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

The government bans the publication of a book that can go against the ruling party in the next elections.

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.

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

The government bans the publication of a book that can go against the ruling party in the next elections.

Manoj went to a college to apply for admission into an MBA course. The clerk refused to take his application and said “You, the son of a sweeper, wish to be a manager! Has anyone done this job in your community? Go to the municipality office and apply for a sweeper’s position”. Which of Manoj’s fundamental rights are being violated in this instance? Spell these out in a letter from Manoj to the district collector.

When Madhurima went to the property registration office, the Registrar told her, “You can’t write your name as Madhurima Banerjee d/o A.K. Banerjee. You are married, so you must give your husband’s name. Your husband’s surname is Rao. So your name should be changed to Madhurima Rao.” She did not agree. She said, “If my husband's name has not changed after marriage, why should mine?” In your opinion who is right in this dispute? And why?

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.

Natural Rights are those which are given to us by

Political Rights are enjoyed by

The right to hold public office is a / an