Unit 6: Citizenship (English)
1. What does citizenship generally imply in a political community?
- A) Ownership of property in the community
- B) Full and equal membership in the community
- C) Permanent residency
- D) Ability to vote only in local elections
- **Answer:** B) Full and equal membership in the community
2. Which of the following rights are commonly associated with democratic citizenship?
- A) Freedom to vote and freedom of speech
- B) Right to travel abroad freely
- C) Right to participate in religious institutions
- D) Right to accumulate wealth without restrictions
- **Answer:** A) Freedom to vote and freedom of speech
3. Who was a prominent leader in the Civil Rights Movement in the United States against segregation laws?
- A) Nelson Mandela
- B) Martin Luther King Jr.
- C) Mahatma Gandhi
- D) Abraham Lincoln
- **Answer:** B) Martin Luther King Jr.
4. In South Africa, under apartheid, Black citizens were:
- A) Allowed equal rights as Whites
- B) Restricted in movement and required to carry passes
- C) Free to purchase property anywhere
- D) Allowed to attend the same schools as Whites
- **Answer:** B) Restricted in movement and required to carry passes
5. What does the concept of “global citizenship” encourage people to recognize?
- A) National identity as the sole source of identity
- B) Exclusive rights within their own country
- C) An interconnected world and responsibility beyond national borders
- D) Full rights only within one's own state
- **Answer:** C) An interconnected world and responsibility beyond national borders
6. The Indian Constitution grants citizenship based on:
- A) Birth only
- B) Descent, registration, naturalization, or territorial inclusion
- C) Ethnic origin
- D) Religion only
- **Answer:** B) Descent, registration, naturalization, or territorial inclusion
7. T.H. Marshall defined citizenship as:
- A) A legal status given by the government without associated rights
- B) A status that bestows equality in rights and duties among community members
- C) A temporary privilege given to foreigners
- D) A responsibility only for the wealthy
- **Answer:** B) A status that bestows equality in rights and duties among community members
8. Which problem is commonly faced by refugees and stateless people?
- A) They are provided free education by all countries
- B) They have full political and civil rights in every country
- C) They often lack legal employment opportunities and education access
- D) They can own property in any country they reside in
- **Answer:** C) They often lack legal employment opportunities and education access
9. According to the text, which struggle is associated with the demand for equal citizenship in South Africa?
- A) Struggle for gender equality
- B) Struggle against colonial rulers
- C) Struggle against apartheid
- D) Struggle for economic reforms
- **Answer:** C) Struggle against apartheid
10. What does the term "stateless person" refer to?
- A) Someone with dual citizenship
- B) A person who does not have legal citizenship in any country
- C) A person with limited voting rights
- D) A citizen temporarily living abroad
- **Answer:** B) A person who does not have legal citizenship in any country
11. Which of the following is NOT typically included in the rights granted to citizens in democratic countries?
- A) Civil rights, like freedom of speech
- B) Right to hold any job globally
- C) Political rights, like the right to vote
- D) Socio-economic rights, such as access to education
- **Answer:** B) Right to hold any job globally
12. The Constitution of India ensures that the state does not discriminate against citizens on grounds of:
- A) Religion and race only
- B) Caste, gender, and educational qualification
- C) Religion, race, caste, sex, and place of birth
- D) Wealth and nationality
- **Answer:** C) Religion, race, caste, sex, and place of birth
13. Which concept emphasizes that certain obligations are owed by citizens to each other and their society?
- A) Passive citizenship
- B) Civil society
- C) Democratic representation
- D) Citizenship as community participation
- **Answer:** D) Citizenship as community participation
14. Which of these movements in the United States fought against racial segregation laws known as Segregation Laws?
- A) Abolitionist Movement
- B) Civil Rights Movement
- C) Women’s Suffrage Movement
- D) Labor Movement
- **Answer:** B) Civil Rights Movement
15. The concept of universal citizenship implies:
- A) Each state has the right to deny citizenship to any individual
- B) A single global authority granting citizenship rights
- C) Every person has a right to citizenship in a state, ensuring rights and security
- D) The elimination of all national borders
- **Answer:** C) Every person has a right to citizenship in a state, ensuring rights and security
16. According to T.H. Marshall, the three main types of rights that citizenship involves are:
- A) Political, economic, and cultural rights
- B) Religious, economic, and legal rights
- C) Civil, political, and social rights
- D) Educational, health, and freedom rights
- **Answer:** C) Civil, political, and social rights
17. Why do some democratic states restrict the right to citizenship based on factors like ethnic origin?
- A) To encourage diversity
- B) To maintain cultural unity
- C) To reduce population growth
- D) To prioritize certain religions over others
- **Answer:** B) To maintain cultural unity
18. The movement for Indian independence included the goal of:
- A) Establishing a monarchy
- B) Granting preferential citizenship to certain groups
- C) Creating a secular and inclusive nation-state
- D) Expanding British influence
- **Answer:** C) Creating a secular and inclusive nation-state
19. What is the relationship between social class and citizenship, according to T.H. Marshall?
- A) Citizenship reinforces social class divisions
- B) Citizenship helps reduce social class inequalities
- C) Only the wealthy should be granted citizenship
- D) Social class has no impact on citizenship
- **Answer:** B) Citizenship helps reduce social class inequalities
20. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates an obligation of citizenship in a democratic state?
- A) Demanding special privileges based on wealth
- B) Voting in elections and following laws
- C) Only following laws when convenient
- D) Avoiding involvement in community issues
- **Answer:** B) Voting in elections and following laws
21. The French Revolution of 1789 was significant in the history of citizenship because:
- A) It established the first monarchy in France
- B) It promoted the idea of equal rights and sovereignty of the people
- C) It enforced colonial rule over Asia
- D) It restricted civil rights in Europe
- **Answer:** B) It promoted the idea of equal rights and sovereignty of the people
22. In democratic societies, conflicts over citizenship rights are generally resolved by:
- A) Military intervention
- B) Political discussions and court rulings
- C) Complete withdrawal of rights
- D) Isolation of the affected individuals
- **Answer:** B) Political discussions and court rulings
23. What was the main argument of Martin Luther King Jr. against segregation laws in the U.S.?
- A) Segregation promotes equality in society
- B) Segregation creates artificial boundaries and reduces quality of life
- C) Segregation benefits economic growth
- D) Segregation improves community relations
- **Answer:** B) Segregation creates artificial boundaries and reduces quality of life
24. Which of the following statements best describes “global citizenship”?
- A) It refers to the right of every citizen to vote in any country
- B) It is a concept that emphasizes worldwide human rights and collective responsibilities
- C) It restricts international travel and movement
- D) It allows individuals to hold multiple national passports
- **Answer:** B) It is a concept that emphasizes worldwide human rights and collective responsibilities
25. The slogan “Mumbai for Mumbaikars” is an example of:
- A) Inclusive citizenship
- B) A demand for restrictions on internal migration
- C) A movement promoting global citizenship
- D) An initiative to support foreign migrants
- **Answer:** B) A demand for restrictions on internal migration
26. What is one challenge faced by stateless people?
- A) Unlimited voting rights in multiple countries
- B) Freedom to work legally in any country
- C) Inability to access basic services and rights
- D) Automatic citizenship in the country they reside in
- **Answer:** C) Inability to access basic services and rights
27. Why is citizenship considered a “project” in a democratic country like India?
- A) It is easily achieved and permanent for all residents
- B) It requires ongoing efforts to address the needs of all citizens fairly
- C) It is only granted to economically wealthy people
- D) It is a temporary status that can be revoked at any time
- **Answer:** B) It requires ongoing efforts to address the needs of all citizens fairly
28. Which of the following rights is protected under “civil rights” in democratic societies?
- A) Right to participate in religious institutions
- B) Right to life, liberty, and property
- C) Right to free transportation
- D) Right to hold public office automatically
- **Answer:** B) Right to life, liberty, and property
29. How does the concept of citizenship help to address class inequalities, according to T.H. Marshall?
- A) It imposes strict class divisions in society
- B) It promotes wealth accumulation for the rich
- C) It ensures equal rights and opportunities for all citizens
- D) It grants voting rights only to the wealthy
- **Answer:** C) It ensures equal rights and opportunities for all citizens
30. Why might a country like France ask citizens to assimilate into a shared national culture?
- A) To maintain diversity
- B) To ensure social and cultural unity among all citizens
- C) To discourage any form of public interaction
- D) To encourage ethnic segregation
- **Answer:** B) To ensure social and cultural unity among all citizens
31. Which of the following would best demonstrate a person’s responsibility as a citizen?
- A) Refusing to vote in elections
- B) Avoiding public service activities
- C) Participating in community improvement projects
- D) Focusing only on personal financial gain
- **Answer:** C) Participating in community improvement projects
32. What is the main reason many people migrate within their own country?
- A) To evade taxes
- B) To seek better job opportunities
- C) To avoid civil rights
- D) To acquire multiple citizenships
- **Answer:** B) To seek better job opportunities
33. The “right to freedom of movement” in a country typically allows citizens to:
- A) Work only in specific designated regions
- B) Travel and work freely within the country
- C) Apply for multiple nationalities
- D) Avoid legal responsibilities
- **Answer:** B) Travel and work freely within the country
34. Which of the following acts was introduced to protect the rights of street vendors in India?
- A) The Civil Rights Act, 1964
- B) The Citizenship Act, 1955
- C) The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014
- D) The Right to Livelihood Act, 2010
- **Answer:** C) The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014
35. Why might the urban poor struggle to exercise basic rights like voting?
- A) They are not legally recognized as citizens
- B) They often lack a fixed address needed for voter registration
- C) They are not interested in politics
- D) They are automatically disqualified from voting
- **Answer:** B) They often lack a fixed address needed for voter registration
36. What does the Indian Constitution guarantee to all citizens?
- A) Rights based on economic status
- B) Equal rights without discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth
- C) Rights exclusive to only men and women over 18
- D) Citizenship only to those with ancestral roots in India
- **Answer:** B) Equal rights without discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth
37. In what way can the right to freedom of movement impact local job markets in India?
- A) It restricts movement to only skilled workers
- B) It allows any citizen to work in any state, potentially causing local competition for jobs
- C) It limits the number of migrants entering a state
- D) It prevents workers from taking jobs outside their home state
- **Answer:** B) It allows any citizen to work in any state, potentially causing local competition for jobs
38. Which of the following is a civic responsibility of a citizen in a democratic society?
- A) Owning property
- B) Voting in elections and respecting laws
- C) Gaining personal wealth
- D) Refusing to pay taxes
- **Answer:** B) Voting in elections and respecting laws
39. According to democratic principles, how should conflicts regarding citizenship rights be resolved?
- A) By military intervention
- B) Through discussions, negotiations, and the legal system
- C) By implementing strict rules without feedback
- D) By removing citizenship rights from certain groups
- **Answer:** B) Through discussions, negotiations, and the legal system
40. The presence of slums in urban areas is often viewed as:
- A) A beneficial addition to the city economy
- B) A strain on city resources despite the valuable labor contribution of slum dwellers
- C) A space reserved for wealthier citizens
- D) A natural part of urban planning
- **Answer:** B) A strain on city resources despite the valuable labor contribution of slum dwellers
41. Citizenship in India can be acquired through various means, such as:
- A) Only by birth
- B) Birth, descent, registration, naturalization, or inclusion of territory
- C) Only by marriage to an Indian citizen
- D) Inheritance only
- **Answer:** B) Birth, descent, registration, naturalization, or inclusion of territory
42. In which section of the Indian Constitution can you find the provisions about citizenship?
- A) Part One
- B) Part Two
- C) Part Three
- D) Part Four
- **Answer:** B) Part Two
43. What was the primary goal of the Indian independence movement in terms of citizenship?
- A) To establish a theocratic state
- B) To create a secular and inclusive nation-state with equal rights for all
- C) To restrict citizenship to only native-born residents
- D) To maintain colonial rule
- **Answer:** B) To create a secular and inclusive nation-state with equal rights for all
44. Which of the following best describes the idea of “full and equal membership” in a democratic society?
- A) Equal access to basic rights and opportunities for all citizens
- B) Exclusive benefits for economically successful citizens
- C) Privileges granted only to citizens based on educational qualification
- D) Rights limited to citizens of specific ethnic backgrounds
- **Answer:** A) Equal access to basic rights and opportunities for all citizens
45. What is one reason why democratic states may impose quotas for certain jobs or college admissions for residents of a particular state?
- A) To restrict movement and prevent migration
- B) To protect local opportunities and address regional inequalities
- C) To discourage education in that state
- D) To limit access to basic rights
- **Answer:** B) To protect local opportunities and address regional inequalities
46. Which of the following reflects an issue commonly faced by urban slum dwellers?
- A) High quality of life with full city services
- B) Easy access to high-paying jobs
- C) Limited access to clean water, sanitation, and secure housing
- D) Free education and healthcare
- **Answer:** C) Limited access to clean water, sanitation, and secure housing
47. In the context of citizenship, the concept of "social rights" refers to:
- A) The right to own a business
- B) Access to education, healthcare, and a minimum standard of living
- C) Freedom to travel abroad
- D) Only the right to vote in national elections
- **Answer:** B) Access to education, healthcare, and a minimum standard of living
48. Which of these struggles is an example of a group fighting for their full rights of citizenship in India?
- A) The independence movement of the 1940s
- B) The women’s movement and the dalit movement
- C) The movement to restrict immigration
- D) The colonial rule struggle
- **Answer:** B) The women’s movement and the dalit movement
49. What role does the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) play?
- A) It grants citizenship to refugees
- B) It provides international protection and assistance to refugees
- C) It restricts migration between countries
- D) It offers free housing for all citizens
- **Answer:** B) It provides international protection and assistance to refugees
50. Which of these is a key characteristic of a democratic state?
- A) Unequal distribution of rights based on wealth
- B) A system where power is inherited
- C) Equal treatment and opportunities for all citizens under the law
- D) Citizenship granted only to men
- **Answer:** C) Equal treatment and opportunities for all citizens under the law
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