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Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Social Science
What Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy covers in Gujarat Board Class 9 Social Science: 4 topics.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 9 Social Science · 2026-27
Topics in Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy
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Human Rights and Their Constitutional Significance
- Human Rights are basic rights that ensure dignified existence and overall development of individuals
- United Nations declared Human Rights on December 10, 1948 - celebrated as Human Rights Day
- Human Rights included in Indian Constitution are called Fundamental Rights
2
Fundamental Rights - Six Categories
- Six Fundamental Rights: (1) Right to Equality (2) Right to Freedom (3) Right against Exploitation (4) Right to Freedom of Religion (5) Cultural and Educational Rights (6) Right to Constitutional Remed
- These rights protect citizens from government tyranny and ensure democratic functioning
- Rights can be suspended during Emergency but are otherwise guaranteed to all citizens
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Right to Equality (Articles 14-18)
- 'Equality before Law' and 'Equal protection of Law' - foundation of all other rights
- No discrimination based on colour, caste, creed, language, etc.
- Equal access to public places, roads, wells, shops, restaurants, hotels
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Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22)
- Six freedoms: (1) Speech and Expression (2) Peaceful Assembly (3) Form Associations/Unions (4) Move freely in India (5) Reside anywhere in India (6) Practice any profession/trade
- Right to Free and Compulsory Primary Education (6-14 years) - added in 2009
- Protection against arrest: Must be informed of grounds, right to lawyer, produced before magistrate within 24 hours
Key Concepts
Basic rights that every person possessesEnsures 'Equality before Law' and 'EqualProvides six types of freedomsProhibits human traffickingAllows citizens to freely practice
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