Q1. Article 20 provides protection in respect of conviction for offences. Which of the following is NOT part of Article 20?
- Protection against arrest
- Double jeopardy
- Self-incrimination
- Ex-post-facto law
Correct Option: 1. Protection against arrest.
Explanation: Protection against arrest is provided under Article 22, not Article 20.
Article 20 includes:
*No retrospective criminal laws
*No double punishment
*No forced testimony
Q2. Which Article protects citizens’ right to move freely throughout India?
- Article 14
- Article 15
- Article 19(1)(d)
- Article 21
Correct Option: 3. Article 19(1)(d).
Explanation: Article 19(1)(d) gives the freedom to move freely across the territory of India. Article 21 covers broader rights to life and liberty, but movement within India is specifically under Article 19.
Q3. Which of the following is NOT a valid restriction under the freedom of residence?
- Public interest
- Protection of tribal interests
- Sovereignty and integrity of India
- None of the above
Correct Option: 3. Sovereignty and integrity of India.
Explanation: Only public interest and tribal protection are valid grounds to restrict the freedom of residence under Article 19(1)(e). Sovereignty and integrity are relevant to other freedoms (like speech or assembly).
Q4. Double jeopardy under Article 20 means:
- Being punished twice for the same crime
- Being punished twice for different crimes
- Being punished by both administrative and judicial bodies
- Being convicted and later released
Correct Option: 1. Being punished twice for the same crime.
Explanation: Double jeopardy means no one should be prosecuted and punished more than once for the same offence. It applies only in judicial proceedings.
Q5. The freedom to form associations includes:
- Right to strike
- Right to recognition of the union
- Right not to join any association
- All of the above
Correct Option: 3. Right not to join any association.
Explanation: Article 19(1)(c) guarantees both the positive right to form associations and the negative right not to join. However, strike and union recognition are not protected under this Article.