Class 9 Social Science: Democratic Rights Worksheet (with Answers)
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- 1. Rights are claims recognised by society and protected by:
- (a) law
- (b) no one
- (c) force
- (d) wealth
- 2. The Constitution guarantees ___ Fundamental Rights.
- (a) three
- (b) six
- (c) ten
- (d) twelve
- 3. Which right makes all citizens equal before the law?
- (a) Right to Freedom
- (b) Cultural Rights
- (c) Right to Equality
- (d) Right against Exploitation
- 4. Forced labour is forbidden by the Right against:
- (a) Equality
- (b) Freedom
- (c) Religion
- (d) Exploitation
- 5. Why are rights needed in a democracy?
- 6. Name any two Fundamental Rights.
- 7. Why are rights necessary in a democracy?
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- 1. (a) law — Rights are protected by law.
- 2. (b) six — There are six Fundamental Rights.
- 3. (c) Right to Equality — The Right to Equality.
- 4. (d) Exploitation — The Right against Exploitation forbids forced labour.
- 5. To protect people from misuse of power and to guarantee freedom, equality and dignity.
- 6. The Right to Equality and the Right to Freedom.
- 7. Rights are necessary in a democracy because they protect citizens and give meaning to democratic government. Rights are reasonable claims of citizens that are recognised by society and guaranteed by law. They protect people from the misuse of power by the government or by the strong, ensuring that no one can be treated unjustly. Rights guarantee basic freedoms, such as the freedom to speak and to move, and ensure equality before the law, so that all citizens are treated fairly. They also allow people to live with dignity and to take part in the life of the country. In the absence of rights, the powerful could oppress the weak, minorities could be ignored, and the government could become arbitrary. Thus, rights are the foundation that allows democracy to function and protects the interests of every citizen.
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- This worksheet is aligned to CBSE Class 9 Social Science, chapter “Democratic Rights”.