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.
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 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.
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.
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
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
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
Which of the following is not an instance of an exercise of a fundamental right?
a Workers from Bihar go to the 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
A teacher was making preparations for a mock parliament. She called two students to act as leaders of two political parties. She gave them an option: Each one could choose to have a majority either in the mock Lok Sabha or in the mock Rajya Sabha. If this choice was given to you, which one would you choose and why?
Three friends went to watch a film that showed the hero becoming Chief Minister for a day and making big changes in the state. Imran said this is what the country needs. Rizwan said this kind of a personal rule without institutions is dangerous. Shankar said all this is a fantasy. No minister can do anything in one day. What would be your reaction to such a film?
Why is the Prime Minister in India not directly elected by the people? Choose the most appropriate answer and give reasons for your choice.
a In a Parliamentary democracy only the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha can become the Prime Minister.
b Lok Sabha can remove the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers even before the expiry of their term.
c Since the Prime Minister is appointed by the President there is noneed for it.
d Direct election of the Prime Minister will involve lot of expenditure on election.
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