NCERT Class 9 Political Science — Chapter 4: Democratic rights

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Which one of the following pairs of Fundamental Rights and their provisions is NOT correctly matched?

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Options

ARight to Equality: Access to shops, hotels, and public places.
BRight against Exploitation: Prohibition of employment of children in factories.
CRight to Freedom of Religion: Right of minorities to establish educational institutions.
DRight to Freedom: Practice any profession or occupation.

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Solution

The correct option is

Right to Freedom of Religion: Right of minorities to establish educational institutions.

Explanation

The Constitution of India classifies Fundamental Rights into six distinct categories based on the nature of the rights provided. These are the Right to Equality (Articles 14–18), Right to Freedom (Articles 19–22), Right against Exploitation (Articles 23–24), Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25–28), Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29–30), and Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32).

Right to Equality: Access to shops, hotels, and public places. is correctly matched: The Right to Equality encompasses Articles 14 to 18. Specifically, Article 15(2) provides that no citizen shall be subject to any disability, liability, restriction, or condition with regard to access to shops, public restaurants, hotels, and places of public entertainment.
Right to Freedom: Practice any profession or occupation. is correctly matched: The Right to Freedom encompasses Articles 19 to 22. Article 19(1)(g) guarantees all citizens the right to practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade, or business.
Right against Exploitation: Prohibition of employment of children in factories. is correctly matched: The Right against Exploitation encompasses Articles 23 and 24. Article 24 explicitly prohibits the employment of children below the age of fourteen years in any factory, mine, or other hazardous activities.
Right to Freedom of Religion: Right of minorities to establish educational institutions. is NOT correctly matched: The Right to Freedom of Religion covers Articles 25 to 28 (freedom of conscience, management of religious affairs, etc.). The right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions is guaranteed under Article 30, which falls under the separate category of Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29–30).

Key Takeaway: It is essential to distinguish between the "Right to Freedom of Religion" (Articles 25–28) and "Cultural and Educational Rights" (Articles 29–30). Protection of minority educational institutions is a Cultural and Educational Right, not a Religious Freedom right.

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Consider the following statements regarding the "Right to Education" in India: 1. It is a Fundamental Right. 2. It guarantees free and compulsory education to all children up to the age of 18. 3. It places the responsibility solely on parents, not the government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Under the Right to Constitutional Remedies, a citizen whose Fundamental Rights have been violated has the right to:

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The correct option is

Right to Freedom of Religion: Right of minorities to establish educational institutions.

Explanation

Right to Equality: Access to shops, hotels, and public places. is correctly matched: The Right to Equality encompasses Articles 14 to 18. Specifically, Article 15(2) provides that no citizen shall be subject to any disability, liability, restriction, or condition with regard to access to shops, public restaurants, hotels, and places of public entertainment.
Right to Freedom: Practice any profession or occupation. is correctly matched: The Right to Freedom encompasses Articles 19 to 22. Article 19(1)(g) guarantees all citizens the right to practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade, or business.
Right against Exploitation: Prohibition of employment of children in factories. is correctly matched: The Right against Exploitation encompasses Articles 23 and 24. Article 24 explicitly prohibits the employment of children below the age of fourteen years in any factory, mine, or other hazardous activities.
Right to Freedom of Religion: Right of minorities to establish educational institutions. is NOT correctly matched: The Right to Freedom of Religion covers Articles 25 to 28 (freedom of conscience, management of religious affairs, etc.). The right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions is guaranteed under Article 30, which falls under the separate category of Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29–30).