1. Which of the following is NOT an instance of exercising a Fundamental Right?
Correct answer:
d) Parents’ property is inherited by their children
Reason:
Inheritance of property is a legal right, not a Fundamental Right. The other options involve freedom of
movement, religion, and equality.
2. Which freedom is NOT available to an Indian citizen?
Correct answer:
b) Freedom to participate in armed revolution
Reason:
Armed revolution threatens the unity and security of the nation, so it is not allowed under the Constitution.
3. Which right is available under the Indian Constitution?
Correct answer:
c) Right to protect one’s culture
Reason:
This is part of Cultural and Educational Rights of minorities.
4. Name the Fundamental Right under which each right falls
a) Freedom to propagate one’s religion
Right to Freedom of Religion
b) Right to life
Right to Freedom
c) Abolition of untouchability
Right to Equality
d) Ban on bonded labour
Right against Exploitation
5. Which statement about democracy and rights is more valid?
Correct answer:
a) Every country that is a democracy gives rights to its citizens
Reason:
Rights are essential for democracy to function properly. Without rights like freedom of expression, equality,
and participation, democracy cannot exist.
6. Are these restrictions on freedom justified?
a) Permission needed to visit border areas
Yes – For national security
b) Outsiders not allowed to buy property in some areas
Yes – To protect local people and culture
c) Government bans a book to protect ruling party
No – This violates freedom of expression
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 are being violated in this instance? Spell these out in a letter from Manoj to the district
collector.
Violated rights:
1. Right to Equality – discrimination on caste basis
2. Right to Freedom – freedom to choose profession
3. Right against Untouchability – caste-based humiliation
Letter
To
The District Collector
Subject: Violation of my Fundamental Rights
Sir/Madam,
I was denied the opportunity to apply for an MBA course only because I belong to a sweeper community.
This is a violation of my Right to Equality and Freedom of profession guaranteed by the Constitution.
I request you to take strict action against such discrimination.
Yours sincerely,
Manoj
8. When Madhurima went to the property registration office, the Registrar told her, “You can’t write your
name as Madhurima Banerjee d/o A. K. Banerjee. You are married, so 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?
Madhurima is right.
Reason:
Forcing a woman to change her surname violates the Right to Equality and Right to Freedom of Expression
and Identity.
9. Thousands of tribals and other forest dwellers gathered at Piparia in Hoshangabad district in Madhya
Pradesh to protest against their proposed displacement from the Satpura National Park, Bori Wildlife
Sanctuary and Panchmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary. They argue that such a displacement is an attack on their
livelihood and beliefs. Government claims that their displacement is essential for the development of
the area and for protection of wildlife. Write a petition on behalf of the forest dwellers to the NHRC, a
response from the governmentand a report of the NHRC on this matter.
Ans. They claim displacement violates their Right to Livelihood, Culture, and Life with dignity.
Government response
Displacement is necessary for wildlife protection and development, with compensation provided.
NHRC report
NHRC recommends rehabilitation, consent of tribals, and protection of their rights before displacement.