Natural Rights

Q. Based on the statements provided below on freedom symbols of the French Revolution, select the option that seems most appropriate.

Statement 1 (S1): A bundle of rods signified that there was no beginning or end.
Statement 2 (S2): The all-seeing eye stood for knowledge and the sun rays around it drove away clouds of ignorance.

1. Both S1 and S2 are correct.
2. Only S1 is correct.
3. Only S2 is correct.
4. Both S1 and S2 are incorrect.

Q.

The french revolution popularised many symbols each symbol depicted some basic values. Mention such symbols and their related meanings.

Q. “Liberty consists of the power to do whatever is not injurious to others; thus the enjoyment of the natural rights of every man has for its limits only those that assure other members of society the enjoyment of those same rights; such limits may be determined only by law”.

– The Declaration of the Rights of Man

A government based on the ideas expressed in the passage would most probably show greatest concern for which of the folloiwng?

1. Allowing maximum freedom without restraint
2. Maintaining order in society using whatever means necessary
3. Achieving a balance between individual freedom and the needs of society
4. Using the state as an oppressive instrument

Q. Which among the following statements best describes natural rights?

1. Rights, freedoms, and privileges guaranteed by nature of existence and being born.
2. Rights, freedoms, and privileges granted by a member of a religious organisation.
3. Rights, freedoms, and privileges that were paid for by taxes.
4. Rights, freedoms, and privileges that were earned by reaching age 18.

Q.

The Right to freedom is a cluster of __________ essential freedoms

1. Five

2. Eight

3. Six

4. Ten

Q. Which among the following statements best describes natural rights?

1. Rights, freedoms, and privileges guaranteed by nature of existence and being born.
2. Rights, freedoms, and privileges that were earned by reaching age 18.
3. Rights, freedoms, and privileges that were paid for by taxes.
4. Rights, freedoms, and privileges granted by a member of a religious organisation.

Q. Based on the statements provided below on freedom symbols of the French Revolution, select the option that seems most appropriate.

Statement 1 (S1): A bundle of rods signified that there was no beginning or end.
Statement 2 (S2): The all-seeing eye stood for knowledge and the sun rays around it drove away clouds of ignorance.

1. Both S1 and S2 are correct.
2. Only S1 is correct.
3. Only S2 is correct.
4. Both S1 and S2 are incorrect.

Q. “Liberty consists of the power to do whatever is not injurious to others; thus the enjoyment of the natural rights of every man has for its limits only those that assure other members of society the enjoyment of those same rights; such limits may be determined only by law”.

– The Declaration of the Rights of Man

A government based on the ideas expressed in the passage would most probably show greatest concern for which of the folloiwng?

1. Allowing maximum freedom without restraint
2. Maintaining order in society using whatever means necessary
3. Using the state as an oppressive instrument
4. Achieving a balance between individual freedom and the needs of society

Q. The French constitution of 1791 guaranteed right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of opinion, and equality before law for the citizens.

1. True
2. False

Q. The French constitution of 1791 guaranteed right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of opinion, and equality before law for the citizens.

1. True
2. False

Q. What does the author assume that he may be as free as he likes in?

1. Anything that is not against the law
2. His own home
3. Any situation which does not interfere with the liberty of others
4. All matters of dress and food