Which option is a positive result of protecting human rights?

Increase in respect, security and trust among citizens

The governing idea is that human rights protection creates conditions for equal citizenship and democratic trust. When people know that discrimination, violence, arbitrary treatment, and abuse can be challenged, they are more likely to feel secure and respected. This strengthens confidence in public institutions and encourages citizens to participate openly in society. Thus option B is the positive result: protection can increase respect, security, and trust among citizens. Option A describes harmful conditions, not protection. Options C and D involve suppressing complaints and silencing vulnerable groups, which are themselves violations of democratic rights and would weaken public confidence rather than strengthen it.

This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: Democratic Rights. Topic: The significance of rights in a democracy.