1. Which of the following is not an instance of exercising 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
Ans:
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
Ans:
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
Ans:
c. Right to protect one’s culture
4. Name the Fundamental Right for each of the following rights:
Ans:
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 the relationship between democracy and rights is more valid?
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:
a. Every country that is a democracy gives rights to its citizens, as protecting citizens’ rights is essential for a democracy. A country giving rights may not necessarily be democratic.
6. Are restrictions on the right to freedom justified?
Ans:
a. Indian citizens need permission to visit some border areas for security reasons: Yes, justified (to maintain national security).
b. Outsiders cannot buy property in some areas to protect local interests: Yes, justified (to preserve cultural and linguistic rights).
c. Government bans a book that criticises the ruling party: No, not justified (violates freedom of speech and expression).
7. Fundamental right violated in Manoj’s case:
Ans:
Manoj’s right to equality is violated because he was discriminated against based on caste. His right to freedom was also violated, as it denies him the personal liberty to pursue any career.
8. Opinion on Madhurima’s surname dispute:
Ans:
Madhurima is right. Forcing her to adopt her husband’s surname violates her right to freedom and right to privacy. She has the freedom to choose her name or keep her father’s surname, as this is her personal choice.