Additional
Questions democratic Rights
Describe the role
of Milosevic In massacre happened in Kosovo in April 1999.
Answer
A narrow minded Serb
nationalist Milosevic (pronounced Miloshevich ) had won the election. His
government was very hostile to the Kosovo Albanians. He wanted the
Ethnic minorities like
Albanians should either leave the country or accept the dominance of the Serbs.
After that a massacre happened
to an Albanian families in a town in Kosovo in April 1999.
This was one of the worst
instances of killings based on ethnic prejudices in recent times
This massacre was being
carried out by the army of their own country.
What is rule of law?
Answer
The Constitution says that
the government shall not deny to any person in India
It means that the laws apply
in the same manner to all, regardless of a person’s status. This is called the
rule of law.
Describe the Right
to Equality.
Answer
The Constitution says that
the government shall not deny to any person in India
The government shall not
discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex
or place of birth.
Every citizen shall have access to public
places like shops, restaurants, hotels, and cinema halls.
All citizens have equality of
opportunity in matters relating to employment or appointment to any position in
the government.
The practice of
untouchability has been forbidden in any form.
Elaborate the term Untouchability.
Answer
Untouchability here does not
only mean refusal to touch people belonging to certain castes.
It refers to any belief or
social practice which looks down upon people on account of their birth with
certain caste labels.
Such practice denies them
interaction with others or access to public places as equal citizens.
What is Right to
Freedom? What types of freedom has provided by Indian Constitution to its
citizens?
Answer
Freedom means absence of
constraints.
We want to do things in the
way we want to do them. Others should not dictate us what we should do.
So, under the Indian
Constitution all citizens have,
The right to Freedom of
speech and expression.
Assembly in a peaceful manner.
Form associations and unions.
Move freely throughout the
country.
Reside in any part of the
country.
Practice any profession, or
to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
Write the
provisions of Freedom of speech and expression.
Answer
We may disagree with a policy
of government or activities of an association. You are free to criticize the
government or the activities of the association.
We have the freedom to think
differently and express our views accordingly.
We may publicize your views
through a pamphlet, magazine or newspaper or can do it through paintings,
poetry or songs.
Citizens have the freedom to
hold meetings, processions, rallies and demonstrations on any issue. Discuss.
If people want to discuss a
problem, exchange ideas, mobilize public support to a cause, or seek votes for
a candidate or party in an election.
People can hold meetings
peacefully. They should not lead to public disorder or breach of peace in
society.
Those who participate in these activities and
meetings should not carry weapons with them. Citizens also can form
associations.
The Constitution
says that no person can be deprived of his life or personal liberty except
according to procedure established by law. Justify the statement.
Answer
It means that no person can
be killed unless the court has ordered a death sentence.
It also means that a
government or police officer can arrest or detain any citizen unless he has
proper legal justification.
Even when they do, they have
to follow some procedures.
The constitution has given
some rights to a person who is arrested and detained. Write those rights.
A person who is arrested and
detained in custody will have to be informed of the reasons for such arrest and
detention.
A person who is arrested and
detained shall be produced before the nearest magistrate within a period of 24
hours of arrest.
Such a person has the right
to consult a lawyer or engage a lawyer for his defence.
The Constitution
specifies the cultural and educational rights of the minorities. Give their
details.
Answer
Any section of citizens with
a distinct language or culture has a right to conserve it.
Admission to any educational
institution maintained by government or receiving government aid cannot be
denied to any citizen on the ground of religion or language. All minorities have the right to establish and
administer educational institutions of their choice.
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