Chapter 5 – Fundamental Rights (Part II)

Maharashtra Board Textbook Solutions – Standard Seven

📘 1️⃣ Write About the Following

(1) The Constitution Prevents the Imposition of Religious Taxes

Ans:

  1. India is a secular country.
  2. The Constitution of India ensures that the State treats all religions equally.
  3. The government cannot impose taxes to promote or support any particular religion.

Therefore, the Constitution prevents the imposition of religious taxes to maintain equality and secularism in the country.

(2) What is Meant by Right to Constitutional Remedies?

Ans: If any of our Fundamental Rights are violated, we have the right to approach the courts for justice. This right to seek legal protection from the judiciary is called the Right to Constitutional Remedies. It allows citizens to move the Supreme Court or High Court to protect their rights.

📝 2️⃣ Find One Appropriate Word

(1) Protection from illegal arrest and detention –

Ans: Writ of Habeas Corpus

(2) To restrain a person from acting in an office to which he is not entitled –

Ans: Writ of Quo Warranto

(3) The order of the Supreme Court or the High Court commanding the government to perform an action that is its duty to perform –

Ans: Writ of Mandamus

(4) The order preventing a subordinate court from exceeding its jurisdiction –

Ans: Writ of Prohibition

📌 3️⃣ State the Reason Why We Are Free to Practise the Following

(1) All Indian citizens can celebrate all festivals joyfully, because …

Ans: The Constitution has granted us Cultural and Educational Rights. These rights allow different communities to preserve their traditions and celebrate their festivals freely.

(2) We can make efforts towards the preservation and propagation of our language, its script, and literature, because …

Ans: The Constitution grants Cultural and Educational Rights, which protect the right of communities to preserve their language, script, and literature.

✏️ 4️⃣ Fill in the Blanks with Appropriate Words

(1) We can approach the __________ in case of infringement of our rights.

Ans: Court

(2) __________ education cannot be made compulsory in educational institutions that get aid from the State.

Ans: Religious

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