Chapter -18

Our Rights and duties

Back exercise question

Question 1: What is a constitution?

Answer 1: A constitution is a set of rules according to which the government governs the country.

Question 2: What are Fundamental Rights? List them.

Answer 2: The Fundamental Rights are some basic rights which are given to every Indian citizen for their well- being by the Indian constitution. A citizen can move court if these rights are denied.

The six Fundamental Rights are as follows.

1. Right to equality

2. Right to freedom

3. Right against exploitation

4. Right to freedom of religion

5. Cultural and educational rights

6. Right to constitutional remedies

Question 3: Write any three Fundamental duties mentioned in our constitution.

Answer 3:

1. We must abide by the constitution.

2. We must respect to the national flag and the national anthem.

3. We must take care of the environment.

4. We must take care of the public property.

5. We must preserve our cultural heritage.

6. Parents or guardians must send their children to school.

Question 4: What are Directive principles? Write any two.

Answer 4: The Directive principles are guidelines listed by the constitution for the government to ensure the welfare of the people.

· People have proper living conditions.

· Every child go to school.

· Every person gets proper treatment when she/he is sick.

Think and answer

Question: Millions of small children in India work in shops, in factories, a d in homes. Is it allowed by the law? Do you think these children know about their Fundamental Rights? Can we consider the people who employ small children as good citizens?

Answer: No, the law does not allow small children to work in shops, factories or homes. The Indian constitution prohibits employment of children below 14 years of age. These working children do not know about their fundamental rights. People who employ small children are not good citizens.