to practise any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business Article 20: Protection in respect of conviction for offences. Article 21: Protection of life and personal liberty. Article 21A: Right to elementary education. Article 22: Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases. The Supreme Court held that the trade unions have no guaranteed right to effective bargaining or right to strike or right to declare a lock-out. The right to strike can be controlled by appropriate industrial law.

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