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Democratic Rights

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many Fundamental Rights do we have?

a)

6

b)

7

c)

8

d)

9

2.

Which of the Fundamental Rights is called ‘the heart and soul’ of the Indian Constitution?

a)

Right to Equality

b)

Right to Freedom of Religion

c)

Right to Constitutional Remedies

d)

Cultural and Educational Rights

3.

The National Human Rights Commission of India was set up in

a)

1993

b)

1994

c)

1995

d)

1996

4.

Which of the following statements is wrong?

a)

We have freedom to travel to any part of the country.

b)

We have freedom of speech and expression.

c)

Untouchability is not a punishable offence.

d)

Everyone is equal before the law.

5.

What is meant by ‘rights’?

a)

One’s demand to get everything without sharing with others

b)

Claims of a person over other fellow beings, society and the government.

c)

Not possessing any freedoms.

d)

None of the above.

6.

Under which Fundamental Right has the Parliament enacted a law giving the Right to Information to the citizens?

a)

Right to freedom of religion

b)

Right to freedom of thought and expression

c)

Right to freedom of equality

d)

Right to constitutional remedies

7.

The right to seek the enforcement of all Fundamental Rights is called

a)

Right against Exploitation

b)

Right to Freedom

c)

Right to Constitutional Remedies

d)

Cultural and Educational Rights

8.

What did Dr. Ambedkar refer to the ‘Right to Constitutional Remedies’ as?

a)

The brain of our Constitution

b)

The heart and soul of our Constitution

c)

The heart of our Constitution

d)

The soul of our Constitution

9.

Which of the following terms is correct for the feature of the Indian constitution stating that no person is above the law?

a)

State of law

b)

Application of law

c)

Rule of law

d)

Governance by law

10.

What does the Constitution say about the practice of untouchability?

a)

It stands abolished

b)

Its practice in any form is punishable by law

c)

Since it is an age-old custom, it should be respected

d)

Both (a) and (b)

11.

Which of these rights is/are provided to a person arrested by the government or police?

a)

To be informed of the reasons of his arrest

b)

To be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours of his arrest

c)

To engage a lawyer for his defense

d)

All the above

12.

Which of the following freedom is not available to an Indian citizen?

a)

Freedom to start a movement to change the government

b)

Freedom to oppose the government

c)

Freedom to participate in armed revolution

d)

None of these

13.

Cultural and Educational Rights are safeguarded mainly for

a)

Women

b)

Children

c)

Minorites

d)

Men

14.

Civil Rights are given to the individual by

a)

Nature

b)

God

c)

The State

d)

The people

15.

Which one of the following rights is available to the citizens of India and not to the citizens of Saudi Arabia?

a)

The country is ruled by a hereditary king

b)

Citizens cannot form political parties

c)

Women are subjected to many public restrictions

d)

Citizens enjoy the freedom of religion

16.

What can be done in case of infringement of the rights in a democracy?

a)

Citizens are helpless; they cannot do anything

b)

They can approach courts to protect their rights

c)

They can ask their representatives to do the needful

d)

None of the above

17.

Which of these statements 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

d)

All of the above

18.

Under which Fundamental Right has the Parliament enacted a law giving the Right to Information to the citizens?

a)

Right to freedom of religion

b)

Right to freedom of equality

c)

Right to freedom of thought and expression

d)

Right to constitutional remedies

19.

The right to seek the enforcement of all Fundamental Rights is called

a)

Right against Exploitation

b)

Right to Freedom

c)

Cultural and Educational Rights

d)

Right to Constitutional Remedies

20.

What does ‘Right to Equality’ say about the public jobs?

a)

Jobs will be provided to all by the government

b)

Jobs will be reserved for the more meritorious students

c)

All citizens will be provided with equal opportunity in matters of employment

d)

None of the above

21.

Which of these is false regarding the Freedom of Speech and Expression?

a)

Everyone has a right to think differently

b)

One may disagree with a policy of the government

c)

One can use it to incite people against the government

d)

One is free to criticize the government

22.

Which among the following cannot be challenged in a court?

a)

Directive principles of state policy

b)

Fundamental Rights

c)

Freedom to choose any profession or business

d)

Right to move freely to any part of the country.

23.

A person who has been arrested and detained has to be produced before the nearest magistrate within how many hours?

a)

24 hours

b)

72 hours

c)

48 hours

d)

None of the above

24.

What is the full form of P.I.L?

a)

Postal Interest Letter

b)

Private Interest Law

c)

Public Information Law

d)

Public Interest Litigation

25.

Who protects the fundamental rights of citizen?

a)

Legislature

b)

Judiciary

c)

Executive

d)

All of these

26.

What type of rights is 'Right to Vote' in India?

a)

Moral Rights

b)

Social Rights

c)

Political Rights

d)

None of the above

27.

Which fundamental Rights is also called 'Cluster of three freedoms'

a)

Right to Equality

b)

Right to Freedom

c)

Right to Sovernity

d)

Right to Constitutional Remedies

28.

Which Right explains about abolition of Untouchability?

a)

Right to Equality

b)

Right to Freedom

c)

Right to freedom of Religion

d)

Right against Exploitation

29.

A Tea Seller keeps two kinds of cups, one for VIPs and the other for common people.

a)

Begger

b)

Exploitation

c)

Untouchability

d)

None of these

30.

Abolition of 'Bonded Labor' has been described in which right?

a)

Right to Equality

b)

Right to freedom

c)

Right against Exploitation

d)

Education and Cultural Right