Human Rights in India

Civics ⇒ Citizenship and Rights

Human Rights in India starts at 9 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Human Rights in India. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe the importance of the Right to Education as a human right in India.

Describe the role of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India.

Explain the concept of 'Right against Exploitation' as provided in the Indian Constitution.

Explain the importance of the Right to Equality in the context of human rights.

Explain the role of judiciary in the protection of human rights in India.

Explain the significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) for India.

Explain the term 'Public Interest Litigation' (PIL) and its role in protecting human rights in India.

Explain the term 'Secularism' in the context of human rights in India.

The Protection of Human Rights Act was enacted in which year? (1) 1993 (2) 2001 (3) 1986 (4) 1975

Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes 'untouchability'? (1) Article 14 (2) Article 15 (3) Article 17 (4) Article 19

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the protection of the interests of minorities? (1) Article 29 (2) Article 21 (3) Article 19 (4) Article 14

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the Right to Constitutional Remedies? (1) Article 19 (2) Article 21 (3) Article 32 (4) Article 14

Fill in the blank: The ________ is an independent body in India that protects and promotes human rights.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for the protection of child rights in India.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for the protection of women's rights in India.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the highest court of appeal in India for the protection of human rights.

True or False: Human rights are only applicable to citizens of a country.

True or False: The Right to Equality is a fundamental human right guaranteed by the Indian Constitution.

True or False: The Right to Information Act, 2005, is related to human rights in India.

True or False: The Supreme Court of India can issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.