Question

Q. Right to freedom of association includes which of the following rights?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  2 and 3 only
• C.
  1, 2 and 3 only
• D.
  1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: All citizens have the right to form or start associations or unions or co-operative societies. It includes the right to form political parties, companies, partnership firms, societies, clubs, organisations, trade unions or any body of persons.

Statement 2 is correct: The right to freedom of association not only includes the right to start an association or union but also to continue with the association or union as such.

Statement 3 is correct: The right to freedom of association also covers the negative right of not to form or join an association or union.

Statement 4 is incorrect: The right to obtain recognition of the association is not a fundamental right under article 19.