Fundamental Rights MCQs Quiz | Class 9
This quiz covers Class IX Political Science, Unit: Democratic Rights, focusing specifically on rights versus duties. Test your understanding of how fundamental rights interact with fundamental duties in a democratic framework. Submit your answers to view the score and download the PDF solution.
Overview: Rights and Duties in a Democracy
In a democratic setup like India, rights and duties are often described as two sides of the same coin. Fundamental Rights (Part III of the Constitution) guarantee essential liberties to citizens, ensuring dignity and freedom. However, these rights are not absolute. They come with reasonable restrictions and the expectation that citizens will perform their Fundamental Duties (Part IV-A).
Understanding the balance between what the state owes the individual (rights) and what the individual owes the state and society (duties) is crucial for the smooth functioning of a democracy.
Key Differences & Relations
| Fundamental Rights | Fundamental Duties |
|---|---|
| Justiciable (enforceable by courts). | Non-justiciable (cannot be enforced by courts directly). |
| Defined in Part III (Articles 12-35). | Defined in Part IV-A (Article 51A). |
| Political and civil in nature. | Moral and civic obligations. |
| Essential for individual growth. | Essential for national integrity. |
Quick Revision Points
- Source: Fundamental Rights are inspired by the US Constitution (Bill of Rights), while Fundamental Duties were inspired by the constitution of the former USSR.
- Amendment: Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976 based on the Swaran Singh Committee recommendations.
- Guardian: The Supreme Court acts as the guardian of Fundamental Rights. Citizens can approach the court if rights are violated.
- Number: There are 6 Fundamental Rights and 11 Fundamental Duties (the 11th was added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002).
Extra Practice Questions
- Why are rights called “fundamental”? (Ans: Because they are essential for all-round development and protected by the Constitution).
- Which right is known as the “Heart and Soul” of the Constitution? (Ans: Right to Constitutional Remedies).
- Can Fundamental Rights be suspended? (Ans: Yes, during a National Emergency, except Articles 20 and 21).
- Which Fundamental Duty relates to the environment? (Ans: To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife).
- Is the Right to Vote a Fundamental Right? (Ans: No, it is a Constitutional/Legal Right).
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