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Chapter 4 Fundamental Rights Part 1 Solutions

Complete Maharashtra State Board Balbharati & Yuvakbharati textbook solutions for Chapter 4 Fundamental Rights Part 1. Step-by-step solved exercises, numerical problems, and digest answers.

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Maharashtra Board Class 7 Civics Solutions Chapter 4 Fundamental Rights Part 1

Class 7 Civics Chapter 4 Fundamental Rights Part 1 Textbook Questions and Answers

1. Answer the following questions in brief:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
What do you understand by ‘Fundamental Rights’?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(i) Demanding one’s rights is insisting on creating an atmosphere conducive to the development of the self as well as the entire society.

(ii) The Indian Constitution has guaranteed equal rights to all citizens in order to create this conducive atmosphere.

(iii) These rights are Fundamental Rights.

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Name the awards that are conferred by the Government upon people for their distinguished contribution in different fields.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Padmashree, Padmabhushan, Padmavibhushan.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Why is it prohibited to employ children under 14 years of age in hazardous places?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(i) Employing children under 14 years of age in hazardous places can be dangerous. Children may be grievously injured and they may even lose their life.

(ii) To prevent the exploitation of children and ban oppression of any kind, it is prohibited to employ children under 14 years of age in hazardous places.

Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Why has the Constitution given equal rights to all citizens?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(i) We get rights at birth. Every newborn baby has a right to live.

(ii) The entire society and government takes efforts to ensure that the baby is in the best of health.

(iii) Only when all individuals get protection from injustice, exploitation, discrimination and deprivation, will they be able to develop their skills and qualities.

(iv) Demanding one’s rights is insisting on creating an atmosphere conducive to the development of the self as well as the entire society.

(v) The Indian Constitution has guaranteed equal rights to all citizens in order to create this conducive atmosphere.

2. Prepare a picture strip on the right to liberty
Answer:

3. Correct and rewrite the following sentences:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
No one gets rights at birth.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
We get rights at birth.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Government can deprive you of a job by discriminating on the basis of religion, sex, place of birth while giving government jobs.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
According to the Right to Equality mentioned in our Constitution the State cannot discriminate against any citizen on grounds of religion, sex, place of birth or other grounds

4. Complete the following graphical description.

Answer:

Activities:

Class 7 Civics Chapter 4 Fundamental Rights Part 1 InText Questions and Answers

Do this:

Following are the actions of A, B and C. Which kind of freedom do you connect them with?

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
‘A’ established ‘Adivasi Co-operation Forum’ to solve the problems of the tribal people.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Freedom to Assemble Peacefully.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
‘B’ decided to move his father’s bakery production from Goa to Maharashtra.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Freedom to move freely throughout the territory of India.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
‘C’ found some lacunae in the new tax policy of the Government. He wrote an artide about it and sent it to a newspaper for publication.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Freedom of Speech and Expression.

Let’s discuss:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

You see such boards in shops and hotels. In what way are they related to the Fundamental rights in the Constitution?

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

They ensure that the Right against Exploitation mentioned in the Constitution is honoured and the right is not denied to the workers and children.

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
You must be aware of children’s rights. Can you name two important rights of children?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Right to Protection:

(b) Right to Development

Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Can rights be taken away?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
No, the rights cannot be taken away by anyone.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
If rights are taken away, who should we contact for redressal?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
If rights are taken away one may appeal in the courts to seek justice for the same.
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
If the pet animals could speak, what rights do you think they would ask from you?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
What are the advantages of equality before law and equal protection of the law?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Class 7 Civics Chapter 4 Fundamental Rights Part 1 Additional Important Questions and Answers

Complete the sentence by choosing the appropriate words from the options given below:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
The ______ has guaranteed equal rights to all citizens in order to create a conducive atmosphere.(Indian judiciary, Indian Government, Indian Constitution)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Indian Constitution
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
We have protection from arrest without _______. (prior intimation, proof, warrant)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
warrant
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
________ gives a guarantee of all the liberties necessary from the point of view of an individual. (Right to Equality, Right to Liberty Right against Exploitation)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Right to Liberty
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
______ implies getting a guarantee to live and availability of a conducive environment for living. (Right against Exploitation, Right to Liberty, Right to Life)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Right to Life
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
All children between 6 and ______ years of age are entitled to get education as a Fundamental Right. (11,10,14)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
14
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
It is prohibited to employ children under _______ years of age in hazardous places. (10,14,16)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
16

Match the following:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Column ‘A’

Column ‘B’

(1) Right to Equality

(a) liberties necessary from the point of view of individuals

(2) Right to Liberty

(b) bans all types of oppression.

(3) Right against

(c) No discrimination

Exploitation

amongst citizens.

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

1 – c
2 – a
3 – b

Name the following:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
The equal rights guaranteed to all citizens by the Indian Constitution in order to create a conducive atmosphere for the development of the self and the entire society.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Fundamental Rights.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
According to this right, the State cannot discriminate among citizens as superior- interior or men-women and cannot give different treatment or privileges to anybody.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Right to Equality.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
The State cannot discriminate against any citizen on these grounds for government employment.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Religion, caste, race, sex, descent or place of birth or religion.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
This inhuman practice that was prevalent in our country has been abolished by law.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Untouchability.
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
These titles have been abolished as it creates artificial hierarchy among people.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Raja, Maharaja, Raobahadur.
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
Any two freedoms we enjoy as Indian citizens.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Freedom of Speech and Expression, Freedom to Assemble Peacefully.
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
The new right included in the Right to Liberty.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Right to Education.
Question 8 Maharashtra Board Solution
Children between this age group are entitled to get education as a Fundamental Right.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
6-14 years.
Question 9 Maharashtra Board Solution
Two places where children cannot be made to work.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Factories, Mines.
Question 10 Maharashtra Board Solution
It implies getting a guarantee to live and availability of a conducive environment for living.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Right to Life.

Answer in one or two sentences:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
When will individual be able to develop their skills and qualities?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Only when all individuals get protection from injustice, exploitation, discrimination and deprivation, will the individuals be able to j develop their skills and qualities.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
What does demanding one’s rights imply?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Demanding one’s rights is insisting on creating an atmosphere conducive to the development of the self as well as the entire society.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
What does the Right to Education ensure?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Right to Education ensures that no child between the age of 6 and 14 will be deprived of education.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Which are the different forms of exploitation which are prevented through Right against Exploitation?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Bonded labour or forcing somebody to work against his wish, treating somebody like a slave, denying them legitimate compensation, making them do excessive or strenuous work, starving them or ill-treating them are different forms of exploitation which are prevented through Right against Exploitation

Write short notes on:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Right to Equality
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
According to the Right to Equality, the State cannot discriminate among citizens as superior-inferior or a men-women and cannot give different treatment or privileges to anybody. The same law applies equally to all. Many laws give protection. For example, we have protection from arrest without warrant. The State cannot discriminate even while extending such protection.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Right to Liberty
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
This is a very important right given by the Constitution. It gives a guarantee of all the liberties necessary from the point of view of the individual. As Indian citizens, we have the right to:
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Right against Exploitation
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(i) The right against exploitation implies the right to prevent exploitation.

(ii) While the Constitution has banned all types of oppressions through the right against exploitation, it has made a special provision to prevent the exploitation of children.

(iii) Accordingly, it is prohibited to employ children under 14 years of age in hazardous places.

(iv) Children cannot be employed or made to work in factories and mines.

(v) Exploitation includes bonded labour or forcing somebody to work against his wish, treating somebody like a slave, denying them legitimate compensation, making them do excessive or strenuous work, starving them or ill-treating them.

(vi) Generally women, children, the weaker sections of society and powerless people are exploited.

(vii) This right enables us to stand up against any kind of exploitation.

Correct and rewrite the following sentences:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
No one gets rights at birth.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
We get rights at birth.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
The government can deprive you of a job by discriminating on the basis of religion, sex, place of birth while giving government jobs.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
According to the Right to Equality mentioned in our Constitution the State cannot discriminate against any citizen on grounds of religion, sex, place of birth or other grounds.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
People can have titles like Raja, Maharaja, Raobahadur etc.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The Constitution has abolished titles like Raja,, Maharaja, Raobahadur etc., that create aq artificial hierarchy among people.