Which of the following rights is available under the Indian Co... - Democratic Politics

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

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

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

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.

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.

When Madhurima went to the property registration office, the Registrar told her, “You can’t write your name as Madhurima Banerjee d/o A. K. Banerjee. You are married, so you must give your husband’s name. Your husband’s surname is Rao. So your name should be changed to Madhurima Rao.” She did not agree. She said “If my husband’s name has not changed after marriage, why should mine?” In your opinion who is right in this dispute? And why?

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.