Which of the following statements about right to form co operative societies is are correct 1 n...........

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Which of the following statements about right to form co-operative societies is/are correct?

1. Right to form co-operative societies is a fundamental right under Article 19.

2. Right to form co-operative societies is a Legal Right under Concurrent list.

3. Promotion of co-operative societies is included in DPSP`s.

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2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1 only

all of the above

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Explanation:

1st is correct. Right to form a cooperative society is now a fundamental right of the citizens.
Article 19 – Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech etc. contains provision of citizens’ six specific freedoms:
In clause (c) of the clause (1) of this Article:
The word “cooperative societies” has been added to this. So the amended clause (c) is as–
“(c) to form associations or unions or co-operative societies”.
Hence, Right to form a cooperative society is now a fundamental right of the citizens.
2nd is incorrect. The item “Cooperative Societies” is a State Subject in the 7th Schedule via entry 32 of the State List in the Constitution of India.
3rd is correct. Article 43-B inserted by 97th amendment act in 2011 says that state shall endeavour to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of the co-operative societies.