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Fundamental Rights And Fundamental Duties — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Social Studies

What Fundamental Rights And Fundamental Duties covers in NIOS Class 10 Social Studies: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Social Studies · 2026-27

Topics in Fundamental Rights And Fundamental Duties

1

Meaning and Importance of Rights and Duties

  • Rights are claims that are essential for the development of a person and are recognized by society or the State.
  • A duty is something that someone is expected or required to do.
  • Rights and duties are interdependent and work like two wheels of a chariot moving smoothly.
2

Fundamental Rights

  • The Constitution of India guarantees six Fundamental Rights to citizens.
  • Originally, there were seven Fundamental Rights, including the Right to Property.
  • Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights in 1978 and is now only a legal right.
3

Right to Equality

  • Right to Equality is the first Fundamental Right.
  • It is covered under Articles 14 to 18.
  • It aims to establish the rule of law.
4

Right to Freedom

  • Right to Freedom is the second Fundamental Right.
  • It is covered under Articles 19 to 22.
  • Article 19 gives six freedoms.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Constitutional rights and duties of Indian citizens

Fundamental RightsFundamental DutiesRight to EqualityRight to FreedomRight against ExploitationRight to Freedom of ReligionCultural and Educational RightsRight to Constitutional Remedies

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What are the important topics in Fundamental Rights And Fundamental Duties for NIOS Class 10 Social Studies?
Key topics in Fundamental Rights And Fundamental Duties include Meaning and Importance of Rights and Duties, Fundamental Rights, Right to Equality, Right to Freedom. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 81 practice questions on Fundamental Rights And Fundamental Duties. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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