Amnesty International and Human Rights Vocabulary

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Which of the following is an example of exercising the freedom of speech and expression?

Organizing a protest against government policies (correct)
Appearing before a court after being summoned
Making a covenant with a group to uphold a principle
Buying and selling of men, women, or children for immoral purposes

Which scenario does not align with the formation of associations and unions?

Human rights volunteers campaigning for rights violations worldwide
Individuals identifying with each other based on common cultural practices
A group of people with a common interest forming a trade union
An ethnic group united by shared ancestry and religious beliefs (correct)

Which action does not fall under the freedom of movement?

Joining a protest demanding legal entitlements
Purchasing a writ from the Supreme Court (correct)
Making a promise to uphold a rule or principle
Being summoned by a court to appear before it

Which activity does not involve the right to practice a profession or business?

Selling covenants to uphold certain principles (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which is not an example of exercising the right to assembly?

Belonging to Dalit castes considered low by society (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a fundamental right enumerated in the Indian Constitution?

Right to property (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following international covenants has the passage mentioned as recognizing many rights not directly part of the Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution?

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT an example of a human right that may not be recognized by law?

Right to vote in elections (D) Signup and view all the answers

The passage states that the Supreme Court has expanded the meaning of the right to life to include which of the following?

Right to food (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution?

Right to freedom of speech and expression (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a right granted by the Indian Constitution to its citizens?

Freedom to be deprived of life or personal liberty without due process of law (D) Signup and view all the answers

A person from Assam who wants to start a business in Hyderabad can do so because:

They are a citizen of India and have the right to set up base there (B) Signup and view all the answers

The right to freedom of movement and residence allows which of the following?

Migration from villages to towns and from poorer to prosperous regions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a violation of the right to freedom of occupation under the Indian Constitution?

A person being allowed to choose any occupation they wish (C) Signup and view all the answers

The cases of Guantanamo Bay and Kosovo mentioned in the passage are examples of violation of which constitutional right?

Right to life and personal liberty (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution?

Right to Pursue Higher Education Abroad (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the right to equality is correct?

It allows for special treatment or reservations to ensure equal opportunity for all. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right related to freedom in the Indian Constitution?

Freedom to practice any profession or business (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of job reservations in India?

To compensate for historical discrimination and provide equal opportunities to disadvantaged groups. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Indian Constitution, which of the following groups is NOT eligible for job reservations?

Economically Privileged Classes (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a fundamental right that one might desire in an ideal system?

The right to be arrested without proper reason or information (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the underlying principle behind the concept of rights?

Rights should balance individual claims with societal obligations (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT implied as a fundamental right in the passage?

Freedom to practice any profession or business (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the primary purpose of having rights enshrined in a system?

To ensure that everyone's interests are protected, regardless of their status or position (A) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the passage, which of the following is NOT a necessary component of an ideal system that upholds rights?

A system that grants rights only to those who can reciprocate them (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is not considered a fundamental human right?

The right to privacy, where citizens' homes cannot be searched and communications cannot be opened (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following rights is not explicitly mentioned as a fundamental human right in the passage?

The right to form associations and unions (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is not considered a new right that has emerged over time?

The right to work and earn a livelihood (D) Signup and view all the answers

The passage suggests that which of the following rights should be made fundamental rights in India as well?

The right to work, the right to health, the right to minimum livelihood, and the right to privacy (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage as a fundamental human right?

The right to assembly and protest (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an essential aspect of the freedom of speech and expression in India?

The right to criticize the government and its policies (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the right to form associations and unions in a democracy?

To enable citizens to collectively voice their concerns and demands (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a legitimate restriction on the freedom of movement within India?

Requiring citizens to obtain permission to visit border areas for security reasons (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best represents the right to practice any profession or business in India?

The right is subject to reasonable restrictions in the interest of the general public (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an essential aspect of the right to assembly in a democracy?

The right to assemble peacefully and without arms, subject to reasonable restrictions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the relationship between democracy and rights is most accurate?

The provision of rights is a necessary but not sufficient condition for a democracy (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best represents the relationship between individual rights and societal interests in a democracy?

Individual rights and societal interests must be balanced and subject to reasonable restrictions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a reasonable restriction on the right to freedom of movement within India?

Requiring permission to visit certain border areas for security reasons (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best represents the relationship between freedom of speech and expression and the right to form associations and unions?

Freedom of speech and expression is a prerequisite for the right to form associations and unions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately represents the relationship between democracy and the right to practice any profession or business?

Democracies can impose reasonable restrictions on the right to practice certain professions or businesses (D) Signup and view all the answers