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Democratic Rights
Social Science (2025-26) · CBSE Class 9 · English Medium · 18 questions and answers
Sample questions
- Q: What are rights?
- A: Rights are reasonable claims of a person that are recognised by society and the law. They allow people to live with freedom and dignity.
- Q: Why are rights necessary in a democracy?
- A: Rights protect citizens from the misuse of power and guarantee their freedoms. They are the foundation on which a democracy stands.
- Q: What are Fundamental Rights?
- A: Fundamental Rights are the basic rights of citizens guaranteed and protected by the Constitution. They cannot be easily taken away by the government.
- Q: Name the six Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution.
- A: They are the Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, and the Right to Constitutional Remedies.
- Q: What does the Right to Equality guarantee?
- A: It guarantees that all citizens are equal before the law and forbids discrimination on grounds such as religion, caste, sex or place of birth. It also abolishes untouchability.
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