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Article 27(1) : Everyone has the right to freely We must develop scientific attitude. This means
participate in the cultural life of the community, that we should discard superstitious beliefs.
to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific We must not follow harmful social practices such
advancement and its benefits. as dowry, alcoholism, drug addiction and gam-

Whenever required, we should be prepared to bling.
show our patriotism by defending our country. We must value and preserve our rich cultural
We should promote harmony and brotherhood heritage.
among people by giving up differences based on It is the duty of the parents or the guardians to
religion, language and region. send their children to school.
We must take care of public property. We must realise that the feeling of responsibility
We must preserve our natural environment such towards these duties will help to strengthen our
as forests, rivers, lakes and wildlife from destruc- democracy and lead our country towards prog-
tion and degradation. ress and prosperity.

Terminology

Constitution : set of rules according to which a country is governed
Laws : a body of rules and regulations which are recognised by the society and enforced by
the state
Sex determination : medical test which checks gender of a child in the wombs
Dissent : an expression of opposition or defiance to a law

Inside Story
Inside Story
g Constitution is the supreme law of each state.

g Constitutional law enjoys the position of being the supreme and fundamental law of the
state.
g The constitution provides the right of choosing and electing their government and allow
them the right to all kinds of facilities and aids.
g The constitution expresses the basic and fundamental identity of people.

g The government has to ensure that these laws are implemented which means that the law
must be enforced.
g As the constitution has guaranteed rights to women, these rights have to be safeguarded.

A. Tick (3) the correct option.
1. It is the supreme law of each state.

(a) Constitution (b) Government (c) Both (a) & (b)
2. Law is derived from the Teutonic word ‘Lag’ which means:
(a) fixed (b) unfixed (c) none of these

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