Thousands of tribals and other forest dwellers gathered at Piparia in Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh to protest against their proposed displacement from the Satpura National Park, Bori Wildlife Sanctuary and Panchmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary. They agree that such a displacement is an attack on their livelihood and beliefs. Government claims that their displacement is essential for the development of the area and for protection of wildlife. Write a petition on behalf of the forest dwellers to the NHRC, a response from the government and a report of the NHRC on this matter.

Which of the following is not an instance of an exercise of a fundamental right?

Which of the following freedoms is not available to an Indian citizen?

Which of the following rights is available under the Indian Constitution?

Name the fundamental Rights under which, each of the following rights falls:

Freedom to propagate one’s religion.

Name the fundamental Rights under which, each of the following rights falls:

Right to life.

Name the fundamental Rights under which, each of the following rights falls:

Abolition of untouchability.

Name the fundamental Rights under which, each of the following rights falls:

Ban on bounded Labour.

Which of the statements about the relationship between democracy and right is more valid? Give reasons for your preference.

(a) Every country that is a democracy gives rights to its citizens.

(b) Every country that gives rights to its citizens is a democracy.

(c) Giving rights is good, but it is not necessary for a democracy.

Are these restrictions on the right to freedom justified? Give reasons for your answer.

Indian citizens need permission to buy property in some areas to protect the interest of the local population.

Are these restrictions on the right to freedom justified? Give reasons for your answer.

Outsiders are not allowed to buy property in some areas to protect the interest of the local population.