Democractic Rights
Democractic Rights
Democractic Rights
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QUESTION AND ANSWER
4. Name the Fundamental Right under which each of the following rights falls:
1.Freedom to propagate one’s religion
2.Right to life
3.Abolition of untouchability
4.Ban on bonded labour
Answer:1.Right to freedom of religion
2.Right to freedom
3.Right to equality
4.Right against exploitation
5. 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.
Answer: The most valid statement is (a).
This is because every country that is democratic is a system wherein the government is elected by the people.
Therefore, it is essential for it to provide rights to its citizens.
6. Are these restrictions on the right to freedom justified? Give reasons for your answer.
Indian citizens need permission to visit some border areas of the country for reasons of security.
Outsiders are not allowed to buy property in some areas to protect the interest of the local population.
The government bans the publication of a book that can go against the ruling party in the next elections.
Answer:1.This statement is justified as the citizens are protected from loss of life or property.
2.This statement is not justified as it infringes on the right to freedom of citizens from other parts of the country.
3.This statement is not justified as it violates the right to freedom of speech and 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 is being
violated in this instance? Spell these out in a letter from Manoj to the district collector.
Answer:
In this case, the Right to Freedom and Right to Equality is being violated.
Letter
To,
The District Collector,
ABC District
Dear Sir/Madam,
I, XYZ wished to inform you that my admission for pursuing a course leading to an MBA degree in a college in
your district has been refused. It was done by a clerk of the college who remarked that “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”. This is a total violation of my rights and it is unfair. I am fully qualified to
apply for the course having completed my graduation.
Kindly look into the matter at the earliest.
Thanking You,
Sincerely,
XYZ