Democratic Rights

1. Which of the following is not an instance of an exercise of a fundamental right?

(a) Workers from Bihar go to the Punjab to work on the farms

(b) Christian missions set up a chain of missionary schools

(c) Men and women government employees get the same salary

(d) Parents’ property is inherited by their children

Ans : (d) Parents’ property is inherited by their children

2. Which of the following freedoms is not available to an Indian citizen?

(a) Freedom to criticise the government

(b) Freedom to participate in armed revolution

(c) Freedom to start a movement to change the government

(d) Freedom to oppose the central values of the Constitution

Ans : (b) Freedom to participate in armed revolution

3. Which of the following rights is available under the Indian Constitution?

(a) Right to work

(b) Right to adequate livelihood

(c) Right to protect one’s culture

(d) Right to privacy

Ans : (c) Right to protect one’s culture

4. Name the Fundamental Right under which each of the following rights falls:

1. Freedom to propagate one’s religion

2. Right to life

3. Abolition of untouchability

4. Ban on bonded labour

1. Right to freedom of religion

2. Right to freedom

3. Right to equality

4. Right against exploitation

5. Which of these statements about the relationship between democracy and rights is more valid? Give reasons for your preference.

(a) Every country that is a democracy gives rights to its citizens.

(b) Every country that gives rights to its citizens is a democracy.

(c) Giving rights is good, but it is not necessary for a democracy.

The most valid statement is (a).

This is because every country that is democratic is a system wherein the government is elected by the people. Therefore, it is essential for it to provide rights to its citizens.

6. Are these restrictions on the right to freedom justified? Give reasons for your answer.

1. Indian citizens need permission to visit some border areas of the country for reasons of security.

2. Outsiders are not allowed to buy property in some areas to protect the interest of the local population.

3. The government bans the publication of a book that can go against the ruling party in the next elections.

1. This statement is justified as the citizens are protected from loss of life or property.

2. This statement is not justified as it infringes on the right to freedom of citizens from other parts of the country.

3. This statement is not justified as it violates the right to freedom of speech and expression.