If a citizen peacefully criticizes a government policy, which right protects him?

Correct answer: Right to Freedom

Answer: C, the Right to Freedom, especially freedom of speech and expression. In a democracy, citizens must be able to discuss public policies, express disagreement and hold the government accountable. Peaceful criticism is part of public debate, so it is protected rather than treated as disloyalty. The protection is not unlimited: speech may be subject to reasonable restrictions under law, for example when necessary to protect public order or the rights and safety of others. Option A protects religious belief and practice, but the situation is political expression, not religion. Option B deals with forced labour, trafficking and hazardous child labour, so it does not apply. Option D concerns the preservation of a group’s language, script and culture, not general criticism of policy. C wins because the key clue is peaceful expression of an opinion about government. Memory cue: peaceful public criticism is democratic speech, protected under the Right to Freedom.