Very Short Q/A
1. What is a secular state?
Ans. In a secular state, no religion can get any privilege or favour and there is no official religion.
2.Under which Article of the Constitution, Abolition of Untouchability' lies in?
Ans. 'Abolition of Untouchability' lies in Article 17 of the Indian Constitution.
3.What is meant by 'Begar'?
Ans. 'Begar' is a practice where the worker is forced to render service to the 'master' free of charge .
4.What are rights?
Ans. Rights are reasonable claims of person recognised by society and sanctioned by law.
Short Q/A
1. Why do we need rights in a democracy?
Ans. We need rights in a democracy because of the following reasons
(i) Rights protect minorities from the oppression of majority. They ensure that the majority cannot do whetever it likes.
(ii) Rights are necessary in a democracy so that citizens can express their opinion, form political parties and take part in political activities.
2. What are the main objectives of National Human Rights Commission?
Ans. he main objective of the Commission are
• The Commission focuses on helping the victims to secure their human rights.
• The Commission makes independent and credible inquiry into any case of violation of human rights. The Commission presents its findings and recommendations to the government.
Long Q/A
1. What was the Amensty International's report regarding the prisoners in Guantanamo Bay?
Ans. Amnesty International collected information in Guantanamo Bay and reported
( i) There was no trial before any magistrate in the US nor could these prisoners approach courts in their own country.
(ii) The prisoners were being tortured in ways that violated United States law.
(iii)They were being denied the treatment that even prisoners of war must get as per international treaties.
(iv) Prisoners were not released ever after they were not officially declared guilty.
2. Describe any four freedoms granted to the citizens of India under the Right to Freedom.
Ans.(i) Citizens have the freedom to travel to any part of the country.
(ii) Citizens are free to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India.
(iii) Citizens have the freedom to practice any profession or to carry any occupation, trade or business.
(iv) Citizens have the freedom to form associations, unions to promote their interests.
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