Appendix I

HUMAN RIGHTS AWARENESS QUESTIONNAIRE

(PILOT STUDY)
Dr. S. Sabu Ismail Thamarasseri
Research Supervisor Research Scholar

Dear Student,
This questionnaire is prepared for my educational research entitled
"Awareness of Human Rights, Legal Literacy and Social Well Being of
Secondary School Students''. Please read the below statements and put (9) marks
for the same. Your responses uses only for educational and research purposes. Hope
your kind co-operation for the same.
Personnel Details

1. Name :

2. Gender : Male / Female

3. Name of School :

4. Type of Management : Government / Private

5. Locality : Urban / Rural

Sl.
Questions Response
No
1 ‘Rights’ mean the social situation for leading a happy life. YES NO
2 ‘Right to live’ is the prime and basic right of human beings. YES NO
3 ‘The right to equality’ is the foundation of democracy. YES NO
4 The people of India have no right to choose the religion they like. YES NO
5 The right to select and do a profession or job is an economic right. YES NO
6 9th December is observing as ‘International human rights day’. YES NO
7 UN charter gives more importance to human rights. YES NO
8 No citizen have right to approach the Supreme Court or high court
YES NO
if any fundamental rights are violated.
9 There are commissions at national and state level to make
YES NO
complaints against human rights violation.
 ii

Sl.
Questions Response
No
10 The “Bill of Rights” in the constitution of USA is related to
YES NO
human rights.
11 The child justice act of 2000 is for justice towards the children. YES NO
12 The article 24 of the Indian constitution prohibits Child labor. YES NO
13 Constitution of India guarantees the fundamental rights like
YES NO
‘Equality’, ‘Liberty’ and ‘liberation from all social exploitation’.
14 Every individual are possible to grow according to his own pace
YES NO
and ability.
15 The men and women have right to equal wage for same or equal
YES NO
job.
16 The constitution of India directs free and compulsory education
YES NO
for all children between 6 to 14 years.
17 Forced and difficult Labor by the children below 14 years is
YES NO
illegal.
18 The declaration by high court of Kerala on banning the strikes is
useful for human rights protection especially for the freedom for YES NO
travel.
19 The legislative assemblies help us to protect human rights. YES NO
20 The modern electronic media playing a major role in enhancing
YES NO
human rights awareness.
21 There is no need of including human rights education in the
YES NO
present curriculum.
22 Selling of tobacco for the children below 17 years is an offence. YES NO
23 Universal Declaration of Human Rights – UDHR held on 1948. YES NO
24 Forced labor is a human rights violation. YES NO
25 The right to possess and acquire wealth is a major fundamental
YES NO
right.
26 Neglecting the children by their parents is not a legal offence. YES NO
27 The right to free and compulsory education is not applicable in
YES NO
higher educational sector.
28 The most of the human rights is protecting our constitution as
YES NO
fundamental rights.
29 The human rights protection act passed in India in the year 1993. YES NO
30 The right to protection is the primary right of child. YES NO
 iii

Sl.
Questions Response
No
31 National and state Human rights commissions are actively
YES NO
functioning now a day.
32 Human right means, the right ensures life, liberty and equality. YES NO
33 The victims of human rights violations have rights to
YES NO
compensation.
34 There is a special court functioning for dealing with the matters of
YES NO
human rights.
35 Indian constitution article 21 deals education as a fundamental
YES NO
right.
36 War between states violates human rights. YES NO
37 Ragging is a criminal and punishable offence. YES NO
38 As the part of investigation the police have right to call the ladies
YES NO
and children to police station.
39 Amidst of investigation the accused should be produced in court
YES NO
within 24 hours.
40 Right to Information Act gives right to get/check information and
YES NO
copies of documents from government offices and institutions.
 iv

Appendix II

LEGAL LITERACY QUESTIONNAIRE

(PILOT STUDY)
Dr. S. Sabu Ismail Thamarasseri
Research Supervisor Research Scholar

Dear Student,
This Scale is prepared for my educational research entitled "Awareness of
Human Rights, Legal Literacy and Social Well Being of Secondary School
Students''. Please read the below statements and put (9) marks for the same. Your
responses uses only for educational and research purposes. Hope your kind co-
operation for the same.

Personnel Details
Name :
Gender : Male / Female
Name of School :
Type of Management : Government / Private
Locality : Urban / Rural

Sl.
Statements Response
No
1 Our Constitution begins with the words “We the people UN
YES NO
of India…………..” KNOWN
2 Our constitution passed on 15th August 1947 YES NO
UN
KNOWN
3 Law is the power that controls human behavior. UN
YES NO
KNOWN
4 The 18 years old citizens of India have the right to vote. UN
YES NO
KNOWN
5 If the fundamental rights are violated all have the right UN
YES NO
to approach Supreme Court or high court KNOWN
6 ‘The right to union’ is a fundamental right UN
YES NO
KNOWN
7 State legislative assembly consist President, Loksabha UN
YES NO
and Rajyasabha KNOWN
8 The ministry have no right to take decisions UN
YES NO
accordingly KNOWN
 v

Sl.
Statements Response
No
9 ‘Controller and auditor general is the all in all of UN
YES NO
Government income budgets’ KNOWN
10 The citizens have no right to approach supreme court UN
YES NO
for implementing fundamental rights KNOWN
11 The disputes between States should be controlled by UN
YES NO
high courts KNOWN
12 The public have the right to know things in written
document from government offices, universities, local UN
YES NO
self-government institutions and other public KNOWN
undertakings.
13 The money lended /hired should be return on time; UN
YES NO
otherwise it is a legal offence. KNOWN
14 Cleaning the city is one of the major duties of UN
YES NO
municipalities. KNOWN
15 Driving on public roads without license is an offence. UN
YES NO
KNOWN
16 The minimum age of marriage in India is 21 for UN
YES NO
bridegroom and 18 for bride. KNOWN
17 Those farmers felt debt have the right to approach UN
YES NO
farmer’s commission for remedies. KNOWN
18 Family disputes and quarrels are solving through family UN
YES NO
court laws. KNOWN
19 If there arise any dispute between two people it can be UN
YES NO
solved through a mediator KNOWN
20 Lok-atalats are the simplified forms of courts. UN
YES NO
KNOWN
21 There is a consumer grievance redress forum in each UN
YES NO
district. KNOWN
22 The activities of pollution control board are limited to UN
YES NO
water pollution only. KNOWN
23 In democratic setup the peoples are the real decision UN
YES NO
makers. KNOWN
24 India is the biggest democratic country in the world. UN
YES NO
KNOWN
25 Constitution is the basic law of a country. UN
YES NO
KNOWN
26 There are two types of constitution i.e. written and UN
YES NO
unwritten. KNOWN
27 In India we have written constitution. UN
YES NO
KNOWN
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Sl.
Statements Response
No
28 In Britain there is no written constitution. UN
YES NO
KNOWN
29 The lack of legal literacy is one of the main reasons for UN
YES NO
people inactive towards evil practices in society. KNOWN
30 Those who have 15 years old are the right to vote. UN
YES NO
KNOWN
31 Indian constitution observes we have discriminate
UN
people on the basis of religion, caste, race, sex, place of YES NO
KNOWN
birth and language.
32 Respecting national flag and national anthem is the one UN
YES NO
of the fundamental duties of Indian citizens. KNOWN
33 Judiciary, Executive and Legislature are the major UN
YES NO
powers and responsibilities of the State. KNOWN
34 The power to legislation regarding the subjects under UN
YES NO
Union List is to parliament. KNOWN
35 The federal system means powers of government UN
YES NO
dividing in between states and central government. KNOWN
36 The President of India delivers his duties according to UN
YES NO
the advices of ministry. KNOWN
37 Careless riding, physical harassment, stealing etc come UN
YES NO
under criminal offences. KNOWN
38 Imprisonment up to death and killingare the ultimate UN
YES NO
verdict in India. KNOWN
39 Consumer means those who buy or utilize things and UN
YES NO
services. KNOWN
40 Gramasaba is the lower layer of Panchayati raj system. UN
YES NO
KNOWN
 vii

Appendix III

SOCIAL WELLBEING SCALE

(PILOT STUDY)
Dr. S. Sabu Ismail Thamarasseri
Research Supervisor Research Scholar

Dear Student,
This Scale is prepared for my educational research entitled "Awareness of
Human Rights, Legal Literacy and Social Well Being of Secondary School
Students''. Please read the below statements and put (9) marks for the same. Your
responses uses only for educational and research purposes. Hope your kind co-
operation for the same.
Personnel Details
Name :
Gender : Male / Female
Name of School :
Type of Management : Government / Private
Locality : Urban / Rural

Please mark your responses with an ‘9’ mark. If you

Strongly Agree = SA
Agree = A
Undecided = U
Disagree = DA and
Strongly Disagree = SDA.

Sl.
Statements Responses
No
1 I have sufficient control in my behavior, thoughts,
SA A U DA SDA
and emotions
2 Sometimes I am sad, desperate and tired. SA A U DA SDA
3 Sometimes I am in tension and emotionally much in
SA A U DA SDA
trouble.
4 I am happy and satisfied in my personnel life SA A U DA SDA
5 Sometimes I lost my control over my mind and felt
SA A U DA SDA
an uncertainty while dealing with problems
 viii

Sl.
Statements Responses
No
6 Each day I felt freshness. SA A U DA SDA
7 I am fully interested in all my daily activities. SA A U DA SDA
8 I give my support to those friends who are in trouble SA A U DA SDA
9 As a faithful person I give counseling to the needy
SA A U DA SDA
those who approach me.
10 The society agrees and encourages all my
SA A U DA SDA
achievements.
11 I am uncertain about being helped by my friends and
SA A U DA SDA
well-wishers when I am at sea.
12 My parents are taking care of my interests and they
SA A U DA SDA
give sufficient supports accordingly
13 I am aware and conscious about the mutual
SA A U DA SDA
relationship between and friends.
14 For me my school is like a second home and my
SA A U DA SDA
teachers are like my parents.
15 I prefer co-operative learning strategies than others. SA A U DA SDA
16 I work together with my friends for problem solving
SA A U DA SDA
and project.
17 I am self motivated for asking questions in the class
SA A U DA SDA
room.
18 The group activities given by teachers help us to do
SA A U DA SDA
things together as a team..
19 Segregating students on the basis of academic
achievement and its declaration in assemblies are not SA A U DA SDA
favorable.
20 I am strongly disagreeing on corporal punishments. SA A U DA SDA
21 I felt comfort and security in my school. SA A U DA SDA
22 My school recognizes and rewards our best character
SA A U DA SDA
and right conduct.
23 I know that insulting and hurting the sentiments of
SA A U DA SDA
others is punishable.
24 I get chances to play and refresh in my daily school
SA A U DA SDA
life.
25 I find myself time to enjoying music, art, drama, film
SA A U DA SDA
etc.
26 I am an active participator in social and public
SA A U DA SDA
activities even outside the school environment.
27 I discuss my school matters to parents at home. SA A U DA SDA
 ix

Sl.
Statements Responses
No
28 I like my parents are often coming to school for
SA A U DA SDA
talking and discussing about my progress.
29 I get chances for expressing my feeling and thoughts
SA A U DA SDA
independently.
30 The chances and opportunities for success never
SA A U DA SDA
denied to me.
31 Both boys and girls have equal opportunities to reach
SA A U DA SDA
heights.
32 Most of the time I do the things which I am
SA A U DA SDA
interested.
33 The things we do for our well-being should be
SA A U DA SDA
comfortable for others too.
34 Peace of mind, comfort and calmness etc are an oasis
SA A U DA SDA
to me.
35 It is better to live with our own matters. SA A U DA SDA
36 One should have the patience and tolerance to hear
SA A U DA SDA
others mouth.
37 Earth is a common hermitage for all living beings. SA A U DA SDA
38 The nature satisfies our needs, not our greed. SA A U DA SDA
39 My dream is that, one can’t decide that how another
SA A U DA SDA
one who dies.
40 I am the preserver, transmitter and transformer of my
SA A U DA SDA
great heritage and democracy.
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Appendix IV

HUMAN RIGHTS AWARENESS QUESTIONNAIRE

(FINAL STUDY)
Dr. S. Sabu Ismail Thamarasseri
Research Supervisor Research Scholar

Dear Student,
This questionnaire is prepared for my educational research entitled
"Awareness of Human Rights, Legal Literacy and Social Well Being of
Secondary School Students''. Please read the below statements and put (9) marks
for the same. Your responses uses only for educational and research purposes. Hope
your kind co-operation for the same.
Personnel Details

1. Name :

2. Gender : Male / Female

3. Name of School :

4. Type of Management : Government / Private

5. Locality : Urban / Rural

Sl.
Question Response
No
1 ‘Rights’ mean the social situation for leading a happy life. YES NO
2 ‘Right to live’ is the prime and basic right of human beings. YES NO
3 ‘The right to equality’ is the foundation of democracy. YES NO
4 The right to select and do a profession or job is an economic right. YES NO
th
5 9 December is observing as ‘International human rights day’. YES NO
6 UN charter gives more importance to human rights. YES NO
7 No citizen have right to approach the Supreme Court or high court
YES NO
if any fundamental rights are violated.
8 There are commissions at national and state level to make
YES NO
complaints against human rights violation.
9 The “Bill of Rights” in the constitution of USA is related to
YES NO
human rights.
10 The child justice act of 2000 is for justice towards the children. YES NO
 xi

Sl.
Question Response
No
11 The article 24 of the Indian constitution prohibits Child labor. YES NO
12 Constitution of India guarantees the fundamental rights like
YES NO
‘Equality’, ‘Liberty’ and ‘liberation from all social exploitation’.
13 Every individual are possible to grow according to his own pace
YES NO
and ability.
14 The men and women have right to equal wage for same or equal
YES NO
job.
15 The constitution of India directs free and compulsory education
YES NO
for all children between 6 to 14 years.
16 Forced and difficult Labor by the children below 14 years is
YES NO
illegal.
17 The legislative assemblies help us to protect human rights. YES NO
18 The modern electronic media playing a major role in enhancing
YES NO
human rights awareness.
19 There is no need of including human rights education in the
YES NO
present curriculum.
20 Selling of tobacco for the children below 17 years is an offence. YES NO
21 Universal Declaration of Human Rights – UDHR held on 1948. YES NO
22 Forced labor is a human rights violation. YES NO
23 The right to posses and acquire wealth is a major fundamental
YES NO
right.
24 Neglecting the children by their parents is not a legal offence. YES NO
25 The right to free and compulsory education is not applicable in
YES NO
higher educational sector.
26 The most of the human rights is protecting our constitution as
YES NO
fundamental rights.
27 The human rights protection act passed in India in the year 1993. YES NO
28 The right to protection is the primary right of child. YES NO
29 National and state Human rights commissions are actively
YES NO
functioning now a day.
30 Human right means, the right ensures life, liberty and equality. YES NO
31 The victims of human rights violations have rights to compensation. YES NO
32 There is a special court functioning for dealing with the matters of
YES NO
human rights.
33 Indian constitution article 21 deals education as a fundamental
YES NO
right.
34 War between states violates human rights. YES NO
 xii

Sl.
Question Response
No
35 Ragging is a criminal and punishable offence. YES NO
36 As the part of investigation the police have right to call the ladies
YES NO
and children to police station.
37 Amidst of investigation the accused should be produced in court
YES NO
within 24 hours.
38 Right to Information Act gives right to get/check information and
YES NO
copies of documents from government offices and institutions.
 xiii

Appendix V

LEGAL LITERACY QUESTIONNAIRE

(FINAL STUDY)
Dr. S. Sabu Ismail Thamarasseri
Research Supervisor Research Scholar

Dear Student,

This Scale is prepared for my educational research entitled "Awareness of

Human Rights, Legal Literacy and Social Well Being of Secondary School
Students''. Please read the below statements and put (9) marks for the same. Your
responses uses only for educational and research purposes. Hope your kind co-
operation for the same.

Personnel Details

1. Name :
2. Gender : Male / Female
3. Name of School :
4. Type of Management : Government / Private
5. Locality : Urban / Rural

Sl.
Statements Response
No
1 Our Constitution begins with the words “We the UN
YES NO
people of India…………..” KNOWN
2 Our constitution passed on 15th August 1947 YES NO
UN
KNOWN
3 Law is the power that controls human behavior. UN
YES NO
KNOWN
4 The 18 years old citizens of India have the right to UN
YES NO
vote. KNOWN
5 If the fundamental rights are violated all have the right UN
YES NO
to approach Supreme Court or high court. KNOWN
6 ‘The right to union’ is a fundamental right. UN
YES NO
KNOWN
7 The ministry have no right to take decisions UN
YES NO
accordingly KNOWN
 xiv

Sl.
Statements Response
No
8 "Controller and auditor general’ is the all in all of UN
YES NO
Government income budgets’ KNOWN
9 The citizens have no right to approach supreme court UN
YES NO
for implementing fundamental rights KNOWN
10 The disputes between States should be controlled by UN
YES NO
high courts KNOWN
11 The public have the right to know things in written
document from government offices, universities, local UN
YES NO
self-government institutions and other public KNOWN
undertakings.
12 The money lended /hired should be return on time; UN
YES NO
otherwise it is a legal offence. KNOWN
13 Cleaning the city is one of the major duties of UN
YES NO
municipalities. KNOWN
14 The minimum age of marriage in India is 21 for UN
YES NO
bridegroom and 18 for bride. KNOWN
15 Those farmers felt debt have the right to approach UN
YES NO
farmer’s commission for remedies. KNOWN
16 Family disputes and quarrels are solving through UN
YES NO
family court laws. KNOWN
17 If there arise any dispute between two people it can be UN
YES NO
solved through a mediator. KNOWN
18 Lok-atalats are the simplified forms of courts. UN
YES NO
KNOWN
19 There is a consumer grievance redress forum in each UN
YES NO
district. KNOWN
20 The activities of pollution control board are limited to UN
YES NO
water pollution only. KNOWN
21 In democratic setup the peoples are the real decision UN
YES NO
makers. KNOWN
22 India is the biggest democratic country in the world. UN
YES NO
KNOWN
23 Constitution is the basic law of a country. UN
YES NO
KNOWN
24 There are two types of constitution i.e. written and UN
YES NO
unwritten. KNOWN
25 In India we have written constitution. UN
YES NO
KNOWN
26 In Britain there is no written constitution. UN
YES NO
KNOWN
 xv

Sl.
Statements Response
No
27 Those who have 15 years old are the right to vote. UN
YES NO
KNOWN
28 Indian constitution observes we have discriminate
UN
people on the basis of religion, caste, race, sex, place YES NO
KNOWN
of birth and language.
29 Respecting national flag and national anthem is the UN
YES NO
one of the fundamental duties of Indian citizens. KNOWN
30 Judiciary, Executive and Legislature are the major UN
YES NO
powers and responsibilities of the State. KNOWN
31 The power to legislation regarding the subjects under UN
YES NO
Union List is to parliament. KNOWN
32 The President of India delivers his duties according to UN
YES NO
the advices of ministry. KNOWN
33 Careless riding, physical harassment, stealing etc come UN
YES NO
under criminal offences. KNOWN
34 Imprisonment up to death and killingare the ultimate UN
YES NO
verdict in India. KNOWN
35 Consumer means those who buy or utilize things and UN
YES NO
services. KNOWN
 xvi

Appendix VI

SOCIAL WELLBEING SCALE

(FINAL STUDY)
Dr. S. Sabu Ismail Thamarasseri
Research Supervisor Research Scholar

Dear Student,
This Scale is prepared for my educational research entitled "Awareness of
Human Rights, Legal Literacy and Social Well Being of Secondary School
Students''. Please read the below statements and put (X) marks for the same. Your
responses uses only for educational and research purposes. Hope your kind co-
operation for the same.

Personnel details
1. Name :
2. Gender : Male / Female
3. Name of School :
4. Type of Management : Government / Private
5. Locality : Urban / Rural

Please mark your responses with an ‘X’ mark. If you

Strongly Agree = SA
Agree = A
Undecided = U
Disagree = DA and
Strongly Disagree = SDA.

Sl.
Statements Responses
No
1 I have sufficient control in my behavior, thoughts,
SA A U DA SDA
and emotions.
2 Sometimes I am sad, desperate and tired. SA A U DA SDA
3 Sometimes I am in tension and emotionally much in
SA A U DA SDA
trouble.
4 I am happy and satisfied in my personnel life. SA A U DA SDA
5 Sometimes I lost my control over my mind and felt
SA A U DA SDA
an uncertainty while dealing with problems.
 xvii

Sl.
Statements Responses
No
6 Each day I felt freshness. SA A U DA SDA
7 I am fully interested in all my daily activities. SA A U DA SDA
8 I give my support to those friends who are in trouble. SA A U DA SDA
9 As a faithful person I give counseling to the needy
SA A U DA SDA
those who approach me.
10 The society agrees and encourages all my
SA A U DA SDA
achievements.
11 I am uncertain about being helped by my friends
SA A U DA SDA
and well-wishers when I am at sea.
12 My parents are taking care of my interests and they
SA A U DA SDA
give sufficient supports accordingly.
13 I am aware and conscious about the mutual
SA A U DA SDA
relationship between and friends.
14 For me my school is like a second home and my
SA A U DA SDA
teachers are like my parents.
15 I prefer co-operative learning strategies than others. SA A U DA SDA
16 I work together with my friends for problem solving
SA A U DA SDA
and project.
17 I am self motivated for asking questions in the class
SA A U DA SDA
room.
18 The group activities given by teachers help us to do
SA A U DA SDA
things together as a team.
19 Segregating students on the basis of academic
achievement and its declaration in assemblies are SA A U DA SDA
not favorable.
20 I felt comfort and security in my school. SA A U DA SDA
21 My school recognizes and rewards our best
SA A U DA SDA
character and right conduct.
22 I know that insulting and hurting the sentiments of
SA A U DA SDA
others is punishable.
23 I get chances to play and refresh in my daily school
SA A U DA SDA
life.
24 I find myself time to enjoying music, art, drama,
SA A U DA SDA
film etc.
25 I am an active participator in social and public
SA A U DA SDA
activities even outside the school environment.
 xviii

Sl.
Statements Responses
No
26 I discuss my school matters to parents at home. SA A U DA SDA
27 I like my parents are often coming to school for
SA A U DA SDA
talking and discussing about my progress.
28 I get chances for expressing my feeling and
SA A U DA SDA
thoughts independently.
29 The chances and opportunities for success never
SA A U DA SDA
denied to me.
30 Both boys and girls have equal opportunities to
SA A U DA SDA
reach heights.
31 Most of the time I do the things which I am
SA A U DA SDA
interested.
32 The things we do for our well-being should be
SA A U DA SDA
comfortable for others too.
33 Peace of mind, comfort and calmness etc are an
SA A U DA SDA
oasis to me.
34 It is better to live with our own matters. SA A U DA SDA
35 One should have the patience and tolerance to hear
SA A U DA SDA
others mouth.
36 The nature satisfies our needs, not our greed. SA A U DA SDA