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Published on: 11/09/2019
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1.
"Rights are not limited only to Fundamental Rights as enumerated in the Constitution." Justify the statement.
2.
Why is the Right to Constitutional Remedies considered the 'heart and soul of our constitution'? Explain any three reasons.
3.
Describe the features of Right against Exploitation.
4.
Which of these statements about the relationship between democracy and rights is more valid? Give reasons for your preference.
Every country that is a democracy gives rights to its citizens
Every country that gives rights its citizens is a democracy
Giving rights is good, but it is not necessary gives rights to its citizens.
5.
Which of the following rights is available under the indian Constitution?
Right to work
Right to adequate livelihood
Right to protect one's culture
Right to privacy
6.
Which of the following freedoms is not available to an indian citizen?
Freedom to criticise the government
Freedom to participate in armed revolution
Freedom to start a movement to change the government
Freedom to oppose the central values of the constitution
7.
Which of the following is not an instance of an exercise of a fundamental right?
Workers from Bihar go to the Punjb to work on the arms
Christian missions set up a chain of missionary schools
Men and women government employees get the same salary
Parent's property is inherited by their children
8.
Which of these are the unique rights guaranteed by the constitution of South Africa for its citizens?
Right to privacy
Right to peaceful environment
Right to have access to adequate housing
All the above
9.
What is PIL?
Public Interest Litigation
Public Information Litigation
Public interest Legislature
Private Interest Litigation
10.
Which Fundamental right is called the 'heart and soul' of our Constitution?
Right to constitutional remedies
Right to Equality
Right to freedom
Cultural and Educational right
11.
What is a Secular state?
A secular state is one that does not establish any one religion as official religion
A state that recognize only one religion
A state that has no religion
A state that has multi-religion
12.
Which of these rights are provided to a person arrested by the government or police?
To be informed of the reasons of his arrest
To be produced before a magistrate within 24hrs of his arrest
To engage a lawyer for his defence
All of the above
13.
How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed to the citizens by our Constitution?
4
5
6
7
14.
How was ethnic massacare of Albanins stooped?
The death of Milosevic
Several countries intervened to stop the massacre
UN intervention
USA intervention
15.
Kosovo was a province of
Germany
USSR
Yugoslavia
South Africa
16.
What is the third important element of democracy apart from elections and institutions?
Supreme court
prime minister
enjoyment of rights
CBI
17.
Write three constitutional provisions for the protection of women and children in india.
18.
Mention the provisions of Fundamental Right against Exploitation.
19.
Which fundamental right says that no person can be deprived of his life of personal liberty except according to procedure established by law?
20.
When can things go wrong?
21.
What is the nature of Government in Saudi Arabia?
22.
Thousands of tribals and other forest dwellers gathered at Piparia in Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh to protest against their proposed displacement from the Satpura National Park, Bori Wildlife Sanctuary and Panchmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary. They argue that such a displacement is an attack on their livelihood and beliefs. Government claims that their displacement is essential for the development of the area and for protection of wildlife. Write a petition on behalf of the forest dwellers to the NHRC, a response from the government and a report of the NHRC on this matter.
23.
Describe the Fundamental Rights which have been provided to the citizens by the constitution.
1.
1. Our Constitution and law offer a wide range of rights. Over the years, the scope of rights has expanded. Sometimes, it leads to expansion in the legal rights that the citizen can enjoy. From time to time, the courts have given judgments to expand the scope of rights. Certain rights like the Right to Freedom of Press, Right to Information, and Right to Education are derived from the Fundamental Rights.
2. So, we can say that rights are not limited only to Fundamental Rights as enumerated in the Constitution. In fact, Constitution provides many more rights which may not be Fundamental Rights.
2.
The Right to Constitutional Remedy is the 'heart and soul' of the Indian Constitution was said by Dr Br Ambedkar because,
(i) When any of our rights are violated, we can seek a remedy through courts. If it is a Fundamental Right, we can directly approach the Supreme Court or the High Court of the state.
(ii) If any act of Legislature or Executive takes away or limits
any of the Fundamental Rights, it will be invalid. We can challenge such laws of the Central or the State Government in the court of law.
(iii)The Supreme Court and the High Courts have the power to issue directions, orders or
writs for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights.
(iv)Right to Constitutional Remedies makes other rights effective. This right is the guardian of other rights.
Thus, it can be concluded that the Right to Constitutional Remedy is the 'heart and soul' of Indian Constitution.
3.
Right against Exploitation, given in Articles 23 and 24 of Indian Constitution saves people from any type of exploitation.
The features of Right against Exploitation are
(i)The Constitution prohibits 'traffic in human beings'. Traffic means selling and buying of human beings, usually, women for immoral purposes.
(ii)The Constitution prohibits bonded labour, begar or forced labour. 'Begar' is a practice where the worker is forced to render service to the master free of charge or at a nominal remuneration.
(iii)The Constitution also prohibits child labour.' Noone can employ a child below the age of 14 to work in any factory or mine or any other hazardous work, such as railways and ports.
4.
(a)
Every country that is a democracy gives rights to its citizens
5.
(c)
Right to protect one's culture
6.
(b)
Freedom to participate in armed revolution
7.
(d)
Parent's property is inherited by their children
8.
(d)
All the above
9.
(a)
Public Interest Litigation
10.
(a)
Right to constitutional remedies
11.
(a)
A secular state is one that does not establish any one religion as official religion
12.
(d)
All of the above
13.
(c)
6
14.
(b)
Several countries intervened to stop the massacre
15.
(c)
Yugoslavia
16.
(c)
enjoyment of rights
17.
The major constitutional provisions for the protection of women and children in india are:
(i) Right against Exploitation: Under this, trafficking of human beings, especially women and children, shall be an offence punishable under law.
(ii) Banning child labour: The constitution prohibits child labour. No one can employ a child below the age of fourteen to work in any factory or in any other haardous work, such as railways and ports.
(iii) Many laws have been made to prohibit children from working in industries such as beedi making, firecrackers and matches, printing and dyeing.
18.
Every citizen has a right not to be exploited and it is the duty of the government to protect the citizen against such conditions.
The Constitution mentions the following as illegal:
1. The law prohibits 'traffic in human beings, especially selling and buying of human beings, usually women, for immoral purposes.
2. Law also prohibits forced labour or begar in any form.
3. The constitution also prohibits child labour, under the age of fourteen years.
4. No one can employ a child below the age of 14 to work.
19.
Right to freedom: No person can be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.
20.
(i) Things may go wrong when some citizens may wish to take away the rights of others.
(ii) This happens when people of a group in majority wants to dominate the groups in inority.
21.
Saudi Arabia has a monarchy system under which king is the source of all power and has the final authority in all decision-making policies.
22.
The tribals and other forest dwellers gathered at piparia.
23.
Indian Constitution has given six fundamental rights:
1. Right to Equality: According to this right:
i. All persons are equal before the law.
ii. Equal opportunity for public employment.
iii. Right to use public places.
iv. Abolition of untouchability.
2. Right to Freedom: According to this right there should be freedom:
i. Of speech and expression.
ii. assemble peacefully and without arms.
iii. To form associations or unions.
iv To travel freely throughout India.
v. To reside and settle in any part of India.
vi. To practice any profession, trade or business.
vii. No person can be deprived of his life.
3. Right against Exploitation: This right means:
i. Every citizen has a right not to be exploited.
ii. Constitution prohibits human beings trafficking, selling, and buying of people usually women.
iii. Trafficking of human beings; flesh trade, forced labor, and employment of children of or less than 14 years of age are punishable by law.
4. Right to Freedom of Religion:
i. As per this right everybody has the right to profess, practice, and propagate his religion.
5. Cultural and Educational Rights:
i. Indian Constitution ensures that minorities are protected against the majority and also provides special provisions to enhance their culture and religion.
ii. the community can run its own institutions to preserve its culture and language.
6. Right to Constitutional Remedies:
i.. According to it, any citizen can approach the Supreme Court or High Court in case of violation of any of the fundamental rights.
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