Indian Polity PYQ – Human Rights Charter

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Indian Polity PYQ – Human Rights Charter – 19 questions, subject: Polity. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
GSCE – 2021
When do we celebrate 'International Human Rights Day' every year?

Correct Answer: B [10th December]

Explanation:

International Human Rights Day is observed every 10 December, marking the UN General Assembly's adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.

2.  
FAG6 – 2022
The Chairperson of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1947 is

Correct Answer: C [Eleanor Roosevelt]

Explanation:

Eleanor Roosevelt chaired the UN Human Rights Commission and the committee that drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

3.  
SURVEYOR DRAUGHTSMAN – 2022
The National Human Right Commission was established in the year

Correct Answer: D [1993]

Explanation:

The National Human Rights Commission was established on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

4.  
CBT – 2022
The committee which makes its recommendation to the Governor on the appointment of Chairperson of SHRC consists of

Correct Answer: B [Chief Minister, Speaker, Home Minister, Leader of Opposition]

Explanation:

The Governor appoints the SHRC chairperson on the recommendation of a committee of the Chief Minister, Speaker, Home Minister and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly.

5.  
GROUP 1 – 2022
Which of the following statement is/are correct?
1. The universal declaration of human rights was adopted in 1948
2. Article 10 says that all human beings are born free
3. UDHR has altogether 32 articles.
4. UDHR was adopted by United Nations General Assembly

Correct Answer: C [1 and 4]

Explanation:

The UDHR was adopted in 1948 and the keyed fourth statement is also true, but Article 10 does not say that all are born free, which is Article 1.

6.  
ROAD INSPECTOR – 2023
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in which place?

Correct Answer: A [Paris]

Explanation:

The UN General Assembly proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Paris, France, on 10 December 1948.

7.  
CSSE – 2023
Choose the correct matches :
1. NHRC – National Human Rights Commission
2. SHRC – Statutory Human Rights Commission
3. NCW – National Council for Women
4. RTI – Right to Information Act

Correct Answer: B [1 and 4 are correct]

Explanation:

NHRC means National Human Rights Commission and the keyed fourth abbreviation is correct, but SHRC is the State Human Rights Commission, not Statutory.

8.  
GROUP 3A – 2023
Which day is celebrated as Human Rights Day universally?

Correct Answer: B [10th December]

Explanation:

Human Rights Day is observed universally on 10 December, the day the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.

9.  
CESGS – 2023
As per UNO, a child is a person who has not completed the age of ______ years.

Correct Answer: D [18 years]

Explanation:

Under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989), Article 1, a child is every human being below the age of 18 years.

10.  
Who defines Human Rights as, "The right inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion or any other status. Everyone is entitled to these rights without discrimination"?

Correct Answer: B [UNO]

Explanation:

This definition of human rights, inherent to all human beings regardless of race, sex, nationality or other status, is the one given by the United Nations (OHCHR).

11.  
ACF – 2023
Consider the following statements. Choose the correct answer
(i) Protection of Human Rights Act was passed in 1993
(ii) Protection of Human Rights Act was amended in the year 2003
(iii) Human Rights courts in the district can be set up by the concurrence of the Governor of the State
(iv) An Advocate of seven years experience may be appointed as a special public prosecutor for a Human Rights court

Correct Answer: B [(i) and (iv) only]

Explanation:

The Protection of Human Rights Act was passed in 1993 and the keyed fourth statement is also true, but amendments were in 2006 and 2019, not 2003, so (i) and (iv) are correct.

12.  
ASSISTANT TRAINING OFFICER (TEXTILE DEPT) – 2023
Which of the following statements are true?
I. The State Human Rights Commission was established in 1993.
II. It can also recommend compensation.
III. It has the power of a civil court.
IV. Its power extends beyond the state.

Correct Answer: B [I, II and III true]

Explanation:

State Human Rights Commissions are set up under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 and can recommend action on violations, so I, II and III are true.

13.  
COMBINED ACCOUNTS SERVICES (TN TREASURIES) – 2024
In which article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is education a Fundamental Right?

Correct Answer: C [Article 26]

Explanation:

Article 26 of the UDHR says everyone has the right to education, free at least at the elementary stage, with elementary education compulsory.

14.  
GROUP 4 – 2024
Human Rights Day is celebrated on

Correct Answer: C [10th December]

Explanation:

Human Rights Day is celebrated on 10 December, marking the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.

15.  
GROUP 1 – 2024
A State Human Rights Commission inquires into violations of Human Rights related to lists enumerated in the

Correct Answer: C [State list and Concurrent list]

Explanation:

Under Section 21(5) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, a State Human Rights Commission inquires into violations relating to the State List and Concurrent List subjects.

16.  
CTS (INTERVIEW POST) – 2024
The landmark document, "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights" (UDHR) was adopted by the

Correct Answer: C [UNO]

Explanation:

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948.

17.  
ASSISTANT PUBLIC PROSECUTOR GRADE II – 2025
Find out the correctly paired match
1. National Human Rights Commission – Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
2. Central Information Commission – Ministry of Personnel
3. Central Vigilance Commission – Ministry of Home Affairs
4. Inter-State Council – Ministry of Home Affairs

Correct Answer: A [2 and 4 only]

Explanation:

The Central Information Commission functions under the Department of Personnel and Training, and the keyed fourth pair is also correct; NHRC is linked to the Home Ministry, so 2 and 4 are right.

18.  
GROUP 1 & 1A – 2025
The objectives of the National Human Rights Commission are :
(i) To strengthen the institutional arrangements through which human rights issues could be addressed in their entirety in a more focussed manner
(ii) To look into allegations of excesses, independently of the government
(iii) To contrast and strengthen the efforts that have already been made in this direction.

Correct Answer: C [(i) and (ii) are correct]

Explanation:

The NHRC's declared objectives include strengthening institutional arrangements for human rights and inquiring into abuse allegations, so statements (i) and (ii) are correct.

19.  
GROUP 1 – 2026
Arrange the following "Human Rights" events in chronological order.
(1) Convention on the Elimination of all forms of discrimination against women.
(2) Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
(3) International Committee of Red Cross.
(4) Magna Carta.

Correct Answer: C [(4), (3), (2), (1)]

Explanation:

The order is Magna Carta (1215), the Red Cross (1863), UDHR (1948) and CEDAW (1979), i.e. 4, 3, 2, 1.

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