Universal Declaration of Human Rights MCQs

In which year was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations General Assembly?

• 1945

• 1948

• 1951

• 1966

Which article of the UDHR proclaims that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights?

• Article 1

• Article 3

• Article 7

• Article 10

Which of the following best describes the legal status of the UDHR?

• It is a binding treaty under international law

• It is a political agreement with no legal force

• It is a non-binding declaration that has influenced customary international law

• It applies only to UN member states that signed it

Which human right is explicitly recognised in Article 3 of the UDHR?

• Right to work

• Right to life, liberty and security of person

• Right to freedom of religion

• Right to a fair trial

Which article of the UDHR recognises the right to seek asylum from persecution?

• Article 9

• Article 12

• Article 14

• Article 16

Which right is recognised in Article 19 of the UDHR?

• Freedom of assembly

• Freedom of opinion and expression

• Right to privacy

• Right to education

Which article of the UDHR explicitly recognises the right to education?

• Article 20

• Article 21

• Article 24

• Article 26

The UDHR was primarily drafted in response to which global event?

• The Cold War

• The Great Depression

• World War II and the Holocaust

• The Korean War

The UDHR is often described as a “foundation” for which later international treaties?

• Refugee Convention (1951) and Protocol (1967)

• International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)

• Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)

• All of the above

Which right is explicitly recognised in Article 23 of the UDHR?

• Right to work and to just and favourable conditions of employment

• Right to own property

• Right to social security

• Right to participate in cultural life