CBSE Class 9 Social Science Civics Democratic Rights Quiz 2

1. What was the reason given by America for imprisoning people at Guantanamo Bay?

A They had been caught spying. B They were planning to kill the US President. C They were planning to set up a Communist government in USA. D America considered them as enemies and linked them to the attack on New York on 11th September, 2001.

2. Which of these options is not correct regarding Saudi Arabian political system?

A The king selects the executive, legislature and judiciary B Citizens cannot form political parties C There is no freedom of religion D none of the above

3. What was Milosevic’s attitude towards the Albanians?

A His government was hostile to the Kosovo Albanians B He wanted to bring equality between Serbs and Albanians C He wanted Serbs to dominate the Albanians D Both (a) and (c)

4. What is meant by ‘rights’?

A One’s demand to get everything without sharing with others B Claims of a person over other fellow beings, society and the government C Not possessing any freedoms D none of the above

5. Under which Fundamental Right has the Parliament enacted a law giving the Right to Information to the citizens?

A Right to freedom of religion B Right to freedom of thought and expression C Right to freedom of equality D Right to constitutional remedies

6. The right to seek the enforcement of all Fundamental Rights is called:

A Right against Exploitation B Right to Freedom C Right to Constitutional Remedies D Cultural and Educational Rights

7. What did Dr. Ambedkar refer to the ‘Right to Constitutional Remedies’ as?

A The brain of our Constitution B The heart and soul of our Constitution C The heart of our Constitution D the soul of our Constitution

8. When was the NHRC set up?

A 1998 B 1996 C 1993 D 2001

9. Which of the following terms is correct for the feature of the Indian constitution stating that no person is above the law?

A State of law B Application of law C Rule of law D Governance by law

10. What does the Constitution say about the practice of untouchability?

A It stands abolished B Its practice in any form is punishable by law C Since it is an age-old custom, it should be respected D Both (a) and (b)