DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS
Q. 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 mission 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).
Q. 2. Which of the following freedom 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 value of the Constitution.
Ans. (b).
Q. 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.
Q. 4. Name the fundamental Rights under which each of the following rights falls :
(a) Freedom to propagate one's religion.
(b) Right to life. (c)
Abolition of untouchability.
(d)
Ans. (a) Freedom of religion.
Ban on bonded Labour.
(b) Protection of individual life and personal liberty.
(c) Right to equality.
(d) Right against exploitation.
Q. 5. Which of the statements about the relationship between democracy and right 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.
Ans. The statement, "Every country that is a democracy gives right to its citizens
is more valid because citizens enjoy rights only in a democracy state Without
rights citizens cannot participate in the administration of the state.
Rights are also very helpful in the development of the personality of the citizens
Without rights democracy cannot be true democracy.
Q. 6. Are these 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 protec the interest
of the local population.
(c) The government bans the publication of a book that can go againsi the ruling
party in the next elections.
Ans. (a) Yes, this restriction is justified for the security of the country.
(b) Yes, this restriction is also justified to protect the culture and interests of
property.
the people. In Himachal Pradesh and J & K outsiders are not allowed to purchase
expression.
(c) No, this restriction is not justified because it is against the right of
q. 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? 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.
Sir,
Respected District Collector,
I am to inform you that I am refused admission in MBA being a son of sweeper. This
is clear cut violation of the Right to Equality. Moreover, I am a SC candidate.
Seats are reserved for SC students. Right to education is my fundamental right. I
very kindly request you to do the needful.
Yours faithfully,
Manoj
Q. 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 name has not changed after marriage, why should mine?" In your opnion who
is right in this dispute ? And why ?
Ans. In this dispute right to equality is involved. Madhurima is right. She can
write her name according to her sweet will. She cannot be forced to write Rao with
her name.
Q. 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 agree 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 two forest dwellers to NHRC, a response from the government and a report
of the NHRC on this matter.
Ans. Petition on behalf of the forest dwellers to the NHRC (National Human Rights
Commission)
Sir,
The government has snatched our livelihood and beliefs. Our elderly persons used to
live in the forests and do worship Van Devta' and 'Mountains.
But due to our displacement from the Satpura National Park, we are deprived our
livelihood and beliefs. Kindly look into the matter and help us.
Response from the government and the Report of NHRC on this matt The displacement
from the Satpura National Park, Bari Wildlife Sanctua and Panchmarhi Wildlife
Sanctuary is essential for the development of the and for the protection of
Wildlife.