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A firm's counsel argues that the Fundamental Rights give workers a right to form associations and unions, and that a particular union-formation restriction is invalid. Which constitutional provision directly guarantees the right to form associations or unions, and which Directive Principle requires the State to secure just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief?

Article 19(1)(c) guarantees the right to form associations or unions, and Article 42 directs the State to secure just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief. Article 43 deals with a living wage and Article 41 with the right to work, so the other pairings are incorrect.

  1. AArticle 19(1)(c) for forming associations or unions; Article 42 for just and humane conditions of work and maternity reliefCorrect
  2. BArticle 21 for forming unions; Article 39 for maternity relief
  3. CArticle 14 for forming unions; Article 43 for maternity relief
  4. DArticle 19(1)(g) for forming unions; Article 41 for maternity relief

Explanation

Article 19(1)(c) guarantees citizens the right to form associations or unions, subject to reasonable restrictions. Article 42, a Directive Principle, directs the State to make provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief. Article 43 concerns a living wage, and Article 41 concerns work and public assistance, so the other pairings are wrong.

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