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(Detailed Solution Below) tion 5: None of the above coaching India’s Super Teachers for all govt. exams Under One Roof BD ooo ae isin Human rights Question 1 Detailed Solution The correct answer is None of the above. > Important Points + The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India was established on 12 October, 1993. + The statute under which it is established is the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993 as amended by the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006. + It is in conformity with the Paris Principlesyadopted at the first international workshop on national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights held in Paris in October 1991 + It was endorsed by the Genera 20 December, 1993 + The NHRC is an embodiment of Ind rights. + Section 2(1)(d) of the PHRA defines Human Rights as “the rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in the International Cove rceable by courts in India.” & Add + Functions of the Commission: The functions of the Commission as stated in Section 12 of the Act and apart from enquiry into complaints of violation of human rights or negligence in the prevention of such violation by a public servant. The Commission also studies treaties and international instruments on human rights and make recommendations for their effective implementation to the Government + NHRCis a unique institution because it is one of the few National Human Rights Institutes (NHRis) in the world whose Chairperson is the former Chief Justice of the country. + The world looks at NHRC of India as a role model in promoting and monitoring effective implementation of promotion and protection of human rights. FAB) of the United Nations by its Regulations 48/124 of s concern for the promotion and protection of human nal Information Perera ecu) Start Complete Exam Preparation CR Gee Deo aac eae Sao aa ese rope a a To Download App Question 2: View this Question Online > When was the National Human Rights Commission constituted? 1. 1992 2. 1995 2. 1996 4, 1993 5. None of the above/More than one of the above Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: 1993 Human rights Question 2 Detailed Solution The correct answer is 1993. © Key Points + The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is an embodiment of India's concer for the promotion and protection of human rights. + It was established on 12'O@teber 1993. + Itwas given a statutory bast Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. + Human Rights is defined by t as “Rights relating to Life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual guaranteed by the constitution or embodied in the international cavenants and enforceable by courts in India.” ad iner rater thas ciucesharertinae ° Inquire into violations of human rights by the government of India » Study treaties and other international instruments on human rights ¢ Engage in human rights education among various sections of society Thus, we can say that the National Human Rights Commission was constituted in 1993. ieee anu Rect Start Complete Exam Preparation Ree Ree ot ele hie eee Diesel PY z Download App Creer Question 3: View this Question Online > Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a 1. Declaration adopted by several Nations at an International Conference. 2. Multilateral treaty. 3. UN Security Council Resolution. 4. UN General Assembly Resolution. wer (Detailed Solution Below) OptCh 4: UN General Assembly Resolution. Human rights Question 3 Detailed Solution The correct answer is UN General Assembly Resolution. © Key Points The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR): + It is an international document adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). + It establishes the rights and freedoms of all members of the human race. “gp N casts Gee Rd Sia I ik tear ie an es oa clic iba: Gelinas eeee Pieler 1948. + Among the United Nations members at the time, 48 voted in favour, none against, 8 abstained and 2 did not vote. + The UDHR consists of 30 articles detailing an individual's “basic rights and fundamental freedoms’. + Its universally applicable for all human beings of varying race, religions and nationality. + It directly inspired the development of international human rights law, and was the first step in the formulation of the International Bill of Human Rights, which was completed in 1966 and came into force in 1976. + Even though the Universal Human Rights Declaration is not legally binding, its contents has been elaborated and incorporated into subsequent international treaties, regional human rights and instruments and in the legal codes of various countries + At least one of the 9 binding treaties of the UDHR has been ratified by all 193 member states of the United Nations, with the majority ratifying four or more. © Add + Articles 1-2 2 The basic concepts of dignity, liberty and equality ate established. + Articles 3-5 5 2 Details of individual rights, such as the right to life and prohibition of slavery are explained in detail. + Articles 6-11 * Refers to the fundamental rights as well as the remedies for their violation. + Articles 12-17 = Set forth the rights of the individual towards the community, including freedom of movement and residence within each state, the right of property and the right to a nationality. + Articles 18-21 = These sets of articles refer to the rights of the individual towards the community, including freedom of movement, thought, opinion, expression, religion, peaceful association and ideas through any media, + Articles 22-27 * Sanctions an individual's economic, social and cultural rights including healthcare. It also upholds the right to a better standard of living and makes a special mention of care given to motherhood or childhood, + Articles 26 - 30 + It establishes the general means of exercising these rights, the areas in which the rights of the individual cannot be applied. nal Information India's #1 Learning Platform Pe Start Complete Exam Preparation Decherd Question Bank Exeter) Download App een feed (Jes Question 4: tibiae sis a seed a cific a: The "Universal Declaration of Human Righty was adopted by the UN General Assembly in the year . 2 1, 1948 “A! 3.1945 4, 1966 Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: 1948 Human rights Question 4 Detailed Solution The correct answer is 1048. © Key Points + The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the year 1048. + The General Assembly ed it on 10 December 1948 through a resolution known as the ‘Universal Declaration of Hunan Rights. + It was accepted by 48 countries without any negative vote and eight states were absent. + Due to the adoption of the Declaration on 10 December, the whole world celebrates this date as Human Rights Day. + The impact of World War Il triggered the establishment of the UDHR. + The Preamble of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that - > The human rights described in the Declaration are proclaimed as a common standard for all individuals and for all nations. Se Crea CRG Reuss Slee ones Mock Tests ea Coley resend Px Download App Question 5: View this Question Online When was UN Commission on Human Rights established? am 2. 1950 4, 1948 Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: 1946 Human rights Question 5 Detailed Solution The UN Commission on Human Rights was established injthe year 1946. > Important Points =, + The International Coverfgimigon Civil and Political Rights, which safeguards our basic liberties and rights, was woven Res Nations Commission on Human Rights, which was founded in 1946, + The Commission on Human Rights procedures and mechanisms are instructed to analyse, monitor, and publicly report on either the key global trends in human rights abuses ar the human rights conditions in particular countries or territories (known as country mechanisms or mandates) (known as thematic mechanisms or mandates). + The Special Procedures of the Commission on Human Rights were the name given to these processes and systems as a whole. Therefore, the United Nations Commission on Human Rights was founded in 1946. Top Human rights MCQ Objective Questions ieee anu Reel Start Complete Exam Preparation CR er Reo Cayo fated Snes MasterCl Cresco Gage etre Download App Question 6 View this Question Online > When was the National Human Rights Commission constituted? 1, 1992 Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: 1993 Human rights Question 6 Detailed Solution The correct answer is 1993. © Key Points + The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is an embodiment of India's concern for the promotion and protection of human rights. + It was established on 12 October 1993. « It was given a statutory basis by the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. + Human Rights is defined by the act as,"Rights relating to Life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual guarant the constitution or embodied in the international covenants and enforceable by court + NHRC performs the given functions: = Inquire into violations of human rights by the government of India © Study treaties and other international instruments on human rights = Engage in human rights education among various sections of society ‘Thus, we can say that the National Human Rights Commission was constituted in 1993. India’s #1 Leaning Platform Start Complete Exam Preparation Ceca ee tn Pea end Mock Tests ioe col ars Gas ee Download App Question 7 View this Question Online > The "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" was adopted by the UN General Assembly in the year 1, 1948 2. 1946 3. 1945 4. 1966 Answer (Detailed Solution Bolow) Option 1: 1948 Human rights Question 7 Detailed Solution The correct answer is 1948. © Key Points + The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the year 1948. B: Adaiti f 7 + The General Assembly’ ‘ed it on 10 December 1948 through a resolution known as the “Universal Declaration ian Rights. + Itwas accepted by 46 countries without any negative vote and eight states were absent. * Due to the adoption of the Declaration on 10 December, the whole world celebrates this date as Human Rights Day. + The impact of World War II triggered the establishment of the UDHR. + The Preamble of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that - ¢ The human rights described in the Declaration are proclaimed as a common standard for all individuals and for all nations. Pee aera ORR oto Start Complete Exam Preparation Gees Phe Sn has eco ) Question Bank Bitter Download App Question 8 View this Question Online > Amnesty Intemational Organization volunteers campaign for: 1. Human rights all over the world 2. Human values worldwide 3. Human evolution studies 4. Human free education rights ‘Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Human rights all over the world Human rights Question 8 Detailed Solution The correct answer is human rights all over the world. © Key Points + Amnesty International Organization volunteers campaign for Human rights all over the world. « It was founded in 1961 in London by.a.British lawyer, Peter Benenson. + It has its headquerters ijt, United Kingdom. + The mission of the organtsatton is to campaign for a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. + Human Rights are moral principles or norms for certain standards of human behaviour and are regularly protected in municipal and international law. * Itis an international fe organization focused on human rights. 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Ca India's #1 Learning Platform ARR See Start Complete Exam Preparation ee eed ies haa hold ed occas Peter Download App Question 11: View this Question Online > When was UN Commission on Human Rights established? 1, 1946 2. 7 3. 1949" 4, 1948 Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Settee eine Human rights Question 11 Detailed Solution The UN Commission on Human Rights was established in the year 1046. * Important Points + The International Covenant on Civiland Political Rights, which safeguards our basic liberties and rights, was woven by the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, which was founded in 1946 + The Commission on Hula Rights procedures and mechanisms are instructed to analyse, monitor, and publicly ret ‘on either the key global trends in human rights abuses or the human rights conditions in particular countries or territories (known as country mechanisms or mandates) (known as thematic mechanisms or mandates). + The Special Procedures of the Commission on Human Rights were the name given to these processes and systems as @ whole. Therefore, the United Nations Commission on Human Rights was founded in 1946. Ce ana Reco) CRD eee Start Complete Exam Preparation Pan MasterCl Download App end mbes Question Bank Gag ete Question 12: View this Question Online > The first country to allow voting Fights for all groups of people was 1. USA 2 me) 3. India 4. New Zealand ‘Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: New Zeeland Human rights Question 12 Detailed Solution ‘The correct answer is New Zealand. * During the ninetee tBu Women were not allowed to vote in many countries. + On 19 September 4 governor of New Zealand Lord Glasgow, signed a new Electoral Act into /aw + Asa result of this landmark legislation, New Zealand became the first self-governing country in the world in which women had the right to vote in parliamentary elections. Thus, the first country to allow voting rights for all groups of people was New Zealand. rod Ra Lei CRE Sect Start Complete Exam Preparation Cayo ones al Tacs aaa Osco Cresco Pxltz 7) Download App Question 13: View this Question Online > Amnesty International Organization volunteers campaign for: 4. Human rights all over the world, i ~~ worldwide 3. Human evolution studies 4, Human free education rights Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Human rights all over the world Human rights Question 13 Detailed Solution The correct answer is human rights all over the world. @ Key Points + Amnesty International Organization volunteers campaign for Human rights all over the world. + It was founded in 1961 in London by a British lawyer, Peter Benenson. + It is an international ernmental organization focused on human rights. + Ithas its headquarters United Kingdom, + The mission of the organisation is to campaign for a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. + Human Rights are moral principles or norms for certain standards of human behaviour and are regularly protected in municipal and international law. Thus, we can say that Amnesty International Organization volunteers campaign for Human rights all over the world. ieee anu Beet Start Complete Exam Preparation CRG csc ica Pea ies a Pac DOs coapey Download App Question Bank Exc) Question 14: View this Question Online > There are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the ather labelled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Human Rights are universal in nature and belong to all human beings, regardless of race, religion, gender, and other differences. Reason (R): Human Rights are guaranteed by the laWwrinduding treaties like UN treaties, customary international law, general principles, and other sources of international law. Choose the correct option: 1 xX" ad (R)are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). 2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). 3. (A) is true, but (R) is false. 4, (A) is false, but (R) is true. Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1 : Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). Human rights Question 14 Detailed Solution The correct option is ‘Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)’ © Key Points + Human Rights are universal in nature and belong to all human beings, regardless of race, religion, gender, and other differences. » This is a true statement + Human Rights are basic rights and freedoms that belong to all individuals by virtue of their humanity. + Human rights are universal and Belong toll human beings, regardless of their race, religion, gender, or anyother differences. human rights are inherent to every human being by birth and as by international law and human rights treaties. + Human Rights are guar: the law, including treaties like UN treaties, customary international law, general principles, and other sources of international law. > This is a true statement + Human rights are guaranteed by the law, including treeties like UN treaties, customary international law, general principles, and other sources of international law. + Human rights are protected and guaranteed by various international treaties and instruments such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), and customary international law. Therefore, both the Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion. Teer Eee Oe aR rae Start Complete Exam Preparation ees (ee cd Download App Question 15: View this Question Online > O When was the National Human Right: stablished? 1. 1990 oP 2. 1991 Xo AS More than one of the above 5. None of the above Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 5: None of the above Human rights Question 15 Detailed Solution The correct answer is None of the above. » Important Points + The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India was established on 12 October, 1993. + The statute under which it is established is the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993 as amended by the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, + It is in conformity with the Paris Principles, adopted at the first internati jofkshop on national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rig! in October 1991. + Itwas endorsed by the General Assembly of the ‘O: by its Regulations 48/134 of 20 December, 1993. + The NHRC is an embodiment of nie promotion and protection of human rights. + Section 2(1)(d) of the PHRA uman Rights as "the rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual .d by the Constitution or embodied in the Intemational Covenants and enforceable by courts in India.” & Additional Informa’ n + Functions of the Commission: © The functions of the Commission as stated in Section 12 of the Act and apart from ve BSE RNC ape RIOR AR EE RR oN RI OAS DORR of such violation by a public servant. + The Commission aiso studies treaties and international instruments on human rights and make recommendations for their effective implementation to the Government. + NHRCis a unique institution because it is one of the few National Human Rights Institutes (NHRis) in the world whose Chairperson is the former Chief Justice of the country. + The world looks at NHRC of India as a role model in promoting and monitoring effective implementation of promotion and protection of human rights. 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