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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

Reason ‘a’ is justified that Indian citizens need permission to visit some border areas of the country for reasons of security. This is done to ensure minimum risk related to loss of life and property.

Reason ‘b’ is not justified as it curtails the right to freedom


Reason ‘c’ is not justified as it prevents the freedom of speech.


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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

 3

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

 5

Look through this chapter and the previous one and make a list of the six Fundamental Rights in the Constitution.

 6

Are the Fundamental Rights being violated in each of the following cases? If so, which Fundamental Right or Rights? Discuss with your classmates.

a. Suppose a person is kept in a police station for 4 days without being told which law was broken?


b. Suppose your neighbour tries to claim some of your lands as her own.


c. Suppose your parents do not allow you to go to school. They make you take up a job in a match factory instead because they cannot afford to feed you properly.


d. Suppose your brother refuses to give you the land that you have inherited from your father.