18 Questions
Which of the following rights is guaranteed by Article 19 (1) (c)?
Right to form associations
Why did the Supreme Court rule that 'Bandh' is illegal?
It interferes with freedom of movement and right to life
Is 'Hartal' considered illegal?
No, because it does not involve forceful elements
Why are military and police forces restricted from forming trade unions?
To prevent strikes and disruptions in essential services
Which Act allows Parliament to deny the right to form political associations in military and police forces?
Army Act, Air Force Act, Navy Act, Police Act
What does Article 19 (1) (d) guarantee according to the text?
Right to freedom of movement throughout India
According to Article 20 (1), when must an act be declared a criminal act?
At the time of its commissioning
What does Article 20 (2) prohibit the State from practicing?
Double jeopardy
Why is a civil servant being dismissed based on a criminal conviction not considered double jeopardy under Article 20 (2)?
The department is not a court of law
What does Article 20 (3) prohibit the State from compelling individuals to do?
Provide self-incriminatory evidence
Which provision in Article 20 protects individuals from the might and oppression of the State?
Article 20 (3)
According to Article 20, what is the significance of declaring an act as a criminal act at the time of commissioning?
Prevents retrospective criminalization
What is the significance of the term 'freely' in the context of Article 19?
It emphasizes the right to move without any restrictions.
In what circumstances can Article 19 (1) (d) be restricted?
Security of the country, maintenance of public order, morality and decency.
How does Article 19 (1) (e) relate to Article 19 (1) (d)?
It guarantees the right to residence and settlement as a continuation of the right to move freely.
What kind of qualifications can states impose on the right to avocation under Article 19 (1) (g)?
Educational qualifications, physical fitness, mental capacity, loyalty to the State.
Under what circumstances can a reasonable restriction be imposed on a trade or business according to the text?
In the public interest.
What does Article 20 provide protection against?
Enacting criminal legislation after the fact.
This quiz covers the content from Polity Lecture 17 on Fundamental Rights, focusing on Article 19 (1) (c) which guarantees the right to form associations. It discusses the rights related to forming cultural, political, social, and economic associations.
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