Democratic Rights
Chapter 5
1. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?
(a) Right to equality
(b) Right to freedom
(c) Right to property
(d) Right to work
Ans: (c) Right to property
2. Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to equality?
(a) Article 14
(b) Article 15
(c) Article 16
(d) Article 17
Ans: (a) Article 14
3. Which of the following is NOT a form of discrimination prohibited by the Indian Constitution?
(a) Discrimination on the basis of religion
(b) Discrimination on the basis of caste
(c) Discrimination on the basis of sex
(d) Discrimination on the basis of political affiliation
Ans: (d) Discrimination on the basis of political affiliation
4. Which of the following is NOT a right guaranteed by the Right to Freedom?
(a) Freedom of speech and expression
(b) Freedom of assembly
(c) Freedom of association
(d) Freedom to practice any religion
Ans: (d) Freedom to practice any religion
5. Which of the following is NOT a condition for exercising the right to vote in India?
(a) Being a citizen of India
(b) Being an adult (18 years of age or older)
(c) Being of sound mind
(d) Being a resident of the constituency
Ans: (c) Being of sound mind
6. Which of the following is the main function of the Election Commission of India?
(a) To conduct elections in India
(b) To delimit constituencies
(c) To prepare electoral rolls
(d) To resolve election disputes
Ans: (a) To conduct elections in India
7. Which of the following is NOT a form of political participation?
(a) Voting
(b) Joining a political party
(c) Participating in protests
(d) Holding public office
Ans: (d) Holding public office
8. Which of the following is NOT a challenge to democracy?
(a) Political corruption
(b) Social inequality
(c) Illiteracy
(d) Religious intolerance
Ans: (d) Religious intolerance
9. Which of the following is NOT a way to promote democratic values?
(a) Education
(b) Awareness
(c) Participation
(d) Suppression of dissent
Ans: (d) Suppression of dissent
10. Which of the following is a positive aspect of democracy?
(a) It protects the rights of individuals.
(b) It promotes participation.
(c) It promotes accountability.
(d) All of the above
Ans: (d) All of the above
11. Which of the following is NOT a negative aspect of democracy?
(a) It can be slow and inefficient.
(b) It can be susceptible to corruption.
(c) It can lead to mob rule.
(d) It can be intolerant of dissent.
Ans: (d) It can be intolerant of dissent.
12. Which of the following is a myth about democracy?
(a) Democracy is the best form of government.
(b) Democracy is always fair and just.
(c) Democracy is always easy to implement.
(d) Democracy is always successful.
Ans: (a) Democracy is the best form of government.
13. Which of the following is a reality of democracy?
(a) Democracy is a process, not a destination.
(b) Democracy requires constant effort and vigilance.
(c) Democracy is not perfect, but it is the best system we have.
(d) All of the above
Ans: (d) All of the above
14. Which of the following is NOT a role of a citizen in a democracy?
(a) To vote
(b) To obey the law
(c) To pay taxes
(d) To remain silent
Ans: (d) To remain silent
15. Which of the following is NOT a duty of a citizen in a democracy?
(a) To respect the rights of others
(b) To participate in the political process
(c) To defend the country
(d) To discriminate against others
Ans: (d) To discriminate against others
16. Which of the following is NOT a challenge to citizenship in a democracy?
(a) Illiteracy
(b) Poverty
(c) Social inequality
(d) Lack of awareness
Ans: (d) Lack of awareness
17. Which of the following is NOT a way to promote active citizenship?
(a) Education
(b) Awareness
(c) Participation
(d) Suppressing dissent
Ans: (d) Suppressing dissent
18. Which of the following is an example of responsible citizenship?
(a) Voting
(b) Participating in protests
(c) Obeying the law
(d) All of the above
Ans: (d) All of the above
19. Which of the following is NOT a threat to democracy?
(a) Authoritarianism
(b) Totalitarianism
(c) Militarism
(d) Democracy itself
Ans: (d) Democracy itself
20. Which of the following is NOT a way to protect democracy?
(a) Promoting civic education
(b) Promoting civic education but not suppressing dissent
(c) Militarism
(d) Suppressing dissent
Ans: (b) Promoting civic education but not suppressing dissent
