Human Rights and International Law Questions and Answers Part-6

1. Which one of the following is not recognised by the UNHCR as a durable solution to refugee problem?
a) Burden sharing
b) Voluntary Repatriation
c) Resettlement
d) Local Integration

Answer: a

2. Under the UN Charter the prohibition on the use of force is found in
a) Article 2(i)
b) Article 2(ii)
c) Article 2(iii)
d) Article 2(iv)

Answer: d

3. Which of the following NGOs advocates for abolition of death penalty?
a) Green Peace
b) International Commission of Jurists
c) ICRC
d) Amnesty International

Answer: d

4. In which year Human Rights Council replaced the UN Commission of Human Rights?
a) 2001
b) 1993
c) 1958
d) 2006

Answer: d

5. European Commission on Human Rights is abolished in
a) 1994
b) 1998
c) 1950
d) 2008

Answer: b

6. Which one of the following rights is not protected under Article 27 of the ICCPR?
a) To enjoy their own culture
b) To profess and practice their own religion
c) To use their own language
d) To participate in political process

Answer: d

7. Which of the following is not a principle aim of the UN?
a) To promote international law
b) To facilitate co-operation among States
c) To ensure world peace
d) To ensure economic development for minorities

Answer: d

8. Which Article of UDHR concerns the Right to benefit from scientific advancement?
a) Article 3
b) Article 14
c) Article 27
d) Article 24

Answer: c

9. The International Criminal Court is located at
a) Paris
b) Geneva
c) The Hague
d) Brussels

Answer: c

10. The Directive Principles of State Policy have been given in the Indian Constitution
a) Part – III
b) Part – II
c) Part – XIII
d) Part – IV

Answer: d