Democracy and Rights

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Write the basic principles of the Indian constitution

Q. Which of the following is not included in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

1. Justice
2. Freedom
3. Equality
4. Liberty

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What do you mean by national values?

Q. What makes rights important in a democracy?

1. Rights are critical in the functioning of a democracy
2. Rights entails political posts to citizens
3. Rights facilitate political participation of people
4. Rights protects the interests of minorities

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Write a note on functions of the Government?

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Read the following statements about a constitution. Give reasons why each of these is true or not true. a) The authority of the rules of the constitution is the same as that of any other law. b) Constitution lays down how different organs of the government will be formed. c) Rights of citizens and limits on the power of the government are laid down in the constitution. d) A constitution is about institutions, not about values

Q. Which form of government gives citizens the right to express their opinion?

1. Democracy
2. Monarchy
3. Dictatorship
4. Autocracy

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Read the following extract from a conduct book for ‘married women’, published in 1912. ‘God has made the female species delicate and fragile both physically and emotionally, pitiably incapable of self-defence. They are destined thus by God to remain in male protection – of father, husband and son – all their lives. Women should, therefore, not despair, but feel obliged that they can dedicate themselves to the service of men’. Do you think the values expressed in this para reflected the values underlying our constitution? Or does this go against the constitutional values?

Q. Which of the following explains the concept of 'Basic Structure' of the Indian constitution?

1. These are the bundle of selected rights and duties.
2. Includes certain features of the Constitution that cannot be changed.
3. The basic structure is a set of laws passed by the Parliament.
4. It refers to the form of government and political system.

Q. Ram says India is ruled by law. Deepa says the Prime Minister rules our country and he is above law. Who do you think is right?

1. Ram is right
2. Deepa is right
3. Both are right
4. Both are wrong

Q. Which among the following are false regarding Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution?

1. The government can abolish them any time.
2. A minority group can be denied the right to vote.
3. They support gender discrimination.
4. They ensure equality, liberty, and justice.

Q. 'Rights' are necessary to protect the minorities from the oppression of the majority.

1. True
2. False