Manoj went to a college to apply for admission into an MBA course.

[question] Question. 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. [/question] [solution] Solution: Right to equality and Right ...

Are these restrictions on the right to freedom justified?

[question] Question. 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. [/question] [solution] Solution: Restriction ‘a’ is justified to prot...

Which of these statements about the relationship between democracy and rights is more valid?

[question] Question. 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. [/question] [solution] Solution: Statement ‘a’ is more valid. Every country which provides rights to its citizens might not be a democracy but it is...

Name the Fundamental Right under which each of the following rights falls:

[question] Question. 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 [/question] [solution] Solution: (a) Right to freedom of religion (b) Right to freedom (personal liberty) (c) Right to equality (d) Right against exploitation [/solution]...

Which of the following rights is available under the Indian Constitution?

[question] Question. 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 [/question] [solution] Solution: (c) Right to protect one’s culture [/solution]...

Which of the following freedoms is not available to an Indian citizen?

[question] Question. 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 [/question] [solution] Solution: (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 [/sol...

Which of the following is not an instance of an exercise of a fundamental right?

[question] Question. 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 [solution] Solution: (d) Parents’ property is inherited by their children [/solution]...