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Are the following statements in keeping with democracy as a value? Why? a. Father to daughter: I don’t want to hear your opinion about your marriage. In our family, children marry where the parents tell them to. b. Teacher to student: Don’t disturb my concentration by asking me questions in the classroom. c. Employee to the officer: Our working hours must be reduced according to the law.

The statement does not keep with democracy as a value, as the daughter is not allowed to express her opinion. The statement does not keep with democracy as a value, as students are not allowed to ask questions, which is their right. The statement keeps with democracy as law, as the employee voices their opinion for their right under the law.

Social StudiesClass 9CBSE

Write a response to the following arguments against democracy: a. The army is the most disciplined and corruption-free organisation in the country. Therefore, the army should rule the country. b. The rule of the majority means the rule of ignorant people. What we need is the rule of the wise, even if they are in small numbers. c. If we want religious leaders to guide us in spiritual matters, why not invite them to guide us in politics as well? The country should be ruled by religious leaders.

The army is a disciplined organisation. However, it is unfair if an army rules, as the army was not chosen by the citizens, and hence, it will be an undemocratic practice. The rule of the majority is not the rule of ignorant people. Wisdom is subjective, and the government is run by people who know law and order. Religion and politics are two different things. While religion can guide someone towards religious affairs, it cannot guide anyone towards politics, which is an important segment of a nation.

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There are 40 villages in a district where the government has made no provision for drinking water. These villagers met and considered many methods of forcing the government to respond to their needs. Which of these is not a democratic method? a. Filing a case in the courts claiming that water is part of the right to life. b. Boycotting the next elections to give a message to all parties. c. Organising public meetings against the government’s policies. d. Paying money to government officials to get water.

Paying money to government officials to get water is not a democratic method.

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Which of these is not a valid reason for arguing that there is a lesser possibility of famine in a democratic country? a. Opposition parties can draw attention to hunger and starvation. b. A free press can report suffering from famine in different parts of the country. c. The government fears its defeat in the next elections. d. People are free to believe in and practise any religion.

The statement, ‘People are free to believe in and practice any religion’, is not a valid reason for arguing that there is a lesser possibility of famine in a democratic country.

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Each of these statements contains a democratic and undemocratic element. Write out the two separately for each statement. a. A minister said that some laws have to be passed by the parliament in order to conform to the regulations decided by the World Trade Organisation (WTO). b. The Election Commission ordered re-polling in a constituency where large-scale rigging was reported. c. Women’s representation in parliament has barely reached 10 per cent. This led women’s organisations to demand one-third of seats for women.

Democratic element – A minister said that some laws have to be passed by the parliament. Undemocratic element – Conform to the regulations decided by the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Democratic element – The Election Commission ordered re-polling in a constituency. Undemocratic element – Large-scale rigging was reported. Democratic element – Women’s organisations to demand one-third of seats for women. Undemocratic element – Women’s representation in parliament has barely reached 10 per cent.

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Which of these is not a good argument in favour of democracy? Why? a. People feel free and equal in a democracy. b. Democracies resolve conflict in a better way than others. c. Democratic government is more accountable to the people. d. Democracies are more prosperous than others.

Democracies are more prosperous than others is not a good argument in favour of democracy. There are examples of countries being democratic but not as prosperous as other countries which are not democratic. Democracy means that the citizen of the country is involved in the decision-making process and electing the leaders. It does not necessarily guarantee prosperity, as there are other factors like geography, economic capacity, government policies, human resources, mineral resources, etc.

Social StudiesClass 9CBSE

Here is some information about four countries. Based on this information, how would you classify each of these countries? Write ‘democratic’, ‘undemocratic’ or ‘not sure’ against each of these. a. Country P: The parliament cannot pass a law about the army without the consent of the Chief of the Army. b. Country Q: The parliament cannot pass a law reducing the powers of the judiciary. c. Country R: The country’s leaders cannot sign any treaty with another country without taking permission from its neighbouring country. d. Country S: All the major economic decisions about the country are taken by officials of the central bank, which the ministers cannot change.

Country P: Undemocratic Country Q: Democratic Country R: Undemocratic Country S: Undemocratic

Social StudiesClass 9CBSE

. Here is some information about the four countries. Based on this information, how would you classify each of these countries? Write ‘democratic’, ‘undemocratic’ or ‘not sure’ against each of these. a. Country A: People who do not accept the country’s official religion do not have a right to vote. b. Country B: The same party has been winning elections for the last twenty years. c. Country C: The Ruling party has lost in the last three elections. d. Country D: There is no independent election commission.

Country A: Undemocratic Country B: Not sure Country C: Democratic Country D: Undemocratic

Social StudiesClass 9CBSE

When Madhurima went to the property registration office, the exercises Registrar told her, “You can’t write your name as Madhurima Banerjee d/o A. K. Banerjee. You are married, you must give your husband’s name. Your husband’s surname is Rao. So your name should be changed to Madhurima Rao.” She did not agree. She said, “If my husband’s name has not changed after marriage, why should mine?” In your opinion, who is right in this dispute? And why?

Madhurima is right. The registrar is violating her right to freedom. The question of choosing the surname of her husband or her father is totally Madhurima’s discretion. By insisting her to adapt to her husband’s surname, the registrar violated her right to choose and her right to privacy.

Social StudiesClass 9CBSE

Manoj went to a college to apply for admission into an MBA course. The clerk refused to take his application and said, “You, the son of a sweeper, wish to be a manager! Has anyone done this job in your community? Go to the municipality office and apply for a sweeper’s position”. Which of Manoj’s fundamental rights is being violated in this instance?

Manoj’s fundamental right to equality has been violated. The right to equality confers the right to get employment regardless of caste, gender, or religion. The other right that has been violated is the right to freedom. This right confers freedom or personal liberty for anyone to seek a job.

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Are there restrictions on the right to freedom justified? Give reasons for your answer. a. Indian citizens need permission to visit some border areas of the country for reasons of security. b. Outsiders are not allowed to buy property in some areas to protect the interest of the local population. c. The government bans the publication of a book that can go against the ruling party in the next elections.

Yes, it is justified. Even though the right to travel to any part of the country is a fundamental right, there are some reasonable restrictions. These restrictions are applied to secure the interests of different communities of the country and also to maintain law and order. Yes, this is justified, as the intention is to secure the cultural and linguistic rights of certain sections of the community. No, it is not justified. It curtails an individual’s fundamental right to freedom, where they can express their opinions. Freedom of speech and expression empowers people to exhibit their thoughts.

Social StudiesClass 9CBSE

Which of these statements about the relationship between democracy and rights is more valid? Give reasons for your preference. a. Every country that is a democracy gives rights to its citizens. b. Every country that gives rights to its citizens is a democracy. c. Giving rights is good, but it is not necessary for a democracy.

Every democratic country gives rights to its citizens, as the basic characteristic of being a democratic country is to focus on its citizens and work for their welfare. However, the country that gives rights to its citizens may or may not be democratic.

Social StudiesClass 9CBSE

Name the Fundamental Right under which each of the following rights falls: a. Freedom to propagate one’s religion b. Right to life c. Abolition of untouchability d. Ban on bonded labour

Right to Freedom of Religion Right to Freedom Right to Equality Right against Exploitation

Social StudiesClass 9CBSE

Which of the following rights is available under the Indian Constitution? a. Right to work b. Right to an adequate livelihood c. Right to protect one’s culture d. Right to privacy

Right to protect one’s culture

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Which of the following freedoms is not available to an Indian citizen? a. Freedom to criticise the government b. Freedom to participate in armed revolution c. Freedom to start a movement to change the government d. Freedom to oppose the central values of the Constitution

Freedom to participate in armed revolution

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Which of the following is not an instance of an exercise of a fundamental right? a. Workers from Bihar go to Punjab to work on the farms b. Christian missions set up a chain of missionary schools c. Men and women government employees get the same salary d. Parents’ property is inherited by their children

Parents’ property is inherited by their children

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The central location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean is considered of great significance. Why?

India is a southward extension of the Asian continent and is located in a central position between East and West Asia. The Indian Ocean provides a strategic central location to India, as it connects the East Asian countries with Europe in the West. The Deccan Peninsula also protrudes into the Indian Ocean, thus helping India establish close contact with West Asia, Africa and Europe from the western coast and with Southeast and East Asia from the eastern coast. There is no other country like India in the world which has a long coastline on the Indian Ocean and thus, justifying the naming of an ocean after it.

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The sun rises two hours earlier in Arunachal Pradesh as compared to Gujarat in the west, but the watches show the same time. How does this happen?

The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India is about 30°. The east-west extent is smaller than the north-south extent. There is a time lag of two hours from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh. As Arunachal Pradesh lies on the eastern side of India, the sun rises here earlier when compared to Gujarat. The time along the Standard Meridian of India (82°30’E) passing through Mirzapur (in Uttar Pradesh) is taken as the standard time for the whole country. The latitudinal extent influences the duration of day and night as one moves from south to north. Therefore, the watches show the same time in all parts of the country.

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(i) Name the group of islands lying in the Arabian Sea. (ii) Name the countries which are larger than India. (iii) Which island group of India lies to its south-east? (iv) Which island countries are our southern neighbours?

(i): India lies in the Northern hemisphere, with the mainland extending between latitudes 8°4’N and 37°6’N and longitudes 68°7’E and 97°25’E. The Tropic of Cancer (23° 30’N) divides the country into almost two equal parts, where the Lakshadweep islands lie in the Arabian Sea to the south-west of the mainland, and the Andaman and Nicobar islands lie in the Bay of Bengal to the south-east of the mainland. (ii): The countries which are larger than India are Russia, Canada, the U.S.A, China, Brazil and Australia. Russia is the largest of all countries, with an area of 17.09 million sq.km, while India has an area of 3.28 million sq.km. (iii): The Andaman and Nicobar islands lie to the south-east of India in the Bay of Bengal. India has a land boundary of about 15,200 km. The total length of the coastline, including the islands of Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep, is 7,516.6 km. (iv): The island countries that are our southern neighbours are Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Maldives Islands are situated to the south of the Lakshadweep Islands, whereas Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea formed by the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar.

Social StudiesClass 9CBSE

(i) The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through (a) Rajasthan (b) Odisha (c) Chhattisgarh (d) Tripura (ii) The easternmost longitude of India is (a) 97° 25′ E (b) 68° 7′ E (c) 77° 6′ E (d) 82° 32′ E (iii) Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim have common frontiers with (a) China (b) Bhutan (c) Nepal (d) Myanmar (iv) If you intend to visit Kavarati during your summer vacations, which one of the following Union Territories of India will you be going to (a) Puducherry (b) Lakshadweep (c) Andaman and Nicobar (d) Daman and Diu (v) My friend hails from a country which does not share a land boundary with India. Identify the country. (a) Bhutan (b) Tajikistan (c) Bangladesh (d) Nepal

Answer: (i) The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through – (b) Odisha. (ii) The easternmost longitude of India is – (a) 97° 25′ E. (iii) Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim have common frontiers with (c) Nepal. (iv) Kavarati is situated in the union territory of (b) Lakshadweep. (v) (b) Tajikistan does not share a land boundary with India.

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