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Ch 6 Citizenship MCQs

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Chapter 6: Citizenship

Source: NCERT Official Textbook

Chapter 6, “Citizenship,” explores the concept of full and equal membership in a political community. It begins by highlighting the importance of citizenship through the precarious condition of refugees and stateless people who lack state membership. The chapter establishes that citizenship involves not only rights granted by the state but also obligations between citizens and to society.

The chapter examines the historical struggles for citizenship rights, from the French Revolution to anti-colonial movements in Asia and Africa, and the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa. It introduces Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement as a powerful example of fighting for equal citizenship through non-violent resistance.

A significant portion addresses the question: What does ‘full and equal membership’ really mean? This is explored through contemporary debates about migration, the rights of “outsiders” within a country, and the tension between freedom of movement and local preferences for jobs and resources. The chapter also examines the situation of marginalized groups like the urban poor, slum dwellers, and tribal communities, discussing the Olga Tellis Supreme Court case which established that the right to life includes the right to livelihood.

The chapter introduces T.H. Marshall’s framework of citizenship as involving three kinds of rights: civil (protecting individual liberty), political (enabling participation in governance), and social (providing access to education and employment). It then explores the relationship between citizen and nation, discussing how different countries (France, Germany, Israel) define national identity and grant citizenship, and how India’s Constitution attempts to provide inclusive citizenship to its diverse population.

Finally, the chapter addresses the challenges of universal citizenship for refugees and stateless people, and introduces the concept of global citizenship in an interconnected world where problems transcend national boundaries. It argues that while national citizenship remains important, it may need to be supplemented by awareness of our shared humanity and global responsibilities.

Topics Covered:

Section A: Descriptive Questions

  1. How is citizenship defined in the chapter? (Pg. 2) Page 80
  2. What were some of the earliest struggles for rights fought against? (Pg. 3) Page 81
  3. What does the description of apartheid-era South Africa tell us about the relationship between different groups? (Pg. 3) Page 81
  4. What does the slogan ‘Mumbai for Mumbaikars’ express? (Pg. 4) Page 82
  5. What arguments did Martin Luther King give against segregation laws? (Pg. 5) Page 83
  6. How can disputes about migration and jobs be resolved in a democratic society? (Pg. 6-7) Page 84-85
  7. What contribution do slum dwellers make to the city economy? (Pg. 9) Page 87
  8. What was the significance of the Supreme Court’s decision in the Olga Tellis case? (Pg. 10) Page 88
  9. How does the concept of nation state relate to citizenship? (Pg. 12) Page 90
  10. How does the Indian Constitution attempt to accommodate a diverse society? (Pg. 13-14) Page 91-92
  11. What problems do refugees and stateless people face? (Pg. 14-15) Page 92-93
  12. What arguments do supporters of global citizenship make? (Pg. 16-17) Page 94-95

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Section B1: Objective MCQs

Page 80

In most democratic countries today, citizenship rights would include which of the following? (Pg. 2)

A) Only political rightsB) Only civil rightsC) Political, civil, and some socio-economic rightsD) Only economic rights
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Correct Answer: C
Reference: NCERT Page 80
Page 81

In South Africa, the black African population had to struggle for equal citizenship until: (Pg. 3)

A) The 1960sB) The 1970sC) The early 1990sD) The 2000s
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Correct Answer: C
Reference: NCERT Page 81
Page 82

Citizenship is about more than state-member relations; it also involves: (Pg. 4)

A) Only legal obligationsB) Citizen-citizen relations and obligations to societyC) Relations with other countriesD) Only voting rights
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Correct Answer: B
Reference: NCERT Page 82
Page 83

Martin Luther King Jr. argued against segregation laws on the grounds that: (Pg. 5)

A) They were economically inefficientB) Every human person is equal regardless of race or colourC) They were popularD) They were easy to change
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Correct Answer: B
Reference: NCERT Page 83
Page 84

When jobs are scarce in a region, local residents may resent competition from ‘outsiders’. This raises questions about: (Pg. 6)

A) The right to propertyB) The right to freedom of movement and workC) The right to educationD) The right to vote
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Correct Answer: B
Reference: NCERT Page 84
Page 86

A basic principle of democracy is that disputes should be settled by: (Pg. 8)

A) ForceB) Negotiation and discussionC) Ignoring the problemD) Judicial orders only
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Correct Answer: B
Reference: NCERT Page 86
Page 87

British sociologist T.H. Marshall defined citizenship as a status bestowed on those who are: (Pg. 9)

A) Wealthy membersB) Full members of a communityC) Educated membersD) Voting members
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Correct Answer: B
Reference: NCERT Page 87
Page 88

In the Olga Tellis case, the Supreme Court said that Article 21 (right to life) includes: (Pg. 10)

A) Right to propertyB) Right to travelC) Right to livelihoodD) Right to freedom of speech
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Correct Answer: C
Reference: NCERT Page 88
Page 90

One of the earliest assertions regarding the sovereignty of the nation state and democratic rights was made in: (Pg. 12)

A) America in 1776B) France in 1789C) England in 1688D) India in 1947
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Correct Answer: B
Reference: NCERT Page 90
Page 92

In India, citizenship can be acquired by all of the following EXCEPT: (Pg. 14)

A) BirthB) DescentC) RegistrationD) Religious conversion
View Answer
Correct Answer: D
Reference: NCERT Page 92
Page 93

The UN has appointed a High Commissioner for Refugees to: (Pg. 15)

A) Grant citizenshipB) Help refugeesC) Control migrationD) Promote tourism
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Correct Answer: B
Reference: NCERT Page 93
Page 95

Which of the following is a sign of the emergence of a global society according to supporters of global citizenship? (Pg. 17)

A) National boundariesB) Outpouring of help from all parts of the world for disaster victimsC) Local protestsD) State laws
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Correct Answer: B
Reference: NCERT Page 95

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Section B2: Factual One-Liners

The condition of thousands of people forced to live as refugees or illegal migrants shows the importance of full ______ of a state. (Pg. 2) Page 80

Reveal Answer
membership (Page 80)

The purpose of movements like the women’s movement and dalit movement is to change public opinion and influence government policy to ensure equal ______ and opportunities. (Pg. 3) Page 81

Reveal Answer
rights (Page 81)

Citizens are considered to be the inheritors and trustees of the culture and ______ resources of the country. (Pg. 4) Page 82

Reveal Answer
natural (Page 82)

Martin Luther King described segregation as ‘social leprosy’ because it inflicts deep ______ wounds on those who suffer. (Pg. 5) Page 83

Reveal Answer
psychological (Page 83)

The right to protest is an aspect of the freedom of ______ guaranteed in our Constitution. (Pg. 6) Page 84

Reveal Answer
expression (Page 84)

There is a large population of slum-dwellers and ______ in every city in India. (Pg. 8) Page 86

Reveal Answer
squatters (Page 86)

Marshall saw citizenship as involving three kinds of rights: civil, political, and ______. (Pg. 9) Page 87

Reveal Answer
social (Page 87)

Tribal people and forest dwellers face threats to their way of life and ______ because of pressure on forests and resources. (Pg. 10) Page 88

Reveal Answer
livelihood (Page 88)

The national identity may be expressed through symbols like a flag, national anthem, national language, or certain ______ practices. (Pg. 12) Page 90

Reveal Answer
ceremonial (Page 90)

The provisions about citizenship in the Indian Constitution can be found in Part ______. (Pg. 14) Page 92

Reveal Answer
Two (Page 92)

India prides itself on providing refuge to persecuted peoples, as it did with the Dalai Lama and his followers in ______. (Pg. 15) Page 93

Reveal Answer
1959 (Page 93)

The concept of global citizenship reminds us that national citizenship might need to be supplemented by an awareness that we live in an ______ world. (Pg. 17) Page 95

Reveal Answer
interconnected (Page 95)

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