Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Rights In The Indian Constitution

Question:

What is a list of rights mentioned and protected by the constitution of many democratic countries generally called?

Options:

Bill of rights

Writ of rights

Petionary rights

Charter of basic human rights

Correct Answer:

Bill of rights

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - Bill of rights

A democracy must ensure that individuals have certain rights and that the government will always recognise these rights. Therefore it is often a practice in most democratic countries to list the rights of the citizens in the constitution itself. Such a list of rights mentioned and protected by the constitution is called the ‘bill of rights’. A bill of rights prohibits government from thus acting against the rights of the individuals and ensures a remedy in case there is violation of these rights.