Human Rights MCQ — 94 Practice Questions with Answers

Q1. With reference to economic and social rights in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, consider the following statements: 1. Article 23 recognizes equal pay for equal work without discrimination. 2. Article 24 recognizes rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay. 3. Article 26 says higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of seniority. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. With reference to equality and legal-protection provisions in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, consider the following statements: 1. Article 7 states that all are equal before the law and are entitled without discrimination to equal protection of the law. 2. Article 8 recognises the right to an effective remedy by competent national tribunals. 3. Article 9 protects against arbitrary arrest, detention or exile. 4. Article 10 guarantees the right to form and join trade unions. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3. With reference to complaints concerning members of the armed forces under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, consider the following statements: 1. The NHRC may seek a report from the Central Government. 2. After receiving the report, the NHRC may either not proceed with the complaint or make recommendations to the Central Government. 3. The Central Government is required to inform the Commission of action taken within one year. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q4. With reference to the inquiry powers and institutional capacity of the National Human Rights Commission, consider the following statements: 1. While inquiring into complaints, the Commission has all the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. 2. It may summon and enforce attendance of witnesses and examine them under oath. 3. It has its own investigative staff headed by a Director General of Police. 4. It can itself impose imprisonment on a public servant found guilty of a human rights violation. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5. With reference to Article 23 of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. It prohibits traffic in human beings and begar. 2. It makes contravention of the prohibition an offence punishable in accordance with law. 3. It prevents the State from imposing compulsory service for public purposes in all circumstances. Which of the statements given above are correct?