MCQs on Human Rights & Values

1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a landmark document was adopted by

(a) UNO

(b) UNICEF

(c) UNESCO

(d) International Court of Justice

Answer :- (A)

2. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by United Nations on

(a) 10 December 1947

(b) 10 December 1948

(c) 1 August 1950

(d) 15 September 1945

Answer :- (B)

3. Where was the Universal Declaration adopted

(a) London
(b) Newyork City

(c) Paris

(d) Zurich

Answer :- (C)

4. Which of the following were known as the key contributors to the drafting of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights?

(i) Eleanor Roosevelt (United States of America),

(ii) René Cassin (France)

(iii) Charles Malik (Lebanon)

(iv) Hernan Santa Cruz (Chile)

(v) Alexei Pavlov (Soviet Union)

Codes:

(a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

(b) (i), (ii), (iv), (v)

(c) (i), (ii), (iii), (v)

(d) All the above

Answer :- (A)
5. How many articles does the Universal Declaration of Human Rights contain?

(a) 30

(b) 20

(c) 15

(d) 35

Answer :- (A)

6. Human Rights Day is observed on?

(a) 10th October

(b) 10th December

(c) 1st December

(d) 15th November

Answer :- (A)

7. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is applicable to

(b) Citizens of UN member countries

(c) Each individual, regardless of gender, race, religion or cultural background

(d) None of the above

Answer :- (C)

8. What are the rights championed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

(i) Right to life, liberty and security of person

(ii) Right to education, freedom of thought, conscience and religion

(iii) Freedom of opinion and expression, work

(iv) Seek and obtain asylum from persecution in other countries

Codes:

(a) (i), (ii), (iii),

(b) (i), (ii), (iv),

(c) (i), (iii), (iv),

(d) All the above

Answer :- (D)
9. The slogan "All Human Rights for All" was adopted for the ............ Anniversary of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights

(a) 50th

(b) 25th

(c) 15th

(d) 30th

Answer :- (A)

10. When was the International Year for Human Rights?

(a) 1988

(b) 1968

(c) 1962

(d) 2008

Answer :- (B)

11.After the Second World War ……………. has taken several measures to protect the human rights

UNO

Supreme court

International court of justice

ANSWER : UNO

12.The term of office of each member of the Human Rights Commission is ………………….

6 years

10 years

5 years

none

ANSWER : 5 years

13.In 1995 women from all over the world gathered at …………………..

Beijing

New York

Delhi

none

ANSWER : Beijing

14.The National Human Rights Commission was constituted in ………………..

1990
1993

1978

none

ANSWER : 1993

15.The Eve Teasing Law of 1997 gave relief to …………………..

women

children

old people

none

ANSWER : women

16.The State Human Rights commission was formed in …………………..

1995

1996

1997

none

ANSWER : 1997

17.The Chief Executive Officer of the State Human Right Commission is ………………..
Chairman

Secretary

Chief Officer

none

ANSWER : Secretary

18.UNO emphasized the ……………………. of all the human beings

individuality

equality

identity

none

ANSWER : equality

19. 1993 the World Conference on Human Rights was held at …………………

Paris

Berlin

Vienna

none

ANSWER : Vienna

20.The UNO declared 1979 as the International year of ……………

children

women

none

ANSWER : children

21.The UNO declared ………………….. as the International year of women

1975

1978

1972

none

ANSWER : 1978

22.The International Women’s Day is celebrated on ………………..

8th March

10th May

4th April

none

ANSWER : 8th March

23.) Which characteristic enlists that human rights are conferred on an individual due to the very nature
of his existence
a. Irrevocable

b. Necessary

c. Essential

d. Inalienable

ANSWER : D

24.) Who argued on liberty that the divine will of kings to regulate the relations and to restrict the
freedoms of individuals is antithesis to liberty of individuals

a. Rousseau

b. Hobbes

c. None of these

d. Locke

ANSWER : B

25.) When did the repressive act MISA was passed by Parliament

a. 1951.0

b. 1971.0

c. 1941.0

d. 1961.0

ANSWER :B

26.) What classification of human rights is done on basis of presence of the citizenship of the State

a. Cultural rights

b. Social and economic rights

c. Politico-legal status

d. Time of appearance
ANSWER : C

27.) What is the maximum term that a Secretary General of UN can work for

a. 2.0

b. 4.0

c. 3.0

d. 1.0

ANSWER :A

28.) What is specifically applicable to diplomatic domain and is used in international relations

a. Protocol

b. Treaty

c. Convention

d. Covenant

ANSWER : A

29.) Which article of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, relates to ‘Juvenile Justice’

a. 17.0

b. 7.0

c. 27.0

d. 37.0

ANSWER :D

30.) What imposes an obligation on another person to respect the right of the other person

a. Claim rights

b. Liberty rights

c. Natural Law
d. Legal Rights

ANSWER :A

31.) What basis of persecution does a refugee has

a. Both of these

b. None of these

c. religion

d. race

ANSWER :A

32.) What does a right holder has claim to

a. All of these

b. exercising a right

c. the object of right

d. the bearer of the correlative duty

ANSWER :A

33.) When did the law enacted by Govt. of India prohibited employment of children

a. 1986.0

b. 1969.0

c. 1966.0

d. 1962.0

ANSWER :A
34.) Which conditions inhibit equality in society

a. economic

b. cultural

c. political

d. All of these

Answer :D

35.) Who is the guarantor of the rights according to the Indian Constitution

a. Indian Constitution

b. United Nations

c. Central Government

d. The Supreme Court of India

Answer :D

36.) Which article of the Indian constitution guarantees equal pay for equal work for both men and
women.

a. 15.0

b. 16.0

c. 39.0

d. 14.0

Answer :C

37.) Which article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees ‘Right to Freedom of
Movement’

a. 14.0
b. 15.0

c. 13.0

d. 12.0

Answer :C

38.) How many permanent members does the Security Council has

a. 7.0

b. 5.0

c. 6.0

d. 4.0

Answer :B

39.) What does security value brings, as identified by a number of scholars

a. harmonious relationship between individuals

b. promotes an independent thought

c. social status and prestige

d. control over people

Answer :A

40.) Which article of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, lays down that “In all actions
concerning children the best interest of the child shall be a primary consideration”

a. 4.0

b. 2.0

c. 3.0

d. 5.0

Answer :C
41.) Which year did the National Human Rights Commission was established

a. 1991.0

b. 1994.0

c. 1993.0

d. 1992.0

Answer :C

42.) Which language does the word 'right' traces it's origin to

a. Roman

b. French

c. English

d. Latin

Answer :C

43.) When did the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties came into effect

a. 1990.0

b. 1980.0

c. 1989.0

d. 1985.0

Answer :B

44.) Which social class does NCSC works for

a. scheduled caste

b. dalits
c. Harijans

d. All of these

Answer :D

45.) When was the NHRC established

a. 1992.0

b. 1995.0

c. 1993.0

d. 1994.0

Answer:C

46.) What does `right

a. just actions that individuals have to discharge to maintain harmonious relationships between
themselves

b. a legal sanction

c. None of these

d. a normative value

Answer:A

47.) Which article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees ‘Right to Seek and Enjoy
Asylum’

a. 13.0

b. 12.0

c. 15.0

d. 14.0

Answer:D
48.) Which of the following international NGO publishes Human Rights world watch reports

a. The International League for Human Rights

b. HRW

c. None of these

d. The Amnesty International

Answer:B

49.) Which illegal activity did COFEPOSA focused on

a. Dacoity

b. Kidnapping

c. Smuggling

d. Prostitution

Answer:C

50.) Which is of the following is not an refugee

a. Tourist

b. Spy

c. All of these

d. Illegal Economic Migrant

Answer:C

51.) What was the earliest development of human rights in the international context

a. the French Declaration

b. Magna Carta

c. the English Bill of Rights

d. the American Bill of Rights

52.) Who bestows statutory rights

a. Government

b. Society

c. Individual

d. God

Answer:A

53.) Which of the following is not ratified by India

a. None of these

b. CEDAW

c. ICESCR

d. ICCPR

Answer:A

54.) What rights to human rights defenders are provided by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

a. All of these

b. conduct human rights work individually and in association with others

c. meet or assemble peacefully

d. seek, obtain, receive and hold information relating to human rights

Answer:A

55.) What does dignity signify for human rights

a. have freedom and benefits

b. enjoyment of rights and freedoms

c. expanding with socio-eco-cultural and political developments

d. to be treated with utmost respect

56.) Which term refers to those persons who are fleeing persecution and human rights violations from
one region of the country and have sought refuge in another region of the same country

a. None of these

b. IDP

c. Temporary Residents

d. Illegal Economic Migrants

Answer:B

57.) How many basic values have been identified by a number of scholars which motivate and regulate
the behavior of human beings in achieving their goals

a. 9.0

b. 10.0

c. 12.0

d. 11.0

Answer:B

58.) When was the AFSPA act, passed by Parliament

a. 1968.0

b. 1978.0

c. 1948.0

d. 1958.0

Answer:D

59.) Which entity can lay down a declaration

b. United Nations

c. Local Municipality

d. State Government

Answer:B

60.) When did India ratified ICESCR

a. 1956.0

b. 1976.0

c. 1966.0

d. 1947.0

Answer:B

61.) What aspect does the Indian saying 'vasudhaiva kutumbakam' focuses

a. Unity in diversity

b. Ethics

c. Equality

d. Morals

Answer:A

62.) When did the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes came into force

a. 2000.0

b. 2004.0

c. 1992.0

d. 1998.0

Answer:B
63.) Where is International Court of Justice located

a. Venice

b. Hague

c. Vienna

d. Paris

Answer:B

64.) Which of the following is an multilateral treaty

a. TRIPS

b. Designs Act

c. Law of Copyright

d. Patents Act

Answer:A

65.) What does universal characteristic of human rights emphasize

a. Human rights cannot be taken away by any power

b. Human rights are conferred to an individual even after his death.

c. Human rights are not a monopoly of any privileged class of people

d. Human life has a purpose.

Answer:C

66.) Which of the following is the activity an NGO can perform

a. fight for the protection of human rights

b. All of these

c. provide medical assistance

Answer:B

67.) How many members are to be nominated by the Central Government in NCW

a. 4.0

b. 3.0

c. 5.0

d. 6.0

Answer:C

68.) Who was the Chief Architect and Chairperson of the Drafting Committee of the UDHR

a. John F. Kennedy

b. Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt

c. Franklin Delano Roosevelt

d. Herbert Hoover

Answer:B

69.) Which article of the Indian constitution stated that equality of opportunity should be given to all
citizens in matters relating to employment

a. 13.0

b. 16.0

c. 14.0

d. 15.0

Answer:B

70.) How many different types of duties are present

a. 5.0

b. 4.0
c. 3.0

d. 2.0

Answer:B

71.) When did India ratified ICCPR

a. 1966.0

b. 1947.0

c. 1956.0

d. 1976.0

Answer:D

72.) What regulates the code of conduct of a group of individuals

a. Value

b. Ethics

c. Equality

d. Morals

Answer:B

73). National Human Rights Commission is a ......

(a) Statutory body

(b) Constitutional body

(c) Multilateral institution

(d) Both a and c

Answer d
74). Who is the current chairman of the National Human Rights Commission?

(a) Justice A.S. Anand

(b) Justice H.L. Dattu

(c) Justice S. Rajendra Babu

(d) Justice K. Balakrishnan

Answer b

75). Who can be appointed as the chairman of the National Human Rights Commission?

(a) Any sitting judge of the Supreme Court

(b) Any retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

(c) Any person appointed by the President

(d) Retired Chief Justice of any High Court

Answer b

76). Which of the following statements is NOT correct about the National Human Rights Commission?

(a) It was established in 1993.

(b) In the cases of human rights violation, the Commission has no right to punish the culprit

(c) The Chairman and members of this Commission are appointed by the President

(d) The Commission sends its annual report to the Central Government and State Governments

Answer c

77). What is tenure of the chairman of the National Human Rights Commission?

(a) 5 years or upto 62 years of age

(b) 5 years or upto 65 years of age

(d) 5 years or upto 70 years of age

Answer d

78). Who of the following is not included in the Committee constituted for the appointment of the
Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission?

(a) President

(b) Prime Minister

(c) Lok Sabha Speaker

(d) Leader of the main opposition party

Answer a

79). Which of the following is not the function of the National Human Rights Commission?

(a) To interfere in the proceedings related to any human rights violation case pending in the court

(b) Protecting human rights of prisoners

(c) To provide Economic compensation to any human rights violation victim

(d) Promoting research in the field of human rights

Answer c

80). Who of the following has never been appointed as the chairman of the National Human Rights
Commission?

(a) Justice K. G. Balakrishnan

(b) Justice S. Rajendra Babu

(c) Justice A. S. Anand

(d) Justice P. Sathasivam

Answer d
81). Where is the headquarter of the National Human Rights Commission?

(a) Delhi

(b) Mumbai

(c) Ahmedabad

(d) Kolkata

Answer a

82). When changes have been made in the National Human Rights Commission Act?

(a) 2001

(b) 1999

(c) 2006

(d) 2016

Answer c

83). Right to freedom of speech and expression is granted by

A. Article 15 of the Constitution

B. Article 20 of the Constitution

C. Article 21 of the Constitution

D. Article 19 of the Constitution

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Answer : D

84). Which article of the Indian Constitution ensures equality before law?

A. Article 13
B. Article 12

C. Article 14

D. Article 20

Answer : C

85). The ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity have been taken from _______

A. American Constitution

B. Russian Constitution

C. Australian Constitution

D. French Constitution

Answer : D

86). The right to Constitutional remedies is available to citizens of India under article

A. 17

B. 19

C. 30

D. 32

Answer : D

87). The Indian Constitution grants

A. Five Kinds of Fundamental Rights

B. Eight Kinds of Fundamental Rights

C. Six Kinds of Fundamental Rights

D. Seven Kinds of Fundamental Rights

Answer : C
88). Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission of India

1. Its Chairman must be retired Chief Justice of India.

2. It has formation in each state as State Human Rights Commission.

3. Its powers are only recommendatory in nature.

4. It is mandatory to appoint a woman as a member of the Commission.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A. 1 and 3

B. 2 and 3

C. 2, 3 and 4

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer : A

89).Consider the following statements:

1. The State Human Rights Commission is a multi-member body.

2. The State Human Rights Commission consists of a chairperson and three members.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. both a and b

D. None

Answer : A

90). Consider the following statements:

1. The National Human Rights Commission is not a constitutional body.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. both a and b

D. None

Answer : C

91). The Protection of Human Rights Act of 1993 provides for the creation of:

(a) National Human Rights Commission

(b) State Human Rights Commission

(c) Joint State Human Rights Commission

(d) Human Rights Courts

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. 1,2, 3 and 4

B. 1 and 4

C. 1,2 and 3

D. 1,2and4

Answer : D

92). The chairperson of a State Human Rights Commission can be removed by the

A. State Legislature

B. Governor of the State

C. Parliament of India

D. President of India
Answer : D

93). A State Human Rights Commission submits its annual report to the

A. State Legislature

B. Governor of the State

C. State Government

D. Parliament of India

Answer : C

94). Consider the following statements:

1. The functions of a State Human Rights Commission are mainly recommendatory in nature.

2. The recommendations of a State Human Rights Commission are binding on the State Government.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. both a and b

D. None

Answer : A

95). Joint session of the parliament is arranged under the article........

(a) 78

(b) 103

(c) 108

(d) 249

Answer : C
96). Which of the following is not sacked/ impeached by the Parliament?

(a) President

(b) Chief Justice of Supreme Court

(c) Auditor General

(d) Attorney General of India

Answer : D

97). Which of the following is true about Parliament?

(a) Parliament consists of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

(b) The Vice- President is elected by both the Houses of the Parliament.

(c) Joint session of the parliament is headed by the president

(d) Joint session of the parliament is called by the Lok Sabha Speaker.

Answer : B

98). Who is the current Chairman of National Human Rights Commission?

(a) Cyriac joseph

(b) K.G. Balakrishnan

(c) Markedey katju

(d) Lila Samson

Answer : A

99). The Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) must be :

(a) Retired judge of high court

(b) A lawyer who has the eligibility to be a judge of Supreme Court

(d) Retired Attorney General of India

Answer : C

100. NHRC was established in the year:

(a) 1951

(b) 1993

(c) 1965

(d) 1990

Answer: B