Political Science: Democratic Rights

Topics in this chapter

• Meaning and Importance of Rights
• Fundamental Rights in India
• Equality and Social Justice
• Freedom, Religion and Culture
• Protection and Constitutional Remedies
• Human Rights and Expanding Rights

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-E2D72C

   What is the primary significance of 'rights' in a democracy according to the NCERT Civics framework?

   1. A.They are privileges granted by the police and judiciary temporarily.
   2. B.They are claims of a person over other fellow beings, society, and the government that are recognized by law.
   3. C.They are moral suggestions that the government can choose to ignore.
   4. D.They are absolute powers that allow citizens to break any law they dislike.
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2. Question 2Q-DB907C

   Why are democratic rights considered necessary even against one's own government?

   1. A.To ensure the government always loses elections.
   2. B.To protect minorities and individuals from the potential tyranny or misuse of power by the majority and the government.
   3. C.To allow citizens to run government offices without qualifications.
   4. D.To abolish taxes permanently.
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3. Question 3Q-DB91B3

   Which fundamental right guarantees that citizens can approach the Supreme Court or High Courts if their fundamental rights are violated?

   1. A.Right to Freedom of Religion
   2. B.Right to Equality
   3. C.Right to Constitutional Remedies
   4. D.Cultural and Educational Rights
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4. Question 4Q-1E4CEA

   Which of the following situations represents a violation of the Right to Equality under the Indian Constitution?

   1. A.A government hospital providing free treatment to all citizens regardless of caste.
   2. B.A hotel owner refusing entry to a person solely based on their religion or caste.
   3. C.Reserved seats for women in local government bodies.
   4. D.Reservation of government jobs for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to ensure affirmative action.
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5. Question 5Q-B3A034

   What does the 'Right to Freedom' typically encompass in the Indian Constitution?

   1. A.Freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, and residence.
   2. B.Freedom to not pay income tax.
   3. C.Freedom to drive without a license.
   4. D.Freedom to occupy any private property forcefully.
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