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International law governs the legal frameworks, treaties, and conventions regulating relations between nations. This collection covers human rights, humanitarian interventions, diplomatic immunity, and refugee protections. These questions are highly relevant for UPSC, State PSC, and specialized law entrance examinations.

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International Law Questions

Multiple choice

Which treaty prohibits torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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Explanation

The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment is a treaty that specifically prohibits torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment.

Multiple choice

Which treaty protects the right to freedom of expression?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. The Convention on the Rights of the Child

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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Explanation

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights is a treaty that specifically protects the right to freedom of expression.

Multiple choice

Which treaty protects the right to a fair trial?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. The Convention on the Rights of the Child

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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Explanation

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights is a treaty that specifically protects the right to a fair trial.

Multiple choice

Which treaty protects the right to education?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. The Convention on the Rights of the Child

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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Explanation

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is a treaty that specifically protects the right to education.

Multiple choice

Which treaty protects the right to health?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. The Convention on the Rights of the Child

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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Explanation

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is a treaty that specifically protects the right to health.

Multiple choice

Which treaty protects the right to work?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. The Convention on the Rights of the Child

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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Explanation

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is a treaty that specifically protects the right to work.

Multiple choice

Which treaty protects the right to social security?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. The Convention on the Rights of the Child

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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Explanation

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is a treaty that specifically protects the right to social security.

Multiple choice

Which treaty protects the right to an adequate standard of living?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. The Convention on the Rights of the Child

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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Explanation

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is a treaty that specifically protects the right to an adequate standard of living.

Multiple choice

Which treaty protects the right to participate in cultural life?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. The Convention on the Rights of the Child

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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Explanation

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is a treaty that specifically protects the right to participate in cultural life.

Multiple choice

Which treaty protects the rights of persons with disabilities?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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Explanation

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is a treaty that specifically protects the rights of persons with disabilities.

Multiple choice

Which treaty protects the rights of migrant workers?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. The Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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Explanation

The Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families is a treaty that specifically protects the rights of migrant workers.

Multiple choice

Which treaty protects the rights of indigenous peoples?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. The Convention on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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Explanation

The Convention on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is a treaty that specifically protects the rights of indigenous peoples.

Multiple choice

Which treaty protects the rights of women?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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Explanation

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women is a treaty that specifically protects the rights of women.

Multiple choice

Which treaty protects the rights of children?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. The Convention on the Rights of the Child

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Convention on the Rights of the Child is a treaty that specifically protects the rights of children.

Multiple choice

Which international treaty specifically addresses the rights of persons with disabilities?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

  4. The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Explanation

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is a comprehensive international human rights treaty that specifically addresses the rights of persons with disabilities.