World GK MCQs

World Famous Human Rights Declarations MCQs with Answers

Which human rights declaration was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948 and is considered the foundation of modern human rights law?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) European Convention on Human Rights
Answer: a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of women and was adopted by the United Nations in 1979?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Convention on the Rights of the Child
c) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
d) African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights
Answer: c) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

Which human rights declaration was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966 and is a legally binding international treaty?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) European Convention on Human Rights
Answer: c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of children and was adopted by the United Nations in 1989?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Convention on the Rights of the Child
c) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
d) African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights
Answer: b) Convention on the Rights of the Child

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of refugees and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1951?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees
Answer: d) Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of indigenous peoples and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Answer: d) United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons with disabilities and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2006?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Answer: d) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of older persons and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1991?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) United Nations Principles for Older Persons
Answer: d) United Nations Principles for Older Persons

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of migrant workers and their families and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1990?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families
Answer: d) International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious, and linguistic minorities and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities
Answer: d) Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of prisoners and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1990?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Basic Principles for the Treatment of Prisoners
Answer: d) Basic Principles for the Treatment of Prisoners

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of victims of torture and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1984?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) United Nations Convention against Torture
Answer: d) United Nations Convention against Torture

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons displaced within their own countries due to conflict or human rights abuses and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1998?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement
Answer: d) Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons facing the death penalty and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1984?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Safeguards guaranteeing protection of the rights of those facing the death penalty
Answer: d) Safeguards guaranteeing protection of the rights of those facing the death penalty

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of workers and was adopted by the International Labour Organization in 1948?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
Answer: d) Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons seeking asylum and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1951?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees
Answer: d) Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons with mental disabilities and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1991?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Principles for the Protection of Persons with Mental Illness
Answer: d) Principles for the Protection of Persons with Mental Illness

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons living with HIV/AIDS and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS
Answer: d) Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons with albinism and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Resolution on the Rights of Persons with Albinism
Answer: d) Resolution on the Rights of Persons with Albinism

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons with leprosy and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2010?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Principles and Guidelines for the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy and their Family Members
Answer: d) Principles and Guidelines for the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy and their Family Members

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons with disabilities and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1971?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Declaration on the Rights of Mentally Retarded Persons
Answer: d) Declaration on the Rights of Mentally Retarded Persons

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of indigenous and tribal peoples and was adopted by the International Labour Organization in 1989?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention
Answer: d) Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1975?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Declaration on the Rights of Persons with Mental Retardation
Answer: d) Declaration on the Rights of Persons with Mental Retardation

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons with visual impairments and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
Answer: d) Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons with hearing impairments and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Answer: d) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons with physical disabilities and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1975?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Declaration on the Rights of Disabled Persons
Answer: d) Declaration on the Rights of Disabled Persons

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons with specific learning disabilities and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
Answer: d) Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons with mental health conditions and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1991?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Principles for the Protection of Persons with Mental Illness
Answer: d) Principles for the Protection of Persons with Mental Illness

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of older persons and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1991?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) United Nations Principles for Older Persons
Answer: d) United Nations Principles for Older Persons

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons with albinism and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Resolution on the Rights of Persons with Albinism
Answer: d) Resolution on the Rights of Persons with Albinism

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons with leprosy and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2010?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Principles and Guidelines for the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy and their Family Members
Answer: d) Principles and Guidelines for the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy and their Family Members

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons with disabilities and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2006?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Answer: d) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of indigenous and tribal peoples and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Answer: d) United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons displaced within their own countries due to conflict or human rights abuses and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1998?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement
Answer: d) Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons facing the death penalty and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1984?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Safeguards guaranteeing protection of the rights of those facing the death penalty
Answer: d) Safeguards guaranteeing protection of the rights of those facing the death penalty

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of workers and was adopted by the International Labour Organization in 1948?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
Answer: d) Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons seeking asylum and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1951?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees
Answer: d) Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons with mental disabilities and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1991?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Principles for the Protection of Persons with Mental Illness
Answer: d) Principles for the Protection of Persons with Mental Illness

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons living with HIV/AIDS and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS
Answer: d) Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS

Which human rights declaration specifically focuses on the rights of persons with albinism and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) Resolution on the Rights of Persons with Albinism
Answer: d) Resolution on the Rights of Persons with Albinism

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