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SAI International school
Session 2020-21
Grade- IX
Political Science
Ch-5 Democratic Rights
Sub topic-4- Expanding Scope of Rights
Home assignment
Subjective
1 What has led to the expansion of the scope of rights? 1
Ans Judicial pronouncements, laws and covenants have helped in the expansion in the scope
of rights.

2 A __________ is a agreement between individuals groups or countries to uphold a rule or 1
Ans principle.
Covenant.
3 Match the Fundamental rights with the correct articles under which they are 1
provided:
Column A Column B
a) Right to property i) Fundamental Right
b) Right to life ii) Constitutional Right
c) Right to information iii) Article 21
d) Right Education iv) Freedom of speech and expression
A. a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
B. a-iv, b-ii, c-iii, d-i
C. a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
D. a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i

4 Discuss the role of Judgments in expanding the scope of rights. 3
Ans ➢ Courts in India through Judicial pronouncements give new rights to the people by
interpret various legal provisions and the Constitution.
➢ The Supreme Court has stretched the scope of right to life to include right to food.
5 What are the new kinds of rights guaranteed by the Constitution of South Africa? 5
Ans ➢ Right to privacy
➢ Right to clean environment
➢ Right to adequate housing
➢ Right to Health care
➢ Right to sufficient food and water.