Class 9 Democratic rights notes by Avnish sir
1. Which of the following is not an instance of an exercise of a fundamental right?
a. Workers from Bihar go to 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
Answer.
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
Answer.
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 an adequate livelihood
c. Right to protect one’s culture
d. Right to privacy
Answer.
c. Right to protect one’s culture
4. Name the Fundamental Right under which each of the following rights falls:
a. Freedom to propagate one’s religion
b. Right to life
c. Abolition of untouchability
d. Ban on bonded labour
Answer.
a. Right to Freedom of Religion
b. Right to Freedom
c. Right to Equality
d. 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.
Answer.
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.
6. Are there restrictions on the right to freedom justified? Give reasons for your answer.
a. Indian citizens need permission to visit some border areas of the country for
reasons of security.
b. Outsiders are not allowed to buy property in some areas to protect the interest
of the local population.
c. The government bans the publication of a book that can go against the ruling
party in the next elections.
Answer.
a. 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.
b. Yes, this is justified, as the intention is to secure the cultural and linguistic rights of
certain sections of the community.
c. 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.
7. 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?
Answer.
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.
8. 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?
Answer.
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