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6. According to the Constitution of India, what is included in the Right to Freedom?

a. Assembly for criminal offence
b. Freedom of speech and expression

c. Reside in any part of the country after taking permission from the government
d. Form associations and unions for killing one’s enemies

7. Which of these statements about the relationship between democracy and rights is more valid? Give
reasons for your preference. (NCERT)
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.

d. None of these.
8. Which right allows individuals to approach the court for protection of their Fundamental Rights?
a. Right to equality b. Right to freedom of speech and expression

c. Right to constitutional remedies d. Right to freedom of religion

9. When fellow citizens or the government does not respect these rights, we call it violation or
______________ of our rights.
a. breach b. infringement c. infraction d. transgression
10. Which of these is allowed under the Culture and Educational Rights in India?

a. Certain cultural groups have the right to protect its culture and language.

b. Admissions can be denied on the basis of religion and culture in government aided educational
organisations set up by cultural groups.
c. All minority groups have the right to establish educational institutions of their choice.
d. None of these.

Activity

1. Talk to your house maid and find out if she has experienced any sort of untouchability and
discrimination. Write your thoughts after listening to her in about 150–200 words in your note-
book.

2. Speak to five people doing different types of work in your neighbourhood and find out if they are
earning the minimum wages or not. Ask them if they know what the minimum wages are. Ask
them if men and women are getting the same wages.
3. Visit an NGO or a human rights organisation and find out how they are working to restore the
rights of underprivileged and women. Write your findings in about 150–200 words in your note-
book.
4. Write a letter to the Editor of a leading daily regarding violation of rights in the society. Also, point
out the measures how such incidents could be prevented.

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