Civics

Rule of law and respect for rights

कानून का शासन और अधिकारों का सम्मान

In Class 9 Civics, within the chapter “What is Democracy? Why Democracy?”, students examine how democracy depends on the rule of law and respect for citizens’ rights. The topic explains that laws should apply equally to all, including those in power, and that democratic government must protect fundamental freedoms, dignity, and equal treatment rather than act arbitrarily.

Practice questions

01 In which situation will equality before law be considered weak?

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Rule of law and respect for rights

Practice questions

01 In which situation will equality before law be considered weak?

02 If a citizen is not told the reason for arrest which democratic safeguard weakens?

03 What role does respect for rights play over majority power in democracy?

04 If a law is enforced only on opposition and not on the ruling side what is lacking?

05 How is the chance to present one's side in court linked with citizens' rights?

06 If government stops citizens from going to court what danger arises in democracy?

07 If government limits a community's rights without hearing it what deficiency is seen?

08 If government exempts its supporters from law what danger increases in democracy?

09 What confidence does rule of law give citizens?

10 If rights are written only on paper but not enforced how will they be considered?

11 If courts work under government pressure what will be the effect on protection of rights?

12 If government makes a law and still punishes a group without hearing what is the problem?

13 If peaceful assembly is allowed but violence is restricted what balance is this?

14 Why is rule of law not completed merely by holding elections?

15 If government shuts down a critical newspaper which democratic right is affected?

16 If a citizen gets appeal against a government decision which element is strengthened?

17 Which example shows both rights and responsibility together?

18 If government stops one caste from accessing court what is affected?

19 Why does rule of law reduce personal preference in administration?

20 If government stops all rights without limits in the name of national security what concern arises?

21 If a citizen's property is taken without notice and hearing which process is weak?

22 If courts are independent what control over government becomes stronger?

23 If government refuses to obey court orders what will weaken?

24 If law is known to all and applied equally what will increase among citizens?

25 If government uses law like revenge against opponents how will the purpose of law be distorted?

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