Question Bank — Citizenship: Rights and Duties

Section A — MCQs (10 questions, 1 mark each)

1. Which of the following best describes citizenship as per the chapter?
   a) Only legal membership of a country
   b) Legal membership combined with social responsibility and active participation
   c) Merely being a resident of a country
   d) Only the right to vote

2. The Citizenship Act that sets rules for gaining or losing citizenship in India is:
   a) Citizenship Act of 1950
   b) Citizenship Act of 1955 and Citizenship (Amendment) Act of 2019
   c) Fundamental Rights Act of 1950
   d) Article 51A Act

3. Which Article guarantees the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
   a) Article 14
   b) Article 21
   c) Article 32
   d) Article 51A

4. Assertion (A): Rights and duties are two sides of the same coin.
   Reason (R): Rights are protected by law while duties are moral and social responsibilities that help protect everyone’s rights.
   Options:
   a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
   b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
   c) A is true but R is false.
   d) A is false but R is true.

5. The principle of equity, as illustrated in the chapter, means:
   a) Giving exactly the same support to everyone
   b) Giving support according to the needs of individuals to address existing inequalities
   c) Treating all people identically regardless of differences
   d) Providing reservations only

6. Which of the following is not a Fundamental Duty listed in Article 51A?
   a) To protect and improve the natural environment
   b) To develop scientific temper
   c) To ensure education for children between 6–14 years
   d) To pay taxes

7. Assertion (A): Discrimination, whether visible or invisible, violates Fundamental Rights.
   Reason (R): It creates social barriers and prevents people from enjoying equality, dignity and inclusion.
   Options:
   a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
   b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
   c) A is true but R is false.
   d) A is false but R is true.

8. The Right against Exploitation prohibits:
   a) Child labour in hazardous situations and bonded labour
   b) Only untouchability
   c) Only religious practices
   d) Freedom of speech

9. Cultural and educational rights protect:
   a) Only majority communities
   b) Language, script, culture and the right of minorities to establish educational institutions
   c) Only government schools
   d) Only religious practices

10. The chapter states that inclusion means:
    a) Giving the same facilities to everyone
    b) Creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected and has equal access to opportunities
    c) Only providing reservations
    d) Excluding people based on background

Section B — Very Short Answer (6 questions, 2 marks each)

1. Define citizenship as given in the chapter.
2. State any two differences between a resident and a citizen.
3. What is meant by ‘equity’ as explained in the chapter?
4. List any two Fundamental Rights along with their article numbers.
5. Mention any two Fundamental Duties related to the environment and animals.
6. What is the difference between visible and invisible discrimination according to the chapter?

Section C — Short Answer (5 questions, 3 marks each)

1. Explain why rights and duties are considered “two sides of the same coin”.
2. Describe any three ways in which the Right to Equality protects citizens.
3. How does the Right against Exploitation safeguard children? Give two points.
4. Compare equality and equity with reference to the illustrations in the chapter.
5. Why is the Right to Constitutional Remedies called the “heart and soul of the Constitution”?

Section D — Long Answer (3 questions, 5 marks each)

1. Analyse the causes and consequences of discrimination as discussed in the chapter. How does it affect both the individual and society?
2. Discuss the significance of Fundamental Duties in strengthening Indian democracy. Explain with any four examples from the chapter.
3. “Inclusion goes beyond reservations.” Explain this statement with reference to the chapter’s discussion on rights, duties and the examples of Meena, Ravi, Gaganjit and others.

Section E — Source-Based (2 questions, 4 marks each)

Source 1

“A citizen is someone who legally belongs to a country and is a member of its political community i.e. they can participate in the decision-making of the country. In a democracy, citizenship gives rights such as voting, free speech, and living and working safely, but these rights have limits. At the same time, citizens have duties like obeying the law, paying taxes, respecting others, and helping keep society safe. Citizenship is both a legal identity and a social responsibility.”

1. What does the source mean by “political community”? (1)
2. Identify two rights and two duties mentioned in the source. (1)
3. Why does the chapter say citizenship is both a legal identity and a social responsibility? (1)
4. How does active participation form part of citizenship according to the source? (1)

Source 2

“Discrimination is mistreating any person or group because of their caste, religion, ethnicity, disability, race, physical appearance, gender, sexuality, or economic background. This is not only unethical, but also legally prohibited. Discriminating against someone based on the above-mentioned backgrounds not only impacts the affected person or group (both psychologically and physically), but also the society as a whole.”

1. List any three grounds of discrimination mentioned in the source. (1)
2. Why is discrimination described as both unethical and legally prohibited? (1)
3. How does discrimination affect the individual and society according to the source? (1)
4. Name one example from the chapter that shows invisible discrimination. (1)