Quiz on the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act of 1997

What is the full name of the IPRA?

• Indigenous Rights and Ownership Act

• Indigenous Peoples' Protection Act

• Indigenous Cultural Communities Act

• Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act

When was the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act enacted?

• November 11, 1997

• December 25, 1997

• January 1, 1998

• October 29, 1997

What does 'Ancestral Domain' refer to?

• Commercial properties

• Urban areas owned by the government

• Lands traditionally occupied by ICCs/IPs

• Public parks and recreational areas

Which section discusses the rights to ancestral domains?

• Section 7

• Section 5

• Section 3

• Section 9

What is one of the responsibilities of ICCs/IPs to their ancestral domains?

• Ignore local laws

• Sell ancestral lands

• Displace other communities

• Maintain ecological balance

What right is guaranteed under Section 13?

• Right to free education

• Right to travel freely

• Right to self-governance

• Right to own businesses

What does Section 21 emphasize?

• Right to privacy

• Right to bear arms

• Right to free speech

• Equal protection and non-discrimination

Which section addresses the rights of women in ICCs/IPs?

• Section 22

• Section 18

• Section 26

• Section 30

What is the role of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)?

• To protect and promote the interests of ICCs/IPs

• To regulate all businesses in indigenous areas

• To oversee elections in indigenous communities

• To manage tourism in ancestral domains

How many commissioners are there in the NCIP?

• Ten

• Twelve

• Five

• Seven