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Child labour is a violation of Human Rights.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Child Rights are considered to be a part of basic human rights. Therefore Child labour is a violation of human rights.

Who are the future pillars of our nation?

  1. Freedom Fighters

  2. Children

  3. Architects

  4. Women


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The children of today would be fathers of tomorrow, who are being nurtured into the wombs of formal and informal agencies of education. They form the future pillars of our nation. So, much importance is given to the development of children in India.

The NCPR is set up which year ____________.

  1. 2008

  2. 2006

  3. 2016

  4. 2005


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NCPCR (national commission  of protection of child rights) is an indian governmental commission established by the act of parliament the communion for protection of child rights act in December 2005.

NCPCR works under which ministry ?

  1. Ministry of external affairs

  2. Ministry of women and child development

  3. Ministry of minority

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

NCPCR that is national commission for protection of child rights works under the ministry of women and child development.

NCPCR follows which convention on the rights of the child?

  1. UN Convention

  2. UK Convention

  3. US Convention

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NCPCR (National commission for protection of child rights) follows united nation convention on the rights of the child. 

What is the full form of NCPCR __________________.

  1. National commission for protection of child rights.

  2. Neutral commission for protection of child rights.

  3. National commity for protection of child rights

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The full form of NCPCR is national commission for protection of child rights and is mandated to function for protection and promotion of child rights.

NCPCR works for the children of age between _____________.

  1. O-15 years

  2. O-19 years

  3. O-18 years

  4. O-20 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

NCPCR (National commission for protection of child) acts for the children of age group between of age group between 0-18 years.

The correct meaning of rights is _________________.

  1. Claims of a person

  2. Freedom of people

  3. Obligations

  4. Liberties


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rights are legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement; that is, rights are the fundamental normative rules about what is allowed of people or owed to people, according to some legal system, social convention, or ethical theory. A person can legally claim these entitlements except in certain conditions, such as an emergency. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not mean social and legal entitlement to be claimed, hence, incorrect. 

'Begar' is a _________________.

  1. Bonded labour

  2. Exploitation of childrens

  3. Non-governmental organisation

  4. Unemployed youth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
According to Article 23 of Indian constitution traffic in Human being and Begar and other similar forms of forced labour are prohibited and punishable in accordance with law.
Begar is an indigenous system under which landlords used to compel their tenets for free service.

Child Labour is prohibited under article ________.

  1. 20

  2. 22

  3. 24

  4. 32


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Article 24 of the Constitution of India prohibits child labour and specifically prohibits employment of any child below the age of 14 years in any factory or hazardous employment.


The right to provide free and compulsory education to the children in the age group of 6 to 14 has been provided in which article ?

  1. 20 A

  2. 21 A

  3. 22 A

  4. 23 A


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 21A of the Constitution of India was inserted by the Constitutional 86th Amendment Act which made the basic education a fundamental right for the children in the age group of 6 to 14 years and has imposed a duty upon the state to provide the same.

Which of the following commission is called Indian Education Commission (1964-1966)?

  1. Swaran Singh

  2. Sri Krishna

  3. Kothari

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indian Education Commission is also called as Kothari Commission which was set up by the Indian government to examine the education sector and present necessary changes. It was formed on 14 July 1964 under the chairmanship of Daulat Singh Kothari, then chairman of the University Grants Commission.

Which right prohibits child labour?

  1. Right against exploitation

  2. Right to freedom of religion

  3. Educational and cultural rights

  4. Right to constitutional remedies.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Right against exploitation embodies two articles viz. Art. 23 and 24 which deals with abolition of human trafficking and abolition of employment of children below 14 yrs of age in dangerous jobs. 

One of the forms of exploitation as mentioned in the constitution is 'traffic'. What does it mean?

  1. Transport system

  2. Buying and selling of human beings

  3. Buying and selling of goods

  4. Parliamentary procedures


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Trafficking means dealing or trading humans illegally. It is done for forced labour, sexual exploitation, begging, sexual slavery, etc. Article 23 of the Indian Constitution deals with prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour.

What is the main reason for the child labour?

  1. Unemployment

  2. Population growth

  3. Poverty

  4. Corruption


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Poverty may be defined as a social condition where individuals do not have financial means to meet the most basic standards of life that is acceptable by the society. Individuals experiencing poverty do not have the means to pay for basic needs of daily life like food, clothes and shelter.

Who among the following can be considered as the wealth of nation? 

  1. The elderly

  2. Male

  3. Women

  4. Youth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Youth can be considered as the wealth of the nation. As the future of a country depends on the youth. To secure the future of a country one  should strengthen the youth. As they are the pride of the nation. 

Children have ________ main Rights.

  1. Two

  2. Three

  3. Four

  4. Five


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Children are the most vulnerable section of the society which is entitled to special rights. The Children's right can broadly be categorized in four categories: 
1) Right to Protection
2) Right to survival
3) Right to Development
4) Right to participation

According to _________________, a child below the age of fourteen years age, cannot be employed in any kind of labour.

  1. Child Labour Prohibition Act, 1986

  2. Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929

  3. Commissions for the Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005

  4. Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As per Child Labour Prohibition Act of 1986, a "Child" is defined as any person below the age of 14 and the CLPR Act prohibits employment of a Child in any employment including as a domestic help. The practice deprives children of their childhood, and negatively affects their physical and mental development. 

Today's children are tomorrow's citizens. 

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Children are the supreme assets of the nation. They require special care and attention to develop into a responsible grown adult. Today's children are key to the future, more healthy and adequately they transform into an adult, more the nation will prosper.

 Children should not be punished in the name of discipline. 

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Children require a healthy, fearless, and comfortable environment for their development. The Convention on Rights of Child 1989 provides that children should be protected from torture and cruel treatment. It creates a fear in the child and leads to ill development of a child. 

Child Rights Protection Clubs should be started in each and every school.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Child Rights International established Child Right Clubs, as child-led groups. They provide a platform for education and empowerment of children and involves maximum participation of child. Schools are the places where children are at a growing stage, child right Clubs in school can help children to learn and discuss on issues, it will help children to engage in activities, awareness of existing rights and access to practical knowledge through team spirit.

____________ will take action against the persons who violate child rights and torture children physically or mentally. 

  1. Centre for the protection of child rights

  2. Centre for the protection of men

  3. Centre for the protection of women

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is astatutory body established by the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act in December 2005. It works under the aegis of Ministry of Women and Child development. The Commission's Mandate is to ensure that all Laws, Policies, Programmes, and Administrative Mechanisms are in consonance with the Child Rights perspective as enshrined in the Constitution of India and also the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. As defined by the commission, child includes those up to the age of 18 years. 

Children's Rights include Right to Survival, _____________.

  1. Right to Protection

  2. Right to Development

  3. Right to Participation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Children are the vulnerable section of the society who cannot make decisions for their own. Childhood is an integral part of life having its own value which requires special care and attention. Many International conventions have held recognizing the child's right and protection of these rights. Broadly classified the right of children includes
Right to survival viz., Right to bear, right to have family and live with dignity. 
Right to protection from all kinds of abuse and neglect
Right to participate as freedom of opinion, information etc.
Right to Development as to education, care, activities etc.

According to the child labour Prohibition Act 1986, which of the following are true?

  1. A child below the age of eighteen cannot be employed in any kind of labour.

  2. A child below the age of fourteen cannot be employed in any kind of labour.

  3. A child below the age of fourteen cannot be employed in any kind of labour unless the labour is paid.

  4. Both B and C


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Child Labour Prohibition Act, 1986 was enacted with the purpose of imposing complete prohibition on child labour. It recognises child as a person who is below the age of 14 years and employment of any such child in any kind of labour is made punishable under this Act. 


According to The Child Labour Prohibition Act, a child below the age of fourteen years, cannot be employed in any kind of labour. Any person who hires such children for labour is liable for imprisonment of one year or fine or both.

A situation where children stay out of school and engage in labour is a violation of ChildRights. Child labour is a violation of Human Rights. Whether the labour is paid or unpaid, it becomes child labour.

The ________ scheme is a government initiative for the all-round development (health, nutrition and education) of children under age 6. 

  1. Child Line Services

  2. Integrated Child Protection Scheme

  3. Rajiv Gandhi National Creche Scheme

  4. Integrated Child Development Services


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme is a government initiative for the all-round development (health, nutrition and education) of children under age 6. It was launched by the Government of India in 1975. Its aim is to reduce infant mortality, child malnutrition and to provide pre-school education. The ICDS scheme is today one of the worlds largest and most unique programmes for early childhood development.

Who demanded the Right to Education for Indian children?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  4. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gopal Krishna Gokhale demanded the Right to Education for Indian children from the Imperial Legislative Assembly. His dream for the Right to Education came true when the Government of India introduced the Right to Education Act (REA) on 1st April 2010. The Right to Education is now a fundamental right for all age group of 6 to 14 years. Thus, the Government of India has paved the way for building up a strong literate and empowered the youth of the country.

A situation where children stay out of ______ and engage in ________ is a violation of Child Rights.

  1. School; labour

  2. Home; crime

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Right to Education makes education a fundamental right of every child between the ages of 6 and 14 and specifies minimum norms in elementary schools. It describes the importance of free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 14 in India under Article 21A of the Indian Constitution.

Article 23 deals with the abolition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in dangerous jobs.
Hence it can be said that - A situation where children stay out of school and engage in labor is a violation of child rights.

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