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JOHN’S HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS 9 – CIVICS
DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS WORKSHEET
Q1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Which of the following is a fundamental right in India?
A. Right to Property B. Right to Freedom
C. Right to Vote D. Right to Contest Elections
2. Under which Article of the Constitution is the Right to Equality guaranteed?
A. Article 14 B. Article 17 C. Article 19 D. Article 21
3. The Right to Education is associated with which age group?
A. 0–6 years B. 6–14 years C. 14–18 years D. 18–25 years
4. Which of the following rights is considered a safeguard against exploitation?
A. Right to Freedom B. Right to Education
C. Right against Exploitation D. Right to Equality
5. The Right to Constitutional Remedies allows citizens to:
A. Amend the Constitution B. Approach the courts for protection of rights
C. Make laws D. Form political parties
Q2. Short Answer Questions (2 marks)
a) What is meant by the term "fundamental rights"?
b) How does the Right to Equality ensure fairness in society?
c) Mention two provisions included under the Right to Freedom.
d) Explain why the Right to Constitutional Remedies is essential.
e) What does the term "secularism" mean in the context of Indian democracy?
Q3. Long Questions (3 marks)
a) Why is the Right to Education important for the development of a democracy?
b) "The Right against Exploitation protects vulnerable groups." Justify the statement
with examples.
c) Explain any three features of the Right to Freedom of Religion.
d) How does the Right to Equality help in eliminating social evils?
e) Why are fundamental rights necessary for the success of democracy?
Q4. Long Answer Questions (5 marks)
a) Explain the relationship between democracy and fundamental rights with examples.
b) Describe the significance of the Right to Constitutional Remedies and provide
examples of its use.
c) Why is it important to protect these rights, and how can citizens ensure that these
rights are not violated?
d) List and explain five fundamental rights provided by the Indian Constitution.
e) How do democratic rights ensure the dignity and freedom of individuals in a
democracy?
Q5. Assertion and Reasoning Questions
1. Assertion (A): Right to Freedom allows individuals to express their opinions.
Reason (R): Freedom of speech and expression is not a fundamental right in India.
Options:
a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
2. Assertion (A): Right to Equality prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race,
caste, sex, or place of birth.
Reason (R): It allows for equal representation in the government.
Options:
a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Q6. Activity-Based Question (3m)
a) Analyse the Situation:
A student is denied admission to a school on the basis of religion.
Identify which fundamental right is violated.
What steps can the student take to seek justice?
B) Below are three situations. Identify which Fundamental Right is being violated or upheld
in each scenario. Write your reasoning in 2-3 points
Situation 1:
A journalist is arrested for publishing an article criticizing the government.
Situation 2:
A school refuses to admit a child because of their religion.
Situation 3:
A group of workers forms a union to fight for better working conditions.
