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Which of the following rights is specifically mentioned in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Which of the following rights is specifically mentioned in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Which Sustainable Development Goal underscores the link between promoting human rights and sustaining peace?
Which Sustainable Development Goal underscores the link between promoting human rights and sustaining peace?
Which of the following is considered a fundamental right under the U.N. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights?
Which of the following is considered a fundamental right under the U.N. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights?
Which country has the Charter of Rights and Freed that specifically outlines fundamental rights?
Which country has the Charter of Rights and Freed that specifically outlines fundamental rights?
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Which of the following rights is universally recognized as fundamental under the United Nations' documents?
Which of the following rights is universally recognized as fundamental under the United Nations' documents?
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Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights?
Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution?
Which of the following is NOT considered a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution?
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Which court in India can issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights under Article 226 of the Constitution?
Which court in India can issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights under Article 226 of the Constitution?
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What is the significance of the term 'fundamental' in Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution?
What is the significance of the term 'fundamental' in Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution?
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Under which article of the Indian Constitution are the Fundamental Rights enshrined?
Under which article of the Indian Constitution are the Fundamental Rights enshrined?
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Study Notes
Human Rights and Constitution
- The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights specifically mentions certain rights as fundamental.
- Sustainable Development Goal 16 underscores the link between promoting human rights and sustaining peace.
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
- The right to life is considered a fundamental right under the U.N. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Country-Specific Charters
- Canada has the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that specifically outlines fundamental rights.
Universal Recognition
- The right to life is universally recognized as fundamental under the United Nations' documents.
Indian Constitution
- Article 32 of the Indian Constitution allows the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights.
- The Indian Constitution does not consider the right to property as a fundamental right.
- The High Court in India can issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights under Article 226 of the Constitution.
- In the Indian Constitution, the term 'fundamental' in Fundamental Rights implies that these rights are essential and cannot be taken away by the government.
- The Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Articles 12-35 of the Indian Constitution.
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Test your knowledge of fundamental rights with this quiz! Explore the list of important rights and learn about their significance in promoting human rights and sustaining peace according to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 16.
