Practice high-yield Law & Jurisprudence MCQs on Human Rights — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for Civil Judge, ADPP, FPSC, PPSC, CSS.
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Question 1 of 40
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"Genocide" includes which of the following?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “"Genocide" includes which of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 2 of 40
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Who of the following was the main mover behind the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Correct Answer: Option D — Eleanor Roosevelt
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Eleanor Roosevelt is the correct answer to “Who of the following was the main mover behind the Universal Declaration of Human Rights”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 3 of 40
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The International Criminal Court has jurisdiction with respect to following crimes: 1. Crime of Genocide 2. Crimes against Humanity 3. War Crimes 4. Crimes against Peace
Correct Answer: Option B — 1, 2 and 3 are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 3 are correct is the correct answer to “The International Criminal Court has jurisdiction with respect to following crimes: 1. Crime of Genocide 2. Crimes against Humanity 3. War Crimes 4. Crimes against Peace”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 4 of 40
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Which Convention outlaws Hate Speech?
Correct Answer: Option D — International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
Detailed Academic Explanation:
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination is the correct answer to “Which Convention outlaws Hate Speech”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 5 of 40
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The United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR) was established on
Correct Answer: Option C — 10th December 1948
Detailed Academic Explanation:
10th December 1948 is the correct answer to “The United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR) was established on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 6 of 40
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The procedure in relation to armed forces has been given in the Protection of Human Rights Act, under Section:
Correct Answer: Option B — 19
Detailed Academic Explanation:
19 is the correct answer to “The procedure in relation to armed forces has been given in the Protection of Human Rights Act, under Section:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 7 of 40
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The jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is "rationetemporis". This means:
Correct Answer: Option B — Its jurisdiction applies to crimes that have been committed after the entry into force of the Rome Statute
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Its jurisdiction applies to crimes that have been committed after the entry into force of the Rome Statute is the correct answer to “The jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is "rationetemporis". This means:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 8 of 40
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Consider the following events and choose the correct chronological sequence for recognition of human rights: 1. Magna Carta 2. French Revolution 3. Universal Declaration of Human Rights 4. Adoption of International Covenant on civil and political Rights.
Correct Answer: Option B — 1, 2, 3, 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2, 3, 4 is the correct answer to “Consider the following events and choose the correct chronological sequence for recognition of human rights: 1. Magna Carta 2. French Revolution 3. Universal Declaration of Human Rights 4. Adoption of International Covenant on civil and political Rights.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 9 of 40
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The National Human Rights Commission was established in India on:
Correct Answer: Option A — 12th October 1993
Detailed Academic Explanation:
12th October 1993 is the correct answer to “The National Human Rights Commission was established in India on:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 10 of 40
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Vishakha v. State of Rajasthan case dealt with
Correct Answer: Option B — Sexual violence against women at work place
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sexual violence against women at work place is the correct answer to “Vishakha v. State of Rajasthan case dealt with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 11 of 40
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Which Article of Universal Declaration of Human Rights declares, "Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person"?
Correct Answer: Option B — Article 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Article 3 is the correct answer to “Which Article of Universal Declaration of Human Rights declares, "Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 12 of 40
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When did India enact positive law on human rights?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1993
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1993 is the correct answer to “When did India enact positive law on human rights”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 13 of 40
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The Protection of Human Rights Act is divided into how many chapters and sections:
Correct Answer: Option B — Chapter VIII, Sections 43
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chapter VIII, Sections 43 is the correct answer to “The Protection of Human Rights Act is divided into how many chapters and sections:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 14 of 40
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As per the Protection of Human Rights Act, which court in a district acts as Human Rights Court?
Correct Answer: Option C — Court of session
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Court of session is the correct answer to “As per the Protection of Human Rights Act, which court in a district acts as Human Rights Court”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 15 of 40
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According to the Constitution of India, which one of the following rights cannot be taken away during emergency?
Correct Answer: Option C — Right to life
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Right to life is the correct answer to “According to the Constitution of India, which one of the following rights cannot be taken away during emergency”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 16 of 40
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Human rights are defined in which of the following sections of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993?
Correct Answer: Option D — Section 2(d)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 2(d) is the correct answer to “Human rights are defined in which of the following sections of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 17 of 40
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Name the basic international instrument, which does not carry binding effect
Correct Answer: Option C — Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the correct answer to “Name the basic international instrument, which does not carry binding effect”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 18 of 40
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What is the status of European Commission of Human Rights at present?
Correct Answer: Option D — It was abolished and it does not exist
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It was abolished and it does not exist is the correct answer to “What is the status of European Commission of Human Rights at present”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 19 of 40
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Which of the following is not a regional human rights instruments?
Correct Answer: Option D — The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a regional human rights instruments”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 20 of 40
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In which year U. N. Commission on Human Rights, which has been replaced by Human Rights Council, was established?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1946
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1946 is the correct answer to “In which year U. N. Commission on Human Rights, which has been replaced by Human Rights Council, was established”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 21 of 40
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Which of the following is a seminal contribution of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Correct Answer: Option B — International standard setting on human rights
Detailed Academic Explanation:
International standard setting on human rights is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a seminal contribution of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 22 of 40
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Arrange chronologically the ascending order of the establishment of the following international organizations using the given below: 1. WHO 2. ILO 3. WTO 4. UNESCO
Correct Answer: Option D — 2, 4, 1, 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2, 4, 1, 3 is the correct answer to “Arrange chronologically the ascending order of the establishment of the following international organizations using the given below: 1. WHO 2. ILO 3. WTO 4. UNESCO”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 23 of 40
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Under the Protection of Human Right Act, 1993, the State Human Rights Commission shall submit an annual report to:
Correct Answer: Option A — The State Government
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The State Government is the correct answer to “Under the Protection of Human Right Act, 1993, the State Human Rights Commission shall submit an annual report to:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 24 of 40
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The Framers of the Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of Fundamental Rights from the Constitution of
Correct Answer: Option A — U. S. A.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
U. S. A. is the correct answer to “The Framers of the Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of Fundamental Rights from the Constitution of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 25 of 40
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All Human Rights are inherent in all human beings because
Correct Answer: Option C — Human beings are rational beings
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Human beings are rational beings is the correct answer to “All Human Rights are inherent in all human beings because”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 26 of 40
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European Commission on Human Rights is abolished in
Correct Answer: Option B — 1998
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1998 is the correct answer to “European Commission on Human Rights is abolished in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 27 of 40
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Which of the following provisions articulate the constitutional vision of Justice in India?
Correct Answer: Option B — Directive Principles of State policy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Directive Principles of State policy is the correct answer to “Which of the following provisions articulate the constitutional vision of Justice in India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 28 of 40
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The United Nations Commission on Human Rights meets every year at:
Correct Answer: Option B — Geneva
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Geneva is the correct answer to “The United Nations Commission on Human Rights meets every year at:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 29 of 40
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Which of the following thinkers did not give the idea of natural rights?
Correct Answer: Option D — Jermy Bentham
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jermy Bentham is the correct answer to “Which of the following thinkers did not give the idea of natural rights”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 30 of 40
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What is the legal nature of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Correct Answer: Option A — It is a UN General Assembly resolution
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It is a UN General Assembly resolution is the correct answer to “What is the legal nature of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 31 of 40
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Freedom from torture is
Correct Answer: Option C — Absolute right
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Absolute right is the correct answer to “Freedom from torture is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 32 of 40
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The National Human Rights Commission is a
Correct Answer: Option B — Statutory body
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Statutory body is the correct answer to “The National Human Rights Commission is a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 33 of 40
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Crimes against humanity is defined as acts when committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed against any civilian population, with knowledge of the attack. Which of the following is an example of crimes against humanity?
Correct Answer: Option C — Enslavement
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Enslavement is the correct answer to “Crimes against humanity is defined as acts when committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed against any civilian population, with knowledge of the attack. Which of the following is an example of crimes against humanity”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 34 of 40
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The Indian tradition of human rights during war is best exemplified in the work of
Correct Answer: Option C — Emperor Ashoka
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Emperor Ashoka is the correct answer to “The Indian tradition of human rights during war is best exemplified in the work of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 35 of 40
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Arrange the following instruments in their chronological order of their introduction using codes given below: 1. International Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Racial Discrimination. 2. Bill of Rights. 3. Torture Convention. 4. United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Correct Answer: Option B — 2, 1, 3, 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2, 1, 3, 4 is the correct answer to “Arrange the following instruments in their chronological order of their introduction using codes given below: 1. International Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Racial Discrimination. 2. Bill of Rights. 3. Torture Convention. 4. United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 36 of 40
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The case that dealt about chakma refugees is
Correct Answer: Option A — National Human Rights Commission v. State of Arunachal Pradesh
Detailed Academic Explanation:
National Human Rights Commission v. State of Arunachal Pradesh is the correct answer to “The case that dealt about chakma refugees is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 37 of 40
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The International Criminal Court is located at
Correct Answer: Option C — The Hague
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Hague is the correct answer to “The International Criminal Court is located at”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 38 of 40
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What is a derogation?
Correct Answer: Option B — The suspension of particular rights (but not fundamental ones) for a specific period of time during a public emergency that threatens the life of a nation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The suspension of particular rights (but not fundamental ones) for a specific period of time during a public emergency that threatens the life of a nation is the correct answer to “What is a derogation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 39 of 40
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Article 340 of the Indian Constitution deals with
Correct Answer: Option A — Backward Classes Commission
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Backward Classes Commission is the correct answer to “Article 340 of the Indian Constitution deals with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
Question 40 of 40
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What is the correct sequence of the following? 1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 2. Declaration on the Rights of Disabled persons. 3. Convention on the Rights of the Child. 4. Convention on the status of refugees.
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 4, 2, 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 4, 2, 3 is the correct answer to “What is the correct sequence of the following? 1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 2. Declaration on the Rights of Disabled persons. 3. Convention on the Rights of the Child. 4. Convention on the status of refugees.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Rights.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Rights
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