Our Rights and Duties - 1 Class 4 Worksheet SST

Q1: Fill in the blanks.

(i) The ______ are people who are less in number.
Ans: minorities
Minority, a culturally, ethnically, or racially distinct group that coexists with but is subordinate to a more dominant group.

(ii) The right to ______ allows citizens to travel wherever they want.
Ans: freedom
The Right To FREEDOM allows the citizens to travel wherever they want. It helps them to move freely and reside in any part of the country/world.

(iii) The ______ Day is celebrated on 26 January.
Ans: Republic
26th January, 1950 was the day when the Indian republic and its constitution came into force. It was this day in history in 1965 when Hindi was declared as the official language of India.

(iv) The right to freedom of religion allows individuals to follow any _____ of their choice.
Ans: any religion
This right guarantees the freedom to practice any religion or belief system without discrimination or coercion.

(v) Cultural and educational rights protect the interests of _____ in the country.
Ans: minorities
These rights safeguard the educational and cultural rights of minority communities, ensuring their preservation and development.

(vi) The right to constitutional remedies enables citizens to seek redressal if their _____ are denied.
Ans: rights are denied
This right empowers citizens to seek legal remedies if they believe their fundamental rights have been violated or denied.

(vii) The Constitution expects citizens to show respect to the _____ and the national anthem.
Ans: national flag and the national anthem
Respect for national symbols fosters a sense of patriotism and national unity among citizens.

(viii) _____ are guidelines for the government to ensure the welfare of the people.
Ans: Directive Principles
Directive Principles provide the government with guidelines for creating policies and laws that promote the welfare of the people.

(ix) Directive Principles in the Indian Constitution were adopted from the Constitution of _____.
Ans: Ireland
The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution were influenced by the Constitution of Ireland.

(x) Parents or guardians must ensure that their children go to _____.
Ans: school
This fundamental duty emphasizes the importance of education for children and their future development.

Q2: Tick (✓) the correct answers.

(i) What are Directive Principles?
(a) requests
(c) commands
(b) instructions
(d) guidelines ✓
Ans: (d)
The Directive Principles of State Policy of India are the guidelines or principles given to the institutes governing the State of India.

(ii) Which country has the longest-written constitution?
(a) India ✓
(b) England
(c) Japan
(d) Turkey
Ans: (a)
The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution of any country in the world, with 146,385 words in its English-language.

(iii) Children in which age group should be given free education?
(a) 0 – 6 years
(b) 6 – 14 years ✓
(c) 10 – 16 years
(d) 16 – 18 years
Ans: (b)
The Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right in such a manner as the State may, by law, determine.

Q3: True or False.

(i) The Constitution allows the rich to exploit the poor.
Ans: False
The constitution does not allow anybody to exploit someone. As the constitution provides Right against Exploitation & Right to Equality.

(ii) If our Fundamental Rights are denied, we can move court.
Ans: True
When any of our rights are violated we can seek remedy through courts. If it is a Fundamental Right we can directly approach the Supreme Court or the High Court of a state.

(iii) Fundamental Rights are the basic rights given to citizens for their well-being.
Ans: True
Fundamental Rights are indeed the basic rights granted to citizens for their well-being and protection.

(iv) The right to equality ensures that citizens are treated differently based on their characteristics.
Ans: False
The right to equality ensures that citizens are treated equally before the law, without discrimination based on characteristics.

(v) The right to freedom includes the right to speak freely and choose any occupation.
Ans: True
The right to freedom encompasses various freedoms, including speech, occupation, and movement within the country.

(vi) The right against exploitation prevents child labor and ensures fair wages for all workers.
Ans: True
The right against exploitation aims to prevent child labor and ensure fair treatment of workers.

(vii) The right to freedom of religion means that people can only follow the majority religion in the country.
Ans: False
The right to freedom of religion allows individuals to choose and follow any religion, not just the majority religion.

(viii) Fundamental Duties are expectations that the Constitution has from citizens.
Ans: True
Fundamental Duties are the expectations that citizens have towards their country as outlined by the Constitution.

(ix) Directive Principles provide specific guidelines for the implementation of Fundamental Rights.
Ans: False
Directive Principles provide general principles for governance and don't directly implement Fundamental Rights.

(x) The right to constitutional remedies allows citizens to seek legal action if their rights are denied.
Ans: True
The right to constitutional remedies empowers citizens to seek legal recourse if their rights are violated.

Q4: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

(i) Which of the following rights ensures that all citizens are treated as equals, regardless of their characteristics?
(a) Right to freedom
(b) Right to equality
(c) Right against exploitation
(d) Right to freedom of religion
Ans: (b)
The right to equality ensures that all citizens are treated equally before the law, irrespective of their characteristics.

(ii) The right against exploitation aims to prevent _____.
(a) Discrimination based on religion
(b) Children from working below 14 years of age
(c) Denial of education
(d) Unfair treatment for benefit
Ans: (d)
The right against exploitation aims to prevent any form of forced labor or unfair treatment to extract benefits.

(iii) What does the right to freedom of religion allow individuals to do?
(a) Choose any occupation
(b) Follow any religion
(c) Move anywhere within the country
(d) Protect their cultural heritage
Ans: (b)
The right to freedom of religion grants individuals the freedom to follow and practice any religion of their choice.

(iv) Which fundamental duty expects citizens to send their children to school?
(a) Abiding by the Constitution
(b) Respecting the national flag
(c) Taking care of public property
(d) Parents or guardians must send their children to school
Ans: (d)
This fundamental duty emphasizes the importance of ensuring education for children.

(v) Directive Principles in the Indian Constitution aim to provide _____.
(a) Fundamental Rights to citizens
(b) Guidelines for the government to ensure citizens' welfare
(c) Powers to the President
(d) Rights to minority groups
Ans: (b)
Directive Principles provide broad guidelines for the government to work towards the welfare and development of citizens.

Q5: Answer these questions.

(i) What are Fundamental Rights? List them.
Ans: Fundamental rights in India are the rights guaranteed under Part III (Articles 12-35) of the Constitution of India. The basic fundamental rights are Right to equality, Right to freedom, Right against exploitation, Right to freedom of religion, Cultural and Educational rights and Right to constitutional remedies.

(ii) What are Directive Principles? Write any two.
Ans: Directive Principles are classified under the following categories: economic and socialistic, political and administrative, justice and legal, environmental, protection of monuments, peace and security. Some of the other important directives relate to provision of opportunities and facilities for children to develop in a healthy manner; free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of 14; promotion of education and economic interests of scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and other weaker sections etc.

(iii) What is a constitution?
Ans: A constitution is a set of rules that guides how a country, state, or other political organization works. The constitution may tell what the branches of the government are, what powers they have, and how they work. It may also state the rights of citizens.

Q6: Think and Answer.

Millions of small children in India work in shops, in factories, and in homes. Is it allowed by the law? Do you think these children know about their Fundamental Rights? Can we consider the people who employ small children as good citizens?
Ans: No, they are not good citizens. Because they are violating the supreme law of the country i.e. Constitution. The Constitution does not allow anybody to work in shops, factories under the age of 14 years.