NCERT Solution For Class 9 Political Science Chapter 5
Democratic Rights
1. 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
Ans:
(d) Parents’ property is inherited by their children
Because, although the other examples are included in the Fundamental Rights to Freedom and Equality, inheritance rights are not.
NCERT Solution For Class 9 Political Science Chapter 5
2.Which of the following freedoms is not available to an Indian citizen?
(a) Freedom to criticize 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
Ans:
(b) Freedom to participate in armed revolution
The Indian Constitution gives its citizens the right to demonstrate against injustice, but it also forbids armed resistance since it is unlawful.
NCERT Solution For Class 9 Political Science Chapter 5
3.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
Ans:
(c) Right to protect one’s culture
Under the category of fundamental rights, Article 29 of the Indian Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to preserve and safeguard their culture and language.
NCERT Solution For Class 9 Political Science Chapter 5
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4.Name the Fundamental Right under which each of the following rights falls:
(a) Freedom to propagate one’s religion
Ans:
Right to Freedom of Religion
Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion to all persons in India.
(b) Right to life
Ans:
Right to freedom
According to Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, a Fundamental Right, “No person shall be deprived of his life or his personal liberty except according to a procedure established by law.”
(c) Abolition of untouchability
Ans:
Right to equality
Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and its practice in any form is forbidden.
(d) Ban on bonded labor
Ans:
Right against exploitation
Rights against exploitation is a Fundamental Right which ensures the ban on bonded labor or forced labor.
NCERT Solution For Class 9 Political Science Chapter 5
5.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.
Ans:
(a) Every country that is a democracy gives rights to its citizens.
All democratic nations acknowledge the rights of their citizens. Although granting rights to citizens is a prerequisite for democracy, not all nations that do so are democracies.
NCERT Solution For Class 9 Political Science Chapter 5
6.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
Ans: There is justification for this. Every citizen has the freedom to travel around the nation without restriction. But some areas are off-limits due to security reasons, since every citizen’s freedom of movement could jeopardise India’s security. This is carried out to ensure that the possibility of property and life loss is minimised.
NCERT Solution For Class 9 Political Science Chapter 5
(b) Outsiders are not allowed to buy property in some areas to protect the interest of the local population.
Ans: There are situations where maintaining the ethnic or cultural identity of the local populace justifies this.
(c) The government bans the publication of a book that can go against the ruling party in the next elections.
Ans: This cannot be justified since it infringes on the author’s right to free speech and expression. The right to freedom of speech and expression is guaranteed to every citizen of the nation.
NCERT Solution For Class 9 Political Science Chapter 5
7.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.
Ans: The right to equality of Manoj has been infringed upon here. Every citizen is equal before the law, according to the Right to Equality, and they are not subject to discrimination on the basis of their race, caste, class, gender, or religion. Furthermore, Manoj’s right to freedom is infringed, which gives him the freedom to select and pursue any career as well as personal liberty.
Letter to the District Collector,
The District Collector
Address:
Date:
Subject- Violation of Fundamental Rights
Respected Sir/Madam,
My dream was to become a manager, so I applied for an MBA course. However, the clerk at the office denied my application and made offensive remarks. Class prejudice was the basis for his decision. My right to equality and freedom has been flagrantly violated by this. Nobody should discriminate against me because of my caste or class; I have the right to choose the profession I want to pursue. Please investigate the situation and take the appropriate action, per my request.
Thanking you,
Manoj.
NCERT Solution For Class 9 Political Science Chapter 5
8.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?
Ans: In this instance, Madhurima is right. The Registrar is violating her right to freedom by encroaching on her personal matters and making inquiries. Furthermore, the social problem of adopting one’s husband’s last name stems from a religious tradition that regards women as less powerful and deserving of respect. Furthermore, it is against Madhurima’s rights to equality and religious freedom to make her change her name.