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S INDIAN SCHOOL, DOHA -QATAR

Notes 2022 - 2023

Section : Boys’ & Girls’ Date: 17-05-2022

Class & Div.: VI [All Divisions] Subject: Qatar
History Lesson: 8– Human Rights
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I. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER FROM THE FOLLOWING CHOICES:

1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was issued in:
(a) 1945 AD (b) 1946 AD
(c) 1947 AD (d) 1948 AD
ANS: (d) 1948 AD
2. The Right to Work is a Human Right in the ________ field.
(a) Civil (b) Social
(c) Politic (d) Economic
ANS: (d) Economic
II. Answer the following:
1. What are the reasons for issuing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
ANS: The reasons for issuing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights are:
(i) Preserving the rights of individuals.
(ii) The pursuit of peace and security for the entire human race.
2. In light of the following phrase: (The United Nations established the Office of the United
Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights), explain what is meant by Human Rights.
ANS: Human Rights are the entirety of the rights and freedom owed to every person simply
because he is a human being, without any discrimination whatsoever.

3. Explain the State of Qatar’s efforts in the field of Human Rights.

ANS: The State of Qatar’s efforts in the field of Human Rights are:
(i) Issuance of the Permanent Constitution of the State of Qatar in 2004 , including public rights
and freedom
(ii) Establishing a Human Rights Department affiliated to the State of Qatar Ministry of Interior.
(iii) Establishment of the National Human Rights Committee.
(iv) Publishing the culture and principles of human rights in school curricula and the media.

4. Mention the types of Human Rights.

ANS: The types of Human Rights are:
(i) Civil and Political Rights.
(ii) Social Rights.
(iii) Economic Rights.

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