UGC-NET (NTA) Human Rights and Duties, June-2021

Total Questions: 100

51. Which of the following are correct with regard to social contract theory?

(a) Social contract theory explains the origin of the state
(b) Social contract put an end to the 'State of Nature'
(c) Hobbes is critical of the social contract theory
(d) Rousseau wrote the book 'Social Contract'
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (a), (b) and (d) only

52. Which of the following directive principles of the Constitution of India are influenced by the ideas of M.K. Gandhi?

(a) Free legal aid to the poor
(b) Uniform civil code
(c) Organisation of village panchayats as units of self-government
(d) Prohibition of intoxicating drinks and drugs
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: D. (c) and (d) only

53. Which of the following safeguards are available under Article 20 of the Constitution of India?

(a) Prohibition of self-incrimination
(b) Right to be informed of the ground of arrest
(c) Right to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours of arrest
(d) Prohibition of punishment for the same offence more than once
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: A. (a) and (d) only

54. Which of the following are related to the rights of the Scheduled Castes?

(a) Article 12 of the Constitution of India
(b) Article 18 of the Constitution of India
(c) Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
(d) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (c) and (d) only

55. Which of the two following human rights conventions were adopted in 2006?

(a) Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities
(b) Convention for the protection of all persons from Enforced Disappearance
(c) Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
(d) Convention on the prevention and punishment of the Crime of Genocide
(e) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: B. (a) and (b) only

56. Social and Economic rights include

(a) Right to Social security
(b) Right to rest and leisure
(c) Right to protest
(d) Right to education
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (a), (b), (d) only

57. Which of the following are essential characteristics of democratic form of government?

(a) Freedom of speech and expression
(b) Universal adult franchise
(c) Federalism
(d) Free and compulsory public education
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: B. (a) and (b) only

58. Which of the following relate to environmental matters?

(a) Agenda 21
(b) Kyoto Protocol
(c) Agenda 22
(d) Paris Agreement
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (a), (b) and (d) only

59. Identify the correct statements

(a) International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations
(b) ICJ is also known as 'World Court'
(c) ICJ is composed of 25 Judges
(d) Only states may be parties before the ICJ
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: D. (a), (b) and (d) only

60. What are the principles of United Nations (UN)?

(a) Sovereign equality of all member states
(b) Peaceful settlement of international disputes by member states
(c) Non-intervention in domestic matters by the UN
(d) No obligation of assistance on the part of the member states to the UN with regard to any UN action undertaken in accordance with the UN charter
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (a), (b), (c) only.