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The Concept of Human Rights in Indian Political Thought

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Which Indian philosopher is considered the father of human rights in India?

  1. B.R. Ambedkar

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, is widely regarded as the father of human rights in India. He was instrumental in drafting the Constitution, which guarantees a wide range of fundamental rights to all citizens.

What is the primary source of human rights in India?

  1. The Indian Constitution

  2. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  3. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Constitution is the primary source of human rights in India. It guarantees a wide range of fundamental rights to all citizens, including the right to equality, the right to freedom, the right to life and personal liberty, and the right to property.

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with fundamental rights?

  1. Article 12

  2. Article 19

  3. Article 21

  4. Article 32


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 19 of the Indian Constitution deals with fundamental rights. It guarantees six fundamental rights to all citizens, including the right to freedom of speech and expression, the right to assemble peaceably and without arms, the right to form associations or unions, the right to move freely throughout the territory of India, and the right to reside and settle in any part of India.

What is the difference between a fundamental right and a legal right?

  1. Fundamental rights are guaranteed by the Constitution, while legal rights are created by legislation.

  2. Fundamental rights are inherent and inalienable, while legal rights are granted by the state.

  3. Fundamental rights are enforceable in a court of law, while legal rights are not.

  4. Fundamental rights are available to all citizens, while legal rights are available only to certain individuals.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fundamental rights are guaranteed by the Constitution, while legal rights are created by legislation. This means that fundamental rights are more difficult to change than legal rights, as they require a constitutional amendment.

Which Indian court is responsible for enforcing fundamental rights?

  1. The Supreme Court of India

  2. The High Courts

  3. The District Courts

  4. The Gram Nyayalayas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country and is responsible for enforcing fundamental rights. It has the power to declare laws unconstitutional if they violate fundamental rights.

What is the role of the National Human Rights Commission in protecting human rights in India?

  1. It investigates complaints of human rights violations.

  2. It recommends measures for the promotion of human rights.

  3. It provides legal aid to victims of human rights violations.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory body established in 1993 to protect human rights in India. It has the power to investigate complaints of human rights violations, recommend measures for the promotion of human rights, and provide legal aid to victims of human rights violations.

Which international human rights treaty has India ratified?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India has ratified all three of the core international human rights treaties: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

What are the main challenges to the protection of human rights in India?

  1. Poverty

  2. Illiteracy

  3. Caste discrimination

  4. Gender discrimination

  5. Communal violence

  6. All of the above


Correct Option: F
Explanation:

The protection of human rights in India faces a number of challenges, including poverty, illiteracy, caste discrimination, gender discrimination, communal violence, and weak implementation of human rights laws.

What can be done to improve the protection of human rights in India?

  1. Educating people about their rights

  2. Empowering women and marginalized groups

  3. Strengthening the rule of law

  4. Reforming the criminal justice system

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

There are a number of things that can be done to improve the protection of human rights in India, including educating people about their rights, empowering women and marginalized groups, strengthening the rule of law, reforming the criminal justice system, and implementing human rights laws more effectively.

What is the role of civil society in protecting human rights in India?

  1. Civil society organizations can raise awareness about human rights issues.

  2. Civil society organizations can provide legal aid to victims of human rights violations.

  3. Civil society organizations can lobby the government to improve human rights laws and policies.

  4. Civil society organizations can monitor the implementation of human rights laws and policies.

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Civil society organizations play an important role in protecting human rights in India by raising awareness about human rights issues, providing legal aid to victims of human rights violations, lobbying the government to improve human rights laws and policies, and monitoring the implementation of human rights laws and policies.

What is the future of human rights in India?

  1. The future of human rights in India is bright.

  2. The future of human rights in India is uncertain.

  3. The future of human rights in India is bleak.

  4. It is too early to say.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of human rights in India is uncertain. There are a number of challenges that need to be addressed, but there is also a growing awareness of human rights issues and a growing demand for human rights protection. It is too early to say whether India will be able to overcome these challenges and build a society where human rights are respected and protected.

Which Indian philosopher argued that human rights are inherent and inalienable?

  1. B.R. Ambedkar

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, argued that human rights are inherent and inalienable. He believed that human rights are essential for human dignity and that they cannot be taken away by the state.

Which Indian philosopher argued that human rights are a product of social and economic development?

  1. B.R. Ambedkar

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, argued that human rights are a product of social and economic development. He believed that as societies develop, they become more aware of the importance of human rights and more willing to protect them.

Which Indian philosopher argued that human rights are a universal value that should be respected by all cultures?

  1. B.R. Ambedkar

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Indian independence movement, argued that human rights are a universal value that should be respected by all cultures. He believed that all human beings are equal and that they deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

Which Indian philosopher argued that human rights are a means to achieve social justice?

  1. B.R. Ambedkar

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, argued that human rights are a means to achieve social justice. He believed that human rights are essential for creating a society where all people are equal and have the opportunity to live a good life.

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