Political Theory - Chapter: Rights | Study Guide
MCQs (1 mark each):
1. Which of the following is not considered a fundamental characteristic of rights?
A) Rights are universal B) Rights are enforceable by law C) Rights are unchanging D) Rights are linked to
duties
2. Which of the following is an example of a political right?
A) Right to Education B) Right to Vote C) Right to Property D) Right to Work
3. Which of these rights protects a person's dignity and freedom of expression?
A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom C) Right to Religion D) Right against Exploitation
4. The concept of 'natural rights' was primarily advanced by which philosopher?
A) Plato B) Rousseau C) John Locke D) Karl Marx
5. Which of the following statements is true about rights in a democracy?
A) Rights can be taken away anytime B) Rights allow citizens to criticize the government C) Only the rich
enjoy rights D) Rights mean doing anything we want
6. The 'Right to Life' falls under which category of rights?
A) Economic rights B) Political rights C) Civil rights D) Moral rights
7. Which of these is considered a legal right in India but not a Fundamental Right?
A) Right to Freedom of Religion B) Right to Constitutional Remedies C) Right to Property D) Right against
Discrimination
8. Rights are necessary because -
A) They restrict people from revolting B) They help governments control the public C) They protect the
dignity and freedom of individuals D) They are only given in monarchies
9. The Right to Constitutional Remedies was called the "heart and soul" of the Constitution by -
A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) B.R. Ambedkar C) Mahatma Gandhi D) Sardar Patel
10. Which among the following is an example of a claim right?
A) Right to dream B) Right to express gratitude C) Right to receive minimum wage D) Right to forgive
someone
11. Which one of these is a social right?
A) Right to Property B) Right to Work C) Right to Vote D) Right to Religion
12. Which is a moral right but not legally enforceable?
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A) Right to Life B) Right to Vote C) Right to Hospitality D) Right to Education
13. Who enforces Fundamental Rights in India?
A) Parliament B) Supreme Court C) President D) Prime Minister
14. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with Right to Equality?
A) Article 14 B) Article 16 C) Article 21 D) Article 25
15. What makes a right meaningful?
A) Legal support B) Social approval C) Religious sanction D) Political party support
16. Rights help in -
A) Suppressing opposition B) Developing individual personality C) Increasing population D) Promoting
monarchy
17. Which of these is not a Fundamental Right in India?
A) Right to Education B) Right to Property C) Right to Equality D) Right to Freedom
18. Which of these rights is available only to Indian citizens?
A) Right to Equality B) Right to Vote C) Right to Life D) Right against Exploitation
19. Who protects Fundamental Rights?
A) Army B) Media C) Judiciary D) President
20. Civil rights refer to -
A) Rights given by employers B) Rights protecting individual freedom C) Voting rights D) Property rights
2 Mark Questions:
1. Define the term 'Rights'.
2. What are natural rights? Give an example.
3. How are rights and duties related?
4. Mention any two Fundamental Rights provided by the Indian Constitution.
5. Why are rights important in a democracy?
3 Mark Questions:
1. Explain the difference between legal rights and moral rights with examples.
2. What is the significance of the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
3. Describe any three essential features of rights.
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4. How do rights empower citizens in a democracy?
5. Write a short note on claim rights and liberty rights.
5 Mark Question:
1. What are rights? Discuss the importance of rights in a democratic society. Explain with examples the types
of rights that exist and how they are safeguarded under the Indian Constitution.
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