10+ Fundamental Duties, Rights and Directive Principles Questions - 1

Question: 1

What is meant by fundamental rights?

Every citizen has certain rights which are guaranteed by our Constitution. They are called fundamental rights.

Question: 2

List a few fundamental duties?

According to the 42nd Amendment passed in 1976, a set of Ten Fundamental Duties of citizens was included in the Constitution of India. They are

(i) To abide by the Constitution and respect the ideals and institutions.

(ii) To respect National Flag and National Anthem.

(iii) To realize and follow the essential ideals of Non violence, Democracy and Secularism.

(iv) It is the duty of every citizen to preserve the rich heritage of our culture.

(v). To protect the Sovereignty, Unity and integrity of our Nation.

(vi) To safeguard public property.

(vii) To defend our Country even at the cost of our life.

(viii) To protect Natural Resources.

(ix) To avoid Dowry, Gambling and other social evils.

(x). To strive towards excellence in their respective spheres of activity.

Question: 3

What rights enables you to express your thoughts freely?

Right to freedom of speech enables us to express our thoughts freely.

Question: 4

What right prevents the employment of children below 14 years of age in dangerous works?

Right against Exploitation prevents the employment of children below 14 years of age in any dangerous works.

Question: 5

Write down one or two Fundamental Rights guaranteed in our constitution?

(i) The Right to Equality

(ii) Right to Freedom

(iii) Right against Exploitation

(iv) Right to freedom of religion, cultural and educational rights, and

(v) Right to constitutional remedies are the fundamental rights guaranteed in our constitution.