Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Q. Which of these human rights were the people of France fighting for during the French Revolution of 1789?

1. Equality
2. Fraternity
3. Employment
4. Liberty

Q. The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 10 December 1948. It was so important that 10 December is celebrated as the International Human Rights Day.

Why is the Human Rights declaration significant?

1. The guidelines promise all human beings the freedom to act, speak or think as they want.
2. The declaration calls for the end of slavery and the gender-based exploitation of women.
3. The guidelines provide support for the rich to get richer and ignores the middle-class and the poor people.
4. The Second World War made people more conscious about the benefits of wars.

Q. Which of the following is not an example of social injustice that leads to inequality of opportunities and income?

1. Statelessness
2. Religious intolerance
3. Social inclusion
4. Distortionary tax systems

Q. What is/are the French legacy to the world ?

1. Conservatism
   
2. Republicanism
3. Socialism
4. Freedom, equality and fraternity

Q. The "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" is comprised of _______ articles.

1. 30

Q. When was the American War of Independence fought?

1. 1701
2. 1745
3. 1776
4. 1789

Q. Priyam is your classmate in your Social Science class. He asks you to clarify his doubts about the human rights concept you learnt in the last lesson. He knows about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Human Rights Commission. However, he is not sure how India provides and monitors human rights in the country.

How will you explain India's role in the implementation of human rights in the country?

1. The human rights debate is continuously evolving, and our country actively supports new human rights claims.
2. India successfully enforces human rights and investigates any violations of human rights in the country.
3. The Indian Constitution establishes fundamental human rights for all Indian citizens.
4. The National Human Rights Commission is set up to monitor the implementation of human rights in the country.

Q.

Justify Matternichs statement "When France sneezes whole europe catches cold"

Q. The United Nations was formed after which war?

1. Second World War
2. Vietnam War
3. First World War
4. Iraq War

Q. Match the following.

1. 1776
2. 1789
3. 1917

Q. When is International Human Rights Day celebrated?

1. 13 January
2. 12 March
3. 11 September
4. 10 December

Q. Which of these wars were fought due to the denial of human rights?

1. Hundred Years' War
2. Russian Revolution
3. American War of Independence
4. French Revolution

Q. The "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" is comprised of _______ articles.

1. 30

Q. Assertion: Many nations witnessed the emergence of autocratic governments accompanied by curtailment of people's rights and liberties.

Reason: The common claim of a dignified life irrespective of one's ancestry, gender, colour, status, and creed led to the realisation of universality and indivisibility of human rights.

Read the above given statements and select the option that is true.

1. The assertion is correct but the reason is incorrect.
2. Both the assertion and the reason are incorrect.
3. Both the assertion and the reason are correct.
4. The assertion is incorrect but the reason is correct.

Q. Which of the following articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights deals with the right to equality before law?

1. Article 7
2. Article 21
3. Article 14
4. Article 30

Q. I am listed under Articles 12 to 35 in Part III of the Indian constitution.
I help you live a life with basic rights, freedom, and dignity. Who am I?

1. Fundamental duties
2. Right to property
3. Human rights
4. Fundamental rights

Q. Read the following statements about universality of human rights and select the option that is true.

Assertion: The aftermath of the war led to the formation of United Nations (UN) and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Reason: The horrors witnessed during WWII led to a universal consensus on the minimum standards of living for all human beings.

1. Both the assertion and the reason are correct.
2. Both the assertion and the reason are incorrect.
3. The assertion is correct but the reason is incorrect.
4. The assertion is incorrect but the reason is correct.

Q. The "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" is comprised of how many articles?

1. 27
2. 30
3. 38
4. 36