Political Science: Democratic Rights · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
What is the primary significance of 'rights' in a democracy according to the NCERT Civics framework?
Practice question from Political Science: Democratic Rights (Class 9 · CBSE Social Science), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-E2D72C
What is the primary significance of 'rights' in a democracy according to the NCERT Civics framework?
- A.They are privileges granted by the police and judiciary temporarily.
- B.They are claims of a person over other fellow beings, society, and the government that are recognized by law.Correct answer
- C.They are moral suggestions that the government can choose to ignore.
- D.They are absolute powers that allow citizens to break any law they dislike.
Solution
Rights are reasonable claims of persons recognized by society and sanctioned by law, ensuring that every citizen has a basic minimum to live a dignified life.
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