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Human Rights - 3

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Vienna World Conference on Human Rights was held in the year

  1. 1993

  2. 1992

  3. 1997

  4. 1994


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

On 25th June, 1993, representatives of 171 states adopted by consensus the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action of the World Conference on Human Rights.

Arrange the following codes in sequence of their placement in the Indian Constitution.

Codes: i. Freedom of association or unions ii. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment iii. Right to education iv. Prohibition of employment of children in factories

  1. i, ii, iii, iv

  2. ii, i, iii, iv

  3. i, ii, iv, iii

  4. iv, iii, ii, i


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The following is the sequence of given codes as per their placement in Indian Constitution: Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment (Article 16)

Freedom of association or unions (Article 19)

Right to education (Article 21A) Prohibition of employment of children in factories (Article 24)

Arrange the following commissions in the chronological order of establishment.

Codes: i. National Commission for SC/ST ii. National Commission for Human Rights iii. National Commission for Women iv. National Commission for Scheduled Castes

  1. i, ii, iii, iv

  2. i, iv, ii, iii

  3. i, ii, iv, iii

  4. iv, i, iii, ii


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

i. National Commission for SC/ST

ii. National Commission for Human Rights

iii. National Commission for Women iv. National Commission for Scheduled Castes

Which of the following statements is not correct?

  1. The covenant on Civil and Political Rights recognises the inherent dignity of humans.

  2. The covenant on Civil and Political Rights is more effective in the matter of enforcement of Human Rights than the covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

  3. The state is under obligation as per the charter of United Nations to promote universal respect for and observance of Human Rights and freedoms.

  4. Under the Civil and Political Rights covenant, a state party cannot complaint against another state party for non-compliance with the covenant.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Under the Civil and Political Rights covenant, a state party can complain against another state party for non-compliance with the covenant.

Who fully developed the concept or notion of Natural Rights, already developed by classical Greek philosopher Aristotle?

  1. Hugo Grotius

  2. Hobbes

  3. Thomas Aquinas

  4. Locke


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Thomas Aquinas fully developed the concept or notion of Natural Rights, already developed by classical Greek philosopher Aristotle.

Which of the following rights is not covered under the covenant of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights?

  1. Right to Form Trade Unions

  2. Right to Primary Education

  3. Right to Equality of Sexes of Man and Woman

  4. Right to Person


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Right to Person is not covered under the covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Which of the following statements is incorrect in relation to the qualification of the members of the International Court of Justice?

  1. That he must be a person of high moral standard

  2. That he should be qualified to be a member of the highest court of his country

  3. That he must be a renowned jurist

  4. That he must not be of the same nationality as that of any member of the United Nations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A member of the United Nations must have the same nationality as that of any member of the United Nations.

Which of the following sources of law is/are not related to International Human Rights?

  1. International customs

  2. International judicial decisions

  3. International treaties

  4. International agreement called ‘TRIPS’


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

International agreement called ‘TRIPS’ is not related to International Human Rights.

Which of the following is not a function of the United National Commission on Human Rights?

  1. To impose legally finding sanctions

  2. Enforcement of human rights

  3. To prepare public reports on state practices

  4. To collect evidence in respect of human rights violations in all states


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To impose legally finding sanctions is not a function of the United National Commission on Human Rights.

Who is the author of ‘Political Economy of Development in India’?

  1. Amartya Sen

  2. Sudipta Kaviraj

  3. Pranab Bardhan

  4. Hanza Allavi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pranab Bardhan is the author of ‘Political Economy of Development in India’.

Which of the following crimes is not listed in the statute of the International Criminal Court?

  1. Crime against humanity

  2. Crime of genocide

  3. Crime of hijacking and terrorism

  4. Crime of aggression


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Crime of hijacking and terrorism is not listed in the statute of the International Criminal Court.

Prior to CEDAW, the Declaration on Elimination of Discrimination against Women was adopted by General Assembly unanimously on

  1. 18th December, 1979

  2. 18th December, 1967

  3. 7th December, 1967

  4. 7th December, 1979


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Prior to CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women, an international treaty adopted in 1979), the Declaration on Elimination of Discrimination against Women was adopted by General Assembly unanimously on 7th December, 1967. 

Which ‘right’ in the following includes two other rights according to Locke?

  1. Right to Property

  2. Right to Life

  3. Right to Liberty

  4. Right to Equality


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to Locke, Right to Liberty includes Right to Property and Right to Life.

International law in its application is

  1. universal

  2. partial

  3. absolute

  4. relative


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

International law in its application is partial.

Arrange the introduction of amendments in the constitution in chronological order:

Codes: i. Words ‘Socialist and Secular’ were added to preamble ii. Provision for reservation in promotion in favour of SC/ST community iii. Right to education of children of the age of six to fourteen years as a separate fundamental right iv. For proclamation of emergency, the decision of the Union Cabinet should be communicated to the President in writing

  1. i, ii, iii, iv

  2. i, iv, iii, ii

  3. ii, iv, iii, i

  4. i, iv, ii, iii


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Words, ‘Socialist and Secular’ were added to preamble in 42nd amendment. For proclamation of emergency, the decision of the Union Cabinet should be communicated to the President in writing was introduced in 44th amendment. Provisions for reservation in promotion in favour of SC/ST community were added in 77th amendment in the constitution. Right to education of children of the age of six to fourteen years as a separate fundamental right was added in 86th amendment.

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