NCERT 9th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Democratic Rights

Question: What was the Amnesty International’s report regarding the prisoners in Guantanamo Bay? State the condition of prisoners according to the report of Amnesty International in Guantanamo Bay.

Answer: Amnesty International which is an international human rights organisation, collected information in Guantanamo Bay and reported:

1. Families of prisoners, media or even UN representatives were not allowed to meet these prisoners. The US army arrested them, interrogated them and decided whether to keep them there or not.
2. There was no trial before any magistrate in the US. Nor could these prisoners approach courts in their own country.
3. The prisoners were being tortured in ways that violated United States Laws.
4. They were being denied the treatment that even prisoners of war must get as per international treaties.
5. Prisoners were not released even after they were officially declared not guilty.

Question: “Saudi Arabia is not a democratic country”. Justify. Mention any two rights which are enjoyed by the Indian citizens but not by citizens of Saudi Arabia.
Or
Compare the situation of India and Saudi Arabia in terms of right to freedom in both the countries.

Answer:

1. The country is ruled by a hereditary king and the people: have no role in electing or changing their rulers.
2. The king selects the legislature as well as the executive: He appoints the judges and can change any of their decisions.
3. Citizens cannot form political parties or any political organisations.

Rights enjoyed by Indians but not by Saudi Arabians:

1. There is no freedom of religion. Every citizen is required to be Muslim. Non-Muslim residents can follow their religion in private, but not in public.
2. Women are subjected to many public restrictions. The testimony of one man is considered equal to that of two women.

Question: State any three rights guaranteed by the Constitution of South Africa.

Answer:

1. Right to privacy, so that citizens or their home cannot be searched, their phones cannot be tapped, their communication cannot be opened.
2. Right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well being.
3. Right to have access to adequate housing.

Question: Which fundamental right is being violated under the following circumstances.
1. A student belonging to SC category is not being allowed to use a public park.
2. Citizens are not being allowed to hold a meeting.
3. A women was sold to a rich landlord.
4. You are being denied admission to a government college on the basis of your religion.

Answer:

1. Right to Equality.
2. Right to Freedom.
3. Right against Exploitation
4. Cultural and Educational Right

Question: Explain the Right against Exploitation.
Or
Mention the provisions of Fundamental Right against exploitation.

Answer:

1. Prohibition of Traffic in Human Beings and Forced Lab our: Under this traffic in human beings and “begar” or any other form of forced labor is prohibited. This means that sale and purchase of women, men and children and making a person work against their will without payment is banned.
2. Prohibition of Employment of Children in Factories: No child below the age of 14 years shall be employed in a factory or mine and in other hazardous work. Thus child labor is banned, because this is considered as an exploitation, and as such it is illegal.