If police and officials are bound by legal rules, what does it indicate?
Correct answer: A
When officials are bound by legal rules, arbitrariness reduces. Exam tip: remember administrative accountability.
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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.
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Easy · Level 13 · police,officials,rule of law
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- Rule of law
- King's order
- Hereditary rule
- Uncontrolled power
Easy · Level 13 · questioning government,freedom of expression,citizens
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- Freedom of expression
- Monarchy
- Military service
- Hereditary right
Easy · Level 13 · personal liberty,rights,government restriction
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- Personal liberty
- Election symbol
- Voting age
- State song
Easy · Level 13 · rule of law,equality before law,democracy,civics,fundamental rights,constitutional values
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- Equality before the law
- Legal exemptions for influential people
- Punishment without a hearing
- Arrest without legal cause
Easy · Level 13 · rights,arbitrariness,democracy
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- Government arbitrariness
- Vote counting
- Civic education
- Regular elections
Easy · Level 13 · unequal application,equality before law,law
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- Equality before law
- Secrecy of voting
- Election campaign
- Voter age
Easy · Level 13 · fair process,hearing,evidence
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- Decision is based on rules hearing and evidence
- Decision is based on anger
- Decision is without hearing
- Decision is only by force
Easy · Level 13 · peaceful opinion,dissent,rights
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- Listening to peaceful opinions
- Making criticism a crime
- Closing courts
- Arrest without reason
Easy · Level 13 · independent court,rule of law,rights protection
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- Rule of law and protection of rights
- Military rule
- Hereditary power
- Secret order
Easy · Level 13 · summary,rule of law,respect for rights
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- Government and citizens obey law and citizens' rights remain protected
- Leaders are above law
- Rights belong only to majority
- Law changes by arbitrary order
Easy · Level 14 · civics,democracy,rule_of_law,rights
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- Everyone is under law
- Only poor obey law
- Leaders are above law
- Law remains only in books
Easy · Level 14 · civics,democracy,citizen_rights,respect
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- They should be suppressed
- They should be respected
- They should be sold
- They should be hidden
Easy · Level 14 · civics,democracy,rulers,law
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- Polling booth
- Election campaign
- Rule of law
- Secret ballot
Easy · Level 14 · civics,democracy,arrest,rights
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- Campaign freedom
- Election expense
- Vote counting
- Respect for rights
Easy · Level 14 · civics,democracy,rule of law,equality before law,legal equality
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- Equal before the law
- Different according to wealth and social status
- Special legal privileges for powerful persons
- Law not applying to some citizens
Easy · Level 14 · civics,democracy,government,rule_of_law
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- Rule of law
- Voting age
- Ballot colour
- Campaign song
Easy · Level 14 · civics,democracy,expression,right
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- Government order
- Citizen right
- King's wish
- Money power
Easy · Level 14 · civics,democracy,arbitrary_rule,law
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- Equality
- Justice
- Arbitrary rule
- Citizen rights
Easy · Level 14 · civics,democracy,freedom_of_expression,rights
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- Property tax
- Polling booth
- Road rule
- Freedom of expression
Easy · Level 14 · civics,democracy,police,law
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- According to law
- Arbitrarily
- Only for leaders
- Without rules
Which right helps citizens ask questions to the government?
Correct answer: A
Asking questions and expressing views are linked with expression in democracy. Exam tip: treat questioning as a citizen right.
View question detailsIf government stops people from leaving home without reason, what is affected?
Correct answer: A
Stopping liberty without reason weakens rights. Exam tip: check legal reason for restrictions on freedom.
View question detailsWhich idea does rule of law promote?
Correct answer: A
Rule of law means that law is supreme and binds both the government and citizens. Therefore, equality before the law is the central idea: no person should receive special legal exemption because of wealth, position, or influence. Option B is contrary to this principle. Exam tip: associate rule of law with supremacy of law and equality before the law.
View question detailsWithout rights, what danger can increase in democracy?
Correct answer: A
Rights help prevent government arbitrariness. Exam tip: treat rights as protective limits.
View question detailsIf a law is not applied equally to everyone, which idea weakens?
Correct answer: A
Unequal application of law weakens citizen equality. Exam tip: identify equal application of law.
View question detailsWhat is the simple meaning of fair process in democracy?
Correct answer: A
Rules and hearing are important in fair process. Exam tip: remember evidence and procedure.
View question detailsWhich step strengthens respect for rights?
Correct answer: A
Listening to peaceful opinions shows respect for citizens' rights. Exam tip: connect dissent with democracy.
View question detailsIf a court independently decides according to law, what does it strengthen?
Correct answer: A
Independent court helps protect law and rights. Exam tip: remember judicial independence.
View question detailsWhat is the correct summary of rule of law and respect for rights?
Correct answer: A
In democracy limits of law and protection of rights are both necessary. Exam tip: remember both together.
View question detailsWhat is the simple meaning of rule of law?
Correct answer: A
Rule of law means every person and government is under law. In exams remember it as a necessary condition of democracy.
View question detailsWhat should happen to citizens' rights in democracy?
Correct answer: B
Respect for citizens' rights is necessary in democracy. In exams remember rights and democracy together.
View question detailsIf rulers are considered above law this is against what?
Correct answer: C
Under rule of law rulers are not above law. In exams write that law applies to both rulers and citizens.
View question detailsArresting a citizen without reason in democracy is against what?
Correct answer: D
Arrest without reason violates citizens' rights. In exams connect personal liberty with rights.
View question detailsHow should all citizens be before law?
Correct answer: A
Under the rule of law, every citizen is equal before the law. Wealth, position, caste, religion, or power must not give anyone special legal treatment. Option B is incorrect because economic or social status cannot determine how the law applies. Exam tip: Remember that equality before law is a key feature of democracy.
View question detailsIf government breaks law at will which principle will weaken?
Correct answer: A
Government must also work according to law. In exams remember law as a limit on government power.
View question detailsFreedom of expression in democracy is linked with what?
Correct answer: B
Freedom of expression is part of citizens' rights. In exams understand freedom to speak as a democratic right.
View question detailsWhat does rule of law prevent?
Correct answer: C
Rule of law prevents arbitrary rule. In exams write rule of law as opposite of arbitrariness.
View question detailsIf citizens are stopped from expressing their views which right is affected?
Correct answer: D
Stopping people from expressing views affects freedom of expression. In exams treat opinion and expression as rights.
View question detailsHow should police work in democracy?
Correct answer: A
In democracy police should work according to law. In exams write that administration is bound by law.
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