Human Rights — MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)

Module 1: Introduction to Human Rights and Duties

1. The philosophy of human rights is founded on the core value of: a) Profit and economic growth b) Dignity c) Military power d) Technological advancement

2. The Indian concept "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" means: a) Non-violence (Ahimsa) b) The world is one family c) Truth is the highest goal d) Duty above all

3. Which model of Human Rights Education focuses on monitoring violations and advocating to authorities? a) Values and Awareness Model b) Accountability Model c) Transformational Model d) Behavioural Model

4. According to the UN, human rights education is a: a) One-time mandatory course b) Lifelong process c) Optional certificate programme d) Professional degree requirement

5. Ethics, as distinct from morals, regulates: a) The personal character of an individual b) The social code of conduct of a group c) Legal judgments and precedents d) Economic policies

Module 2: Rights, Duties, and Legal Instruments

6. A right that imposes a duty on others to provide something is called a: a) Liberty right b) Claim right c) Negative right d) Perfect duty

7. A right that requires others to refrain from interfering is a: a) Claim right b) Liberty right c) Positive right d) Prima facie duty

8. Duties that are strictly binding in all circumstances are: a) Imperfect duties b) Prima facie duties c) Perfect duties d) Acquired duties

9. In international law, a declaration is generally: a) Legally binding like a treaty b) A statement of principles (soft law) c) A criminal statute d) A military pact

10. A protocol to a treaty is: a) The preamble of the treaty b) A supplementary agreement c) The enforcement clause d) An executive order

Module 3: UN System and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

11. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted on: a) 15 August 1947 b) 10 December 1948 c) 26 January 1950 d) 24 October 1945

12. Which UN Charter article promotes international cooperation in encouraging respect for human rights? a) Article 1(3) b) Article 2(4) c) Article 51 d) Article 108

13. First-generation rights (civil and political rights) in the UDHR are found in: a) Articles 1–15 b) Articles 3–21 c) Articles 22–27 d) Articles 28–30

14. Second-generation rights (economic, social, and cultural rights) are in: a) Articles 1–21 b) Articles 3–21 c) Articles 22–27 d) Articles 28–30

15. Which UDHR article states that everyone has duties to the community? a) Article 28 b) Article 29 c) Article 30 d) Article 21

16. The UN body established in 2006 to replace the Commission on Human Rights is the: a) International Court of Justice b) Human Rights Council c) ECOSOC d) NATO

17. Which of the following is a binding treaty rather than a declaration? a) UDHR b) Universal Declaration c) Convention d) Resolution

18. The United Nations was founded in: a) 1945 b) 1948 c) 1950 d) 1966

19. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) was adopted in: a) 1948 b) 1966 c) 1976 d) 1993

20. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) was adopted in: a) 1948 b) 1966 c) 1976 d) 1993

Module 4: Vulnerable and Disadvantaged Groups

21. CEDAW, the convention protecting women's rights, was adopted in: a) 1945 b) 1979 c) 1989 d) 2006

22. The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) was adopted in: a) 1979 b) 1989 c) 1990 d) 2006

23. Which convention specifically protects persons with disabilities? a) CEDAW b) CRC c) CRPD d) Refugee Convention

24. Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are people who: a) Have crossed an international border as refugees b) Are still within their own country but have fled their homes c) Are stateless persons without nationality d) Are migrant workers in another country

25. The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted in: a) 1992 b) 2000 c) 2007 d) 2010

Module 5: Human Rights in India — Enforcement Mechanisms

26. Under which article can a person directly approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights? a) Article 14 b) Article 19 c) Article 32 d) Article 226

27. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was established under: a) The Constitution of India b) Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 c) Indian Penal Code d) Civil Procedure Code

28. Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India can be filed by: a) Only the directly aggrieved person b) Any public-spirited person or NGO c) Only registered lawyers d) Only Members of Parliament

29. High Courts can issue writs under: a) Article 32 b) Article 226 c) Article 14 d) Article 21

30. The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act was passed in: a) 2000 b) 2007 c) 2010 d) 2013

Answers (key only)

1-b, 2-b, 3-b, 4-b, 5-b, 6-b, 7-b, 8-c, 9-b, 10-b, 11-b, 12-a, 13-b, 14-c, 15-b, 16-b, 17-c, 18-a, 19-b, 20-b, 21-b, 22-b, 23-c, 24-b, 25-c, 26-c, 27-b, 28-b, 29-b, 30-b.