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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. A State where every citizen has the right to vote enjoys __________ democracy.
   2. To ensure that India functions like a welfare state, the ___________ ___________ ____________ were added to the Constitution.
   3. The inclusion of the __________ __________ in the Constitution of India is to safeguard the liberty of the people.
   4. No child below the age of___________ can be made to work as a labourer for any institution.
   5. The Right to ___________ was included in our Constitution as a Fundamental Right in 2010.
   6. Fundamental ____________ are not enforceable by law.
2. 2.

   Tick the sentences that are true. Correct the others.

   1. In a welfare state, there is an equal distribution of wealth and resources.
   2. "The State shall strive to promote cottage industries in rural areas. This is a Fundamental Duty of the government of India.
   3. No citizen of India can violate the Fundamental Rights of another citizen, but the government can.
   4. It is the Fundamental Right of every child in India to get free education till the age of 18.
   5. Fundamental Rights are applicable even in times of Emergency.
   6. The government uses the taxes we pay to build houses for the rich.
3. 3.

   Under which group of Directive Principles does each of the following belong?

   1. The State shall strive to ensure that all the citizens have the right to an adequate means of livelihood
   2. The State shall strive to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife
   3. The State shall strive to maintain peace with our neighbouring States
   4. The State shall strive to organise village Panchayats
   5. The State shall strive to ensure that there is equitable distribution of resources
   6. The State shall strive to prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs which are injurious to health
4. 4.

   What is a welfare state?

5. 5.

   Why are Fundamental Rights called so?

6. 6.

   What is the main difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy.