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
If government calls peaceful criticism treason and jails every critic, what is the main problem?If a law is so vague that officials can punish anyone they choose, what danger increases?If a majority bans worship and language of a minority group, which democratic limit is broken?If police refuses to register a complaint against a minister's relative but quickly acts against a common citizen, what weakens?If an accused person gets no lawyer and no chance of defence in court, which principle is most affected?If government refuses to obey court orders, what will happen to rule of law?If an administrative officer shuts a citizen's shop due to personal enmity, this is an example of what?If parliament makes a law permanently freeing government from all investigations, what is the democratic concern?If government shuts the internet so citizens cannot discuss policy and gives no valid reason, which right is affected?If a person is declared criminal in an official statement before guilt is proved, what weakens?If law is applied to benefit government supporters and punish opponents, how should it be understood?If a citizen's property is seized without public purpose and without procedure, what is the main violation?If courts under government pressure decide only in favour of the ruling side, which democratic foundation breaks?If majority decides to take away a group's citizenship only because of dislike, what is the problem?If government allows peaceful assembly only for its supporters and not opponents, which principle is violated?If a law aims to maintain order but makes every dissent a crime, what is the main danger?If an accused is not given any chance to see the evidence, what happens to fair process?If an official says law is for ordinary citizens but not for officials, which idea of rule of law breaks?If government ends the right to approach courts, what will happen to protection of rights?If government closes a newspaper only for publishing a corruption report, which right and value are affected?