Question 6 - Teachoo Sample Paper - Social Science Class 9 - Paper 2 - Teachoo Sample Paper - Social Science Class 9

Last updated at July 13, 2026 by Teachoo

Which of the following best defines rights?

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So, the correct answer is (B): Claims of a person over other fellow beings, society, and government

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Let’s check all the options

Option (A) Privileges granted by the government to its citizens -Privileges are special benefits or advantages that are given to some people and not to others. Rights are not privileges; they are universal and equal for all people. This is incorrect . ❌
Option (B) Claims of a person over other fellow beings, society, and government - Rights are claims that people make on each other, on society, and on the government. These claims are based on the idea of human dignity and equality. Rights are essential for people to live with freedom and dignity. This is correct .✅
Option (C) Freedoms granted to individuals by the constitution - Freedoms are the ability to act or speak as one wishes without any interference or restriction. Rights are not granted by the Constitution; they are inherent in every human being. The Constitution only recognizes and guarantees these rights. This is incorrect . ❌
Option (D) Powers given to individuals to control others - Powers are the ability or authority to influence or direct others. Rights are not powers; they are limitations on the powers of others. Rights protect people from being harmed or oppressed by others. This is incorrect . ❌

Thus, the correct answer is option (B): Claims of a person over other fellow beings, society, and government

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