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Fundamental and Human Rights

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This set of questions covers fundamental rights, human rights, and constitutional provisions like the Right against Exploitation. It also explores international declarations and individual liberties. These topics are frequently tested in UPSC and state PSC examinations.

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Fundamental and Human Rights Questions

Multiple choice political science on equality equality efforts of the government in social circle and its effects on people government in social sector

Universal adult franchise means every adult has a right to vote irrespective of his/her ___________.

  1. Educational background

  2. Economic background

  3. Religion

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The democratic elections require all adult nations are eligible to vote in the elections this is known as Universal Adult Franchise . Adult franchise also ensures that all citizens are able to vote without any discrimination of caste , religion  economic or educational backround.

Multiple choice political science on equality equality efforts of the government in social circle and its effects on people government in social sector

There are several laws in India that protect every person's right to be treated equally. In addition to laws, the government has also set up several schemes to improve the lives of ___________ who have been treated unequally for several centuries.

  1. Communities

  2. Individuals

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Republic of India is a welfare state, the state is required to take measures for overall development and welfare of people by any means necessary. The Government of India has initiated a number of social security scheme for promoting equality and socio-economic development. E.g. Beti Bachao Beti Padao, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwal Yojna, Maternity Benefit scheme, Sarv Shiksha yojna etc. for the empowerment of women and children.

Multiple choice political science international problems human rights : origin, characteristics and types interdependence problems affecting the world gender inequality declaration of human rights

"Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person" . This falls under which categories of Human Rights?

  1. Civil Rights

  2. Political Rights

  3. Social Rights

  4. Cultural Rights
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Universal Declaration of Human Right includes civil, political rights and economic, social and cultural rights. These Rights are grouped under five broad categories. Civil Rights is one of them.
CIVIL RIGHTS:

  • Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.
  • All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law.
  • Everyone shall have the right to recognition as a person before the law.
  • Everyone has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each State.

Multiple choice political science international problems human rights : origin, characteristics and types interdependence problems affecting the world gender inequality declaration of human rights

Article 4 represent which rights?

  1. Freedom from taxes

  2. Freedom from Slavery

  3. Freedom from injustice

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 4 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights explicitly states that no one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms.

Multiple choice political science international problems human rights : origin, characteristics and types interdependence problems affecting the world gender inequality declaration of human rights

Which of the following is/are included in human right?

  1. Right of life

  2. Right to food, clothing, shelter

  3. Right to education and health

  4. All of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Right which belong to every human is called human right. Following rights  are included in human right:-

  • Right of life
  • Right to food
  • Right to clothing
  • Right to shelter
  • Right to education
  • Right to health

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management consumerism the consumer protection act, 1986 consumer protection commerce

Rights of a consumer are protected under __________________.

  1. Consumer Protection Act, 1984

  2. Consumer Protection Act, 1988

  3. Consumer Protection Act, 1986

  4. Consumer Protection Act, 1982
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 provides for six rights of consumers.
The consumer protection councils set up under the Act are intended to promote and protect the various rights of consumers.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management consumerism the consumer protection act, 1986 consumer protection commerce

A consumer has a right to file a complaint and to be heard in case of dissatisfaction with goods or services according to the ___________.

  1. Right to be heard

  2. Right to choose

  3. Right to Seek redressal

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The consumer has a right to file a complaint and to be heard in case of dissatisfaction with a good or a service.
It is because of this reason that many enlightened business firms have set up their own consumer service and grievance cells.
Many consumer organisations are also working towards this direction and helping consumers in redressal of their grievances.

Multiple choice political science transgender / third gender transgender achieving equality moving towards equality

Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below:
The term suffrage means _________________.

  1. Right to vote

  2. Right to go anywhere in the country

  3. Right to livelihood

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The "Suffrage" means "Right to vote". This is a political right. 

When all adults irrespective of their race, caste, sex, creed, wealth, education, religion, etc. have the right to cast their vote in elections, it is called Universal Adult Franchise.

Multiple choice civics public facilities public facilities and my school efforts of the government in social circle and its effects on people government in social sector

Each child has the right to go to school and learn. This is called the ____________.

  1. Right to vote

  2. Right to education

  3. Right to equality

  4. Right to free speech
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Right to education is a Fundamental Right. Article 21 A of the Indian Constitution states:- The state shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age group of six to fourteen years. The act came into force on 1st April 2010. It is the right of every child to go to school, learn and take education.

Multiple choice civics public facilities public facilities and my school efforts of the government in social circle and its effects on people government in social sector

What is right to education?

  1. Right to go to school

  2. Right to learn

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
School is for everyone. Each child has the right to go to school. Each child has the right to learn. This is called the right to education. It is a very important aspect of the public life.
Multiple choice political science global problems and india's role human rights : origin, characteristics and types gender inequality international problems

Which of the following proclaims that ''all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and right"?

  1. French revolution

  2. American revolution

  3. Magna Carta

  4. Universal Declaration of human rights
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

The above has been given in  Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Multiple choice political science india's internal challenges internal challenges faced by india discrimination prejudice and discrimination

Which of the following is not an objective behind the establishment of Minority Commission? 

  1. Rights

  2. Welfare

  3. Employment

  4. Protection of their interests
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
National Commission for Minorities has the following objectives:
1. Evaluate the progress of the development of Minorities under the Union and States.
2. Monitor the working of the safeguards provided in the Constitution
3. Make recommendations for the effective implementation of safeguards for the protection of the interests of Minorities by the Central Government or the State Governments.