Lokpal and Important Commissions (Indian Polity and Governance) Part-I

Total Questions: 56

21. Vohra Committee was formed to study- [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (c) Nexus of Politicians and Criminals
Solution:Vohra Committee was formed in 1993 to study the problem of criminalisation of politics and the nexus among criminals, politicians, and bureaucrats in India.
  • The N.N. Vohra Committee which submitted its report in October 1993 studied of the problem of criminalization of politics and the nexus among criminals, politicians, and bureaucrats in India.
  • The committee had concluded that agencies, including the CBI, IB, RAW, had unanimously expressed their opinion that the criminal network was virtually running a parallel government.

22. Name the committee which has investigated and submitted the report on the nexus of politicians and criminals? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (b) Vohra Committee
Solution:Vohra Committee was formed in 1993 to study the problem of criminalisation of politics and the nexus among criminals, politicians, and bureaucrats in India.
  • The N.N. Vohra Committee which submitted its report in October 1993 studied of the problem of criminalization of politics and the nexus among criminals, politicians, and bureaucrats in India.
  • The committee had concluded that agencies, including the CBI, IB, RAW, had unanimously expressed their opinion that the criminal network was virtually running a parallel government.

23. Who recommended to end Indian Administrative Services and Indian Police Services? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (d) Rajamannar Commission
Solution:Rajmannar Commission was set up by the then DMK Government of Tamil Nadu in 1969 under the Chairmanship of Dr P.V. Rajamanar. It was appointed to look into the question regarding the relationship that should subsist between the Centre and the States in a federal set-up. It submitted its report in 1971. It demanded readjustment of the VII schedule and residuary power to the states. Its other important recommendations are given in the following:
  • The setting of an inter-State council immediately
  • Finance commission to be made a permanent body
  • Deletion of Articles 356, 357, and 365 which dealt with the President's rule
  • Abolition of All-India Services (IAS, IPS, and IFS)
  • Planning Commission to be replaced by a statutory body
  • The Central government completely ignored its recommendations.

24. Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/ reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2020]

1. Preamble

2. Directive Principles of State Policy

3. Fundamental Duties

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Code:

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:The Following Parts of the Indian Constitution reflect the Principles and Provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948.

According to Article 3 of UDHR (1948), everyone has the right to life, liberty and the security of person. It reflects in Preamble and Fundamental Rights of Indian Constitution.

According to Article 26 of UDHR (1948), everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit. It reflects in Article 45 of Directive Principles of State Policy of Indian Constitution.

According to Article 29 of UDHR everyone has duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of his personality is possible. It reflects in fundamental duties of the Indian Constitution.

Thus, all the statements are correct. Hence, the correct answer is option (d).

25. When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (d) 10 December, 1948
Solution:The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, the Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 (General Assembly resolution 217 A) as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations. It sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected and it has been translated into over 500 languages. The UDHR is widely recognized as having inspired, and paved the way for, the adoption of more than seventy human rights treaties, applied today on a permanent basis at global and regional levels (all containing references to it in their preambles).

26. How many Articles are there in 'Universal Declaration of Human Rights'? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) 30
Solution:There are 30 Articles in the 'Universal Declaration of Human Rights."

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, the Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 (General Assembly resolution 217 A) as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations. It sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected and it has been translated into over 500 languages. The UDHR is widely recognized as having inspired, and paved the way for, the adoption of more than seventy human rights treaties, applied today on a permanent basis at global and regional levels (all containing references to it in their preambles).

27. 10th December is celebrated as - [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013, Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (a) Human Rights Day
Solution:10 December is observed as 'Human Rights Day' every year. It commemorates the day on which, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. In 1950, the Assembly passed resolution 423(v), inviting all states and interested organizations to observe each year 10th December as Human Rights Day. The World Health Day is observed on 7th April, U.N Day on 24th October and Labour Day is observed on 1stMay.

28. The concept of Human Rights primarily emphasizes on [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

Correct Answer: (d) Dignity of Man as a Human Being
Solution:In the Preamble of the 'Universal Declaration of Human Rights', the concept of Human Rights primarily emphasizes on dignity and justice for each and every human being, so the concept of dignity lies at the heart of human rights.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, the Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 (General Assembly resolution 217 A) as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations. It sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected and it has been translated into over 500 languages. The UDHR is widely recognized as having inspired, and paved the way for, the adoption of more than seventy human rights treaties, applied today on a permanent basis at global and regional levels (all containing references to it in their preambles).

29. Which of the following is not considered to be one of the Human Rights listed by the United Nations? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Right to Privacy
Solution:The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted on 10 decemebr in 1948. It included freedom and equality, Right to life and liberty; Right to education it does not include right to privacy as human right.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, the Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 (General Assembly resolution 217 A) as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations. It sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected and it has been translated into over 500 languages. The UDHR is widely recognized as having inspired, and paved the way for, the adoption of more than seventy human rights treaties, applied today on a permanent basis at global and regional levels (all containing references to it in their preambles).

30. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by UN General Assembly, doesnot include which of the following? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (d) Right to Universal Basic Income
Solution:The Universal Declaration of Human Rights in a milestone document in the history of human rights. The UDHR, established on 10 December, 1948 is not a legally binding treaty.

It sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected. It contains 30 Articles covering important human rights.

Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person (Article 3). Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being (Article 25). The right to Universal Basic Income has not been included as a human right under UDHR.