Rights and Duties

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What is the primary purpose of rights?

  1. To protect individuals from government interference

  2. To ensure equal opportunities for all citizens

  3. To promote social harmony and cooperation

  4. To limit the power of the state


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rights are primarily intended to safeguard individuals from arbitrary actions by the government and to ensure their freedom and autonomy.

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental human right?

  1. Right to life

  2. Right to freedom of expression

  3. Right to own property

  4. Right to vote


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The right to vote is a political right, while the right to life, freedom of expression, and the right to own property are considered fundamental human rights.

What is the primary duty of citizens in a democracy?

  1. To obey the laws of the land

  2. To participate in the political process

  3. To pay taxes

  4. To serve in the military


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a democracy, citizens have a duty to obey the laws that are enacted through the democratic process.

Which of the following is NOT a duty of citizens in a democracy?

  1. To respect the rights of others

  2. To participate in the political process

  3. To pay taxes

  4. To serve in the military


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Serving in the military is not a duty of citizens in a democracy, although it may be a choice or a requirement in certain circumstances.

What is the relationship between rights and duties?

  1. Rights and duties are mutually exclusive

  2. Rights and duties are independent of each other

  3. Rights and duties are complementary and interdependent

  4. Rights and duties are in conflict with each other


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rights and duties are interconnected and interdependent. The enjoyment of rights often requires the fulfillment of duties, and the fulfillment of duties is necessary to protect and promote rights.

Which of the following is an example of a positive right?

  1. Right to life

  2. Right to freedom of expression

  3. Right to education

  4. Right to property


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Positive rights require active action from the government or society to provide certain benefits or services, such as education.

Which of the following is an example of a negative right?

  1. Right to life

  2. Right to freedom of expression

  3. Right to education

  4. Right to property


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Negative rights impose a duty on others to refrain from interfering with an individual's freedom or autonomy, such as the right to freedom of expression.

What is the purpose of duties in a society?

  1. To restrict individual freedom

  2. To promote social order and cooperation

  3. To limit the power of the government

  4. To protect individual rights


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Duties are essential for maintaining social order, cooperation, and harmony within a society.

Which of the following is NOT a duty of citizens in a democracy?

  1. To respect the rights of others

  2. To participate in the political process

  3. To pay taxes

  4. To serve in the military


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Serving in the military is not a duty of citizens in a democracy, although it may be a choice or a requirement in certain circumstances.

What is the relationship between rights and duties?

  1. Rights and duties are mutually exclusive

  2. Rights and duties are independent of each other

  3. Rights and duties are complementary and interdependent

  4. Rights and duties are in conflict with each other


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rights and duties are interconnected and interdependent. The enjoyment of rights often requires the fulfillment of duties, and the fulfillment of duties is necessary to protect and promote rights.

Which of the following is an example of a positive right?

  1. Right to life

  2. Right to freedom of expression

  3. Right to education

  4. Right to property


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Positive rights require active action from the government or society to provide certain benefits or services, such as education.

Which of the following is an example of a negative right?

  1. Right to life

  2. Right to freedom of expression

  3. Right to education

  4. Right to property


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Negative rights impose a duty on others to refrain from interfering with an individual's freedom or autonomy, such as the right to freedom of expression.

What is the purpose of duties in a society?

  1. To restrict individual freedom

  2. To promote social order and cooperation

  3. To limit the power of the government

  4. To protect individual rights


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Duties are essential for maintaining social order, cooperation, and harmony within a society.

What is the primary duty of citizens in a democracy?

  1. To obey the laws of the land

  2. To participate in the political process

  3. To pay taxes

  4. To serve in the military


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a democracy, citizens have a duty to obey the laws that are enacted through the democratic process.

Which of the following is NOT a duty of citizens in a democracy?

  1. To respect the rights of others

  2. To participate in the political process

  3. To pay taxes

  4. To serve in the military


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Serving in the military is not a duty of citizens in a democracy, although it may be a choice or a requirement in certain circumstances.

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