Class 7 Fundamental Rights and Duties
I. Discuss in groups and answer:
1. What are the
Fundamental rights?
Ans: Fundamental rights are the basic rights given to an individual by the
constitution. Fundamental Rights are important for social life. No one can
violate the rights and are protected by the Judiciary.
2. What is the Right
to Equality?
Ans: Right to equality states that all are equal before the law, Nobody is
above the law, all deserve equal protection. The government cannot discriminate
on the basis of religion, caste, sect, gender or place of birth. It cannot
restrict entry to recreational places, public places, and religious places.
3. How does social
and economic exploitation take place? Give examples.
Ans: Social exploitation takes place in women, children and the weaker sections
of the society.
In the name of religion, caste, gender & sect, they were restricted to participate in public, religious places, to travel etc.
Economic exploitation takes place in employment, business occupation, status.
Ex: Appointments in the high position, Restriction in some occupations.
4. Why should we
follow fundamental duties with self-motivation?
Ans: The responsibility of an individual to his country is known as the ‘duty’.
In case the people discharge their fundamental duties with self-motivation, the
progress of the country becomes easier.
5. Mention any three
fundamental duties.
Ans: In the constitution, eleven Fundamental duties are included.
a) To respect the constitution, National Flag and National Anthem.
b) To follow the noble ideals that inspired our struggle for freedom.
c) To protect the unity of India.
d) To defend the motherland.
e) To promote the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people on India
f) To preserve our rich cultural heritage.
g) To protect and improve the natural environment.
h) To develop the scientific temper and the spirit of inquiry.
i) To safeguard public property and give up violence.
j) To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activities.
k) The parents or guardians should provide an opportunity for education to their children from the age of 6 to 14 years.
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