Rights Important Questions
These Rights Important Questions cover important NCERT concepts related to rights, duties, liberty, equality, citizenship and democratic governance.
The chapter-wise questions include MCQs, one-word questions, assertion and reason questions and analytical descriptive questions useful for UPSC, SSC, PSC, Railways, CUET, CBSE board exams and competitive examinations.
NCERT Page Coverage: Page 45–49
Table of Contents
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
These MCQs from Rights help students revise important concepts related to constitutional safeguards, liberty, equality and democratic citizenship for board and competitive examinations.
MCQ 1
Rights are mainly:
- A. Special privileges for rulers
- B. Claims recognized by society and state
- C. Religious rituals only
- D. Military orders only
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MCQ 2
Rights are essential for:
- A. Human development
- B. Human dignity
- C. Freedom
- D. All of these
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MCQ 3
Which among the following is a political right?
- A. Right to vote
- B. Right to property only
- C. Right to worship only
- D. Right to inheritance only
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MCQ 4
Fundamental Rights in India are guaranteed by:
- A. Parliament only
- B. Constitution
- C. Judiciary only
- D. Executive only
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MCQ 5
Rights and duties are:
- A. Completely unrelated
- B. Closely connected
- C. Opposed to each other
- D. Limited to rulers only
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MCQ 6
The Right to Freedom is included under:
- A. Fundamental Rights
- B. Directive Principles only
- C. Fundamental Duties only
- D. Emergency provisions only
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MCQ 7
Rights help individuals to:
- A. Develop their abilities
- B. Live with dignity
- C. Participate in society
- D. All of these
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MCQ 8
Which among the following is a civil right?
- A. Freedom of speech
- B. Right to vote
- C. Right to contest elections only
- D. Right to form government only
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MCQ 9
Democratic governments protect rights through:
- A. Laws
- B. Constitution
- C. Judiciary
- D. All of these
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MCQ 10
Rights are necessary because they protect individuals from:
- A. Arbitrary use of power
- B. Freedom only
- C. Equality only
- D. Social interaction only
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One-Word / Very Short Answer Questions
| Question | Answer | Page Reference |
|---|---|---|
| What are claims recognized by society and state called? | Rights | Page 45 |
| Which rights are guaranteed by the Constitution? | Fundamental Rights | Page 48 |
| Which institution protects Fundamental Rights? | Judiciary | Page 48 |
| Which right allows citizens to vote? | Political right | Page 47 |
| Which right protects freedom of speech? | Civil right | Page 47 |
| Which right protects religious liberty? | Right to Freedom of Religion | Page 48 |
| Which right was called the “heart and soul” of Constitution by Ambedkar? | Right to Constitutional Remedies | Page 48 |
| Rights are closely connected with what? | Duties | Page 49 |
| Which right opposes discrimination? | Right to Equality | Page 48 |
| Which right protects against forced labour? | Right against Exploitation | Page 48 |
Assertion and Reason Questions
Question 1
Assertion (A): Rights are essential for human dignity.
Reason (R): Rights help individuals develop and live freely in society.
Options:
- A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation
- B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
- C. A is true but R is false
- D. A is false but R is true
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Question 2
Assertion (A): Rights protect individuals from arbitrary power.
Reason (R): Democratic governments are limited by constitutional laws.
Options:
- A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation
- B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
- C. A is true but R is false
- D. A is false but R is true
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Question 3
Assertion (A): Political rights are necessary in democracy.
Reason (R): Citizens should participate in governance and decision-making.
Options:
- A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation
- B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
- C. A is true but R is false
- D. A is false but R is true
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Question 4
Assertion (A): Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Constitution.
Reason (R): Courts can enforce these rights in India.
Options:
- A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation
- B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
- C. A is true but R is false
- D. A is false but R is true
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Important Exam-Based Concept Questions
Question 1
Explain the meaning and importance of rights.
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Question 2
Discuss why rights are essential for human dignity and development.
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Question 3
Discuss different types of rights with examples.
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Question 4
Explain the role of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution.
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Question 5
Explain the relationship between rights and duties.
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