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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

Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights?

  1. The right to work

  2. The right to education

  3. The right to health

  4. The right to property
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The right to property is not a right guaranteed by the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, but rather a right guaranteed by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women?

  1. The right to equality before the law

  2. The right to equal pay for equal work

  3. The right to vote

  4. The right to own property
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The right to own property is not a right guaranteed by the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, but rather a right guaranteed by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities?

  1. The right to life

  2. The right to education

  3. The right to work

  4. The right to vote
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The right to vote is not a right guaranteed by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, as persons with disabilities are not typically allowed to vote.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment?

  1. The right to be free from torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

  2. The right to a fair trial

  3. The right to compensation for torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

  4. The right to vote
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The right to vote is not a right guaranteed by the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, as persons who are subjected to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment are not typically allowed to vote.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination?

  1. The right to equality before the law

  2. The right to equal pay for equal work

  3. The right to vote

  4. The right to own property
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The right to own property is not a right guaranteed by the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, but rather a right guaranteed by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a key provision of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019?

  1. Data principals have the right to access their personal data.

  2. Data principals have the right to rectify their personal data.

  3. Data principals have the right to erase their personal data.

  4. Data principals have the right to transfer their personal data.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 does not include the right to transfer personal data as a key provision.

Multiple choice

What is the right to be forgotten?

  1. The right to request that your personal data be erased

  2. The right to request that your personal data be corrected

  3. The right to request that your personal data be transferred to another organization

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

The right to be forgotten is the right to request that your personal data be erased.

Multiple choice

What is the right to data portability?

  1. The right to request that your personal data be transferred to another organization

  2. The right to request that your personal data be erased

  3. The right to request that your personal data be corrected

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

The right to data portability is the right to request that your personal data be transferred to another organization.

Multiple choice

What is the right to object?

  1. The right to object to the processing of your personal data

  2. The right to request that your personal data be erased

  3. The right to request that your personal data be corrected

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

The right to object is the right to object to the processing of your personal data.

Multiple choice

What is the right to access?

  1. The right to request a copy of your personal data

  2. The right to request that your personal data be erased

  3. The right to request that your personal data be corrected

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

The right to access is the right to request a copy of your personal data.

Multiple choice

What is the legal doctrine that allows governments to prohibit speech that is obscene?

  1. Prior restraint

  2. Content-based restriction

  3. Strict scrutiny

  4. Obscenity
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Obscenity is a legal doctrine that allows governments to prohibit speech that is obscene. Obscenity is defined as material that is patently offensive, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value, and appeals to the prurient interest.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution of India?

  1. Right to Property

  2. Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression

  3. Right to Education

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

The right to freedom of speech and expression is a fundamental right guaranteed by Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

What are the three unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

  1. Life, liberty, and property

  2. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

  3. Life, liberty, and equality

  4. Life, liberty, and justice
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The three unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Multiple choice

What is the Right to Information?

  1. The right to access information held by public authorities.

  2. The right to express oneself freely.

  3. The right to assemble and protest.

  4. The right to vote.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Right to Information is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution of India. It allows citizens to access information held by public authorities, including government departments, public sector undertakings, and local bodies.

Multiple choice

What is the Right to Free Speech?

  1. The right to access information held by public authorities.

  2. The right to express oneself freely.

  3. The right to assemble and protest.

  4. The right to vote.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Right to Free Speech is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution of India. It allows citizens to express their thoughts and opinions freely, without fear of censorship or reprisal.