Article 20 of the Constitution of India deals with ____________.

protection in respect of conviction for offences

The correct answer is Option 2  - protection in respect of conviction for offences

Article 20 guarantees certain safeguards against arbitrary punishments, ensuring fair trials. It includes protections like:
No ex-post-facto law: You cannot be punished for an act that wasn't illegal when you committed it.
No double jeopardy: You cannot be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once.
Protection against self-incrimination: You are not compelled to be a witness against yourself in a criminal case.

Part III is titled "Fundamental Rights" and contains Articles 12 to 35 in which the 6 fundamental rights are mentioned. These articles outline the basic rights guaranteed to all Indian citizens, including:

Right to Equality (Articles 14-18): Ensures equal treatment before the law and prohibits discrimination based on factors like religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22): Guarantees freedoms like speech, assembly, movement, residence, and profession (subject to certain restrictions).
Right against Exploitation (Articles 23-24): Prohibits forced labor, human trafficking, and child labor.
Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-28): Protects freedom of conscience, religious practice, and propagation.
Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29-30): Recognizes the right of minorities to conserve their culture and language and establish educational institutions.
Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32): Ensures the right to enforce fundamental rights through legal action in the Supreme Court.