Human Rights And International Law Set 1
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This set of Human Rights and International Law Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Human Rights And International Law Set 1
Q1 | All Human Rights are inherent in all human beings because
- all human rights are provided by the state.
- human rights are being provided by the united nations.
- human beings are rational beings.
- human rights are the product of social revolutions.
Q2 | Which of the following is not correct?
- human rights are universal.
- human rights are subjective.
- human rights are constitutional.
- human rights are incontrovertible.
Q3 | Which of the following are considered third generation rights?
- individual rights
- collective rights
- political rights
- economic rights
Q4 | Freedom from torture is
- inherent right
- derogable human right
- absolute right
- none of the above
Q5 | The Indian tradition of human rights during war is best exemplified in the work of
- mahabharata
- ramayana
- emperor ashoka
- emperor akbar
Q6 | Which of the following thinkers did not give the idea of natural rights?
- thombas hobbes
- j.j. rousseau
- john locke
- jermy bentham
Q7 | Which Article of Universal Declaration of Human Rights declares, “Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person”?
- article 1
- article 3
- article 5
- article 6
Q8 | Convention on the elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women was adopted in
- 1966
- 1979
- 1983
- 1993
Q9 | The Gandhian idea of individual rights was characterized within the framework of
- human interdependence
- european liberal tradition
- socialist tradition
- vedic tradition
Q10 | When did India enact positive law on human rights?
- 1993
- 1950
- 1919
- 1935
Q11 | ‘Mandala Theory’ of inter-state relations in ancient India was a contribution of
- manu
- brihaspati
- kautilya
- aryabhatt
Q12 | When the Convention on the Rights of the child was adopted by the UN General Assembly?
- on 18th march 1992
- on 24th january 1982
- on 20th november 1989
- on 10th december 1999
Q13 | ‘Convention on the Indigenous and Tribal peoples in independent countries’ was adopted on the initiatives of
- world health organization
- international labour organization
- united nations human rights council
- food and agricultural organisation
Q14 | Vishakha v. State of Rajasthan case dealt with
- prevention of domestic violence against women
- sexual violence against women at workplace
- ban on the practice of female infanticide
- promotion of educational and employment opportunities for women
Q15 | The Bill of Rights is the collective name for the first ten amendments to theConstitution of
- u.s.a.
- u.k.
- france
- switzerland
Q16 | The Cortagena Declaration of 1984 deals with
- women
- refugees
- children
- persons with disability
Q17 | Article 340 of the Indian Constitution deals with
- backward classes commission
- election commission
- union public service commission
- finance commission
Q18 | International Humanitarian Law is a
- branch of international law which provides protection to human beings from the consequences of armed conflicts.
- branch of environmental law which provides protection to environment.
- branch of international law seeking intervention in the states violating human rights of the people.
- branch of international law providing for humanitarian assistance to the people affected by natural disasters.
Q19 | Universal Declaration of Human Rights contains
- 20 articles
- 22 articles
- 30 articles
- 36 articles
Q20 | Sacher Committee Report dealt with the issue of
- socio-economic development of muslims
- all round development of minorities
- amelioration in the conditions of working women
- decent and dignified treatment with prisoners of war
Q21 | Which of the following provisions articulate the constitutional vision of Justice in India?
- free and independent judiciary
- directive principles of state policy
- fundamental duties
- special status to the state of jammu and kashmir
Q22 | Which of the following is a seminal contribution of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
- making human rights implementable
- international standard setting on human rights
- paving way for conversion of human rights into fundamental rights.
- facilitating creation of machinery for ensuring rights to all
Q23 | The General Assembly of the United Nations can pass the resolution on human rights issues and
- compel states to change their internal laws to include more human rights.
- recommend and request new human rights standards for inclusion in state’s internal laws.
- leave the matter to states as to how they deal with human rights issues.
- look into enforcement and implementation of human rights with the states.
Q24 | When a person is arrested, the police cannot keep the accused in its custody for morethan
- 36 hours
- 24 hours
- 12 hours
- 48 hours
Q25 | United Nations decade for Human Rights Education was
- 1965-1974
- 1985-1994
- 1995-2004
- 2000-2009