Q1Multiple choice
Which of the following is not an instance of an exercise of a fundamental right?
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d. Parents’ property is inherited by their children
NCERT · Class 9 · Social Science
Chapter 5: Democratic Rights
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8 questionsQ2Multiple choice
Which of the following freedoms is not available to an Indian citizen?
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b. Freedom to participate in armed revolution
Q3Multiple choice
Which of the following rights is available under the Indian Constitution?
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c. Right to protect one’s culture
Q4Multiple choice
Name the Fundamental Right under which each of the following rights falls:
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- Right to Freedom of Religion
- Right to Freedom
- Right to Equality
- Right against Exploitation
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Which of these statements about the relationship between democracy and rights is more valid? Give reasons for your preference.
- Every country that is a democracy gives rights to its citizens.
- Every country that gives rights to its citizens is a democracy.
- Giving rights is good, but it is not necessary for a democracy.
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a. Every democratic country gives rights to its citizens, as the basic characteristic of being a democratic country is to focus on its citizens and work for their welfare. However, the country that gives rights to its citizens may or may not be democratic.
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Are there restrictions on the right to freedom justified? Give reasons for your answer.
- Indian citizens need permission to visit some border areas of the country for reasons of security.
- Outsiders are not allowed to buy property in some areas to protect the interest of the local population.
- The government bans the publication of a book that can go against the ruling party in the next elections.
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- Yes, it is justified. Even though the right to travel to any part of the country is a fundamental right, there are some reasonable restrictions. These restrictions are applied to secure the interests of different communities of the country and also to maintain law and order.
- Yes, this is justified, as the intention is to secure the cultural and linguistic rights of certain sections of the community.
- No, it is not justified. It curtails an individual’s fundamental right to freedom, where they can express their opinions. Freedom of speech and expression empowers people to exhibit their thoughts.
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Manoj went to a college to apply for admission into an MBA course. The clerk refused to take his application and said, “You, the son of a sweeper, wish to be a manager! Has anyone done this job in your community? Go to the municipality office and apply for a sweeper’s position”. Which of Manoj’s fundamental rights is being violated in this instance?
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Manoj’s fundamental right to equality has been violated. The right to equality confers the right to get employment regardless of caste, gender, or religion. The other right that has been violated is the right to freedom. This right confers freedom or personal liberty for anyone to seek a job.
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When Madhurima went to the property registration office, the exercises Registrar told her, “You can’t write your name as Madhurima Banerjee d/o A. K. Banerjee. You are married, you must give your husband’s name. Your husband’s surname is Rao. So your name should be changed to Madhurima Rao.” She did not agree. She said, “If my husband’s name has not changed after marriage, why should mine?” In your opinion, who is right in this dispute? And why?
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Madhurima is right. The registrar is violating her right to freedom. The question of choosing the surname of her husband or her father is totally Madhurima’s discretion. By insisting her to adapt to her husband’s surname, the registrar violated her right to choose and her right to privacy.