STD 6 Social Science: Chapter 10 Democracy and Rights - Questions and Answers | Teaching Manual


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Chapter 10: Democracy and Rights - Questions and Answers & Model Questions
1. Given below is a remarkable example for the struggle for a democratic form of government. Find out more examples and expand the list.
Answer: 
• Indian freedom struggle
• Popular struggles in Nepal
• The Anti-Apartheid Movement in South Africa
• American war of Independence
• French Revolution
• Popular struggles in Myanmar

2. Write the contributions of Nelson Mandela towards South African freedom struggle?
Answer: He belonged to the Kasosa tribe. He fought for the rights of the Blacks, who constitute 80% of the population in South Africa. He was the leader of the African National Congress. He was accused of treason and was kept imprisoned for twenty-six years seven months and ten days.

3. What is the form of the Indian government?
Answer: Democracy.

4. What is the type of Myanmar government?
Answer: Military.

5. What is the form of the Bhutan government?
Answer: Constitutional monarchy.

6. Add more countries and the respective forms of government to the list.
 Country  Form of government
  Bhutan Constitutional monarchy 
  India Democracy
  Brunei Sultanate
  Myanmar Military
  USA  Democracy
  Pakistan  Democracy
  Srilanka  Democracy
  Cambodia  Constitutional monarchy
  Saudi Arabia  Absolute monarchy 

7. What is a non-democratic government?
Answer: A non-democratic government is formed by an individual or a group of individuals, who establish power and rule the country according to their own interests.

8. What is democratic government?
Answer: A government formed by the representatives of the people is called a democratic government.

9. Military government is a form of -----------.
Answer: Non-Democratic government

10. Bhutan and Brunei government is a type of -------------.
Answer: Non-democratic government

11. Make a note comparing the features of democratic and nondemocratic forms of government.
Answer: Democratic government is formed by the representatives elected by the people. But, in a non-democratic government, the power to rule is passed on hereditarily or is captured. In a democratic country, Freedom of speech and rights of the people are legally ensured, while non-democratic governments ensure limited freedom of speech and rights of people. In a democratic government, the rulers also need to obey the laws of that country. But, in a non-democratic government, Ruler is superior to the law because the law is decided by him.

12. What are the Merits of a Democratic Government?
Answer: 
• Respects the opinion of the people.
• Protects the freedom of individuals.
• Rulers as well as the people are subject to the same law.
• Rulers are indebted to the people.

13. What type of country do you prefer to live in? Give reasons.
Answer: I will prefer to live in a democratic country. Because, a democratic country has the following features, which are not available in a non-democratic country.
• Respects the opinion of the people.
• Protects the freedom of individuals.
• Rulers as well as the people are subject to the same law.
• Rulers are indebted to the people.

14. Now you are familiar with the democratic and non-democratic forms of government. Examine the statements given below and give ✔ marks against the statements related to democratic and 🗙marks against those related to the non-democratic forms of government.
• Elections are held periodically. ✔
• Power passed on hereditarily. 🗙
• Rule of people's representatives. ✔
• Rule of King/Sultan/Military Chief. 🗙
• Individual freedom prevails. ✔
• Control over courts. 🗙
• Respects public opinion. ✔

15. Which is the most prominent factor that differentiates democratic
governments from non-democratic governments?
Answer: The most prominent factor that differentiates democratic governments from non-democratic governments is the rights they ensure. For ensuring a democratic life for the citizens it is essential that their rights are protected.

16. Write some of the rights ensured by the democratic government of India?
Answer: 
• Right to live.
• Right to education.
• Freedom of speech.
• Freedom of association.
• Right to Equality
• Right to Freedom
• Right against Exploitation
• Right to Freedom of Religion

17. What do rights mean? 
Answer: Rights are those conditions to be ensured by the state and the society for a better life and opportunities for its citizens to develop their talents and potential.

18. What is known as ‘ The Bill of rights ‘?
Answer: Governments take necessary steps for the protection of rights. For this, every country incorporates a list of rights in their Constitution. This list is known as ‘The Bill of Rights’. 

19. The bill of rights in India is known by the name --------------.
Answer: fundamental rights

20. What are human rights?
Answer: Human rights are those rights that every human being is entitled to.

21. Write some rights included in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which came into existence on 10 December 1948.
OR
What are the basic human rights?
Answer: 
• Right to live
• Right to freedom
• Right to freedom of association
• Right to occupation
• Right to preserve culture, language, and script.

22. Human rights came into existence on ---------------.
Answer: 10th December 1948

23. Why does the National human rights commission and the State Human rights commission established?
Answer: To protect human rights at the national and state level.

24. Human rights protection law passed by the parliament in -----------.
Answer: 1993

25. What do you know about the Right to live?
Answer: Right to live means the right to live with dignity. Pure air, pure drinking water, sufficient nutritious food, etc. come under the right to live.

26. Who will be the chairman of the National Human Rights Commission
Answer: A retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court will be the Chairman of the Commission.

27. Who was the first chairman of NHRC?
Answer: Justice Ranganath Mishra.

28. The Kerala state Human rights commission came into being in -------- 
Answer: 1998

29. What are the Functions of the National Human Rights Commission?
Answer: 
• Enquire about complaints related to the violation of human rights.
• Visit jails to study the life situations of the inmates and make recommendations.
• Give necessary instructions for the protection of human rights.
• Promote voluntary organizations that work for human rights.

30. Write a short note on State Human Rights Commission?
Answer: State Human Rights Commissions are constituted in all the states. It consists of a chairman and two members. The functions of the State Human Rights Commission is same as that of the National Human Rights Commission. In instances of violation of human rights, one can approach the Human Rights Commission.

31. Why it is important to protect the rights of children?
Answer: The physical and mental states of childhood make the children eligible for special care and consideration. Hence, the protection of the rights of children is very important.

32. What  are the main objectives of  The Right to Education Act of 2009 (RTE Act)
Answer:  It ensures free and compulsory education to children in the age group of 6 to 14. Favourable learning environment and basic facilities are the right of children.

33. You are now aware that the right to education is an important right of children. Add more rights to the list given below.
OR
What are the rights of the children? 
Answer:  
• Right to education
• Right to survival, protection, and development
• Right to protection and care against all kinds of mental and physical torture.
• Right to an identity
• Right to health
• Right to live with their family
• Right to all forms of development – emotional, mental and physical

34. What is the main objective of the National Child Rights Commission and State Child Rights Commissions constituted at the national and state level to protect the rights of children?
Answer: In instances of violation of children's rights, one can approach the Child Rights Commission for redressal of grievances.

35. Who is the founder of Bachpan Bachao Andolan?
Answer: Kailash Satyrathi.

36. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize with Malala in 2014?
Answer: Kailash Satyrathi.

37. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of seventeen for fighting for girls' education?
Answer: Malala Yousaf Zai

38. UNO passed the convention on women's rights in --------------
Answer: 1979

39. What are the special rights of women?
Answer: 
• Equal pay for equal work.
• Equal status in social, economic and political areas.
• Equal opportunity to utilize scholarships and educational assistance.

40. What is the main function of Women's Commissions?
Answer: For the protection of women's rights Women's Commissions function at the national and state levels. Complaints related to the denial of women's rights and abuses against women can be submitted to the commission. The commission will probe into the issues and take appropriate action.

41. We have duties corresponding to each right. Examine the chart.
 Rights  Duties
  Freedom is  my right  Sharing my freedom with others is my duty. 
  As a child, protection is my right To protect me is the duty of my parents.
  Care in old age is the right of parents. To give my parents due care in old age is my duty.
  Education and basic facilities for education is my right. To obey the rules of the school is my duty.
  In case of violation of my rights I have the right toseek remedies.  Service of the state and the society is my duty.
Some rights and corresponding duties are given above. Rights
will not exist without duties.

42. Evaluate the relationship between rights and duties.
Answer: Rights and duties are closely related and cannot be separated from one another. Both go side by side. For example, for the existence of right to freedom, everyone should share their freedom with others. So, we can say that rights and duties are two sides of coins.

Let us Asses

1. Compare the features of the democratic and nondemocratic forms of government.
Answer:
 Democratic government Non-democratic government
  Government formed by the representatives elected by the people  Power is passed on hereditarily or is captured
  Freedom of speech and rights of the people are legally ensured Freedom of speech and rights of the people are limited
  Rulers are subject to law. Ruler is superior to law because the law is decided by him

2. What are the merits of a democratic government?
Answer: 
• Respects the opinion of the people.
• Protects the freedom of individuals.
• Rulers as well as the people are subject to the same law.
• Rulers are indebted to the people.

3. What are Human Rights? What measures have been taken for the protection of Human Rights?
Answer: 
• Human rights are those rights that every human being is entitled to.  
• The Government of India has taken a number of steps to protect human rights at the national and state levels. The most prominent among them is the formation of the National Human Rights Commission and the State Human Rights Commission. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is an international document adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948, that enshrines the rights and freedoms of all human beings. Based on this, December 10 is observed as Human Rights Day. 

4. Explain how rights and duties are interrelated.
Answer: Rights and duties are closely related and cannot be separated from one another. Both go side by side. For example, for the existence of right to freedom, everyone should share their freedom with others. So, we can say that rights and duties are two sides of coins.





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