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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 civil right guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution?

  1. Freedom of speech.

  2. Freedom of religion.

  3. The right to bear arms.

  4. The right to a speedy trial.
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Explanation

The right to a speedy trial is a criminal right, not a civil right. Civil rights are guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and include freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to bear arms.

Multiple choice

The RTE guarantees the right to free and compulsory education for all children between the ages of:

  1. 6 and 14

  2. 5 and 16

  3. 7 and 15

  4. 8 and 17
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Explanation

The RTE guarantees the right to free and compulsory education for all children between the ages of 6 and 14.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights?

  1. The right to life

  2. The right to freedom of expression

  3. The right to a fair trial

  4. The right to social security
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the Convention on the Rights of the Child?

  1. The right to life

  2. The right to education

  3. The right to freedom of expression

  4. The right to vote
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Explanation

The right to vote is not a right guaranteed by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, as children are not typically allowed to vote.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

What are the rights of a guardian of a Muslim minor?

  1. To receive compensation for their services

  2. To make decisions on behalf of the child

  3. To control the child's property

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The rights of a guardian of a Muslim minor include receiving compensation for their services, making decisions on behalf of the child, and controlling the child's property.

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
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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
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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
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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
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Explanation

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