Human Rights and Social Issues in Pakistan MCQs

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1. : What is the primary purpose of human rights?
(A) To promote government control
(B) To ensure individual dignity and freedom
(C) To restrict personal expression
(D) To enforce religious beliefs

2. : Which document outlines the universal declaration of human rights?
(A) United Nations Charter
(B) Geneva Convention
(C) Kyoto Protocol
(D) Treaty of Versailles

3. : What is the significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)?
(A) It is legally binding
(B) It serves as a moral compass for human rights protection
(C) It only applies to certain countries
(D) It promotes discrimination

4. : Which of the following is NOT considered a human right?
(A) Right to education
(B) Right to healthcare
(C) Right to free speech
(D) Right to forced labor

5. : What role does the government play in protecting human rights?
(A) It enforces strict censorship laws
(B) It ensures laws and policies uphold human rights standards
(C) It restricts freedom of expression
(D) It promotes discrimination

6. : What is the purpose of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP)?
(A) To violate human rights
(B) To promote discrimination
(C) To protect and promote human rights in Pakistan
(D) To suppress dissent

7. : Which of the following is a social issue prevalent in Pakistan?
(A) Gender equality
(B) Ethnic harmony
(C) Religious tolerance
(D) Socioeconomic equality

8. : What impact does child labor have on human rights in Pakistan?
(A) Upholds the rights of children
(B) Violates the rights of children
(C) Promotes educational opportunities
(D) Enhances economic growth

9. : What measures can be taken to address gender-based violence in Pakistan?
(A) Promote gender equality and provide support services for victims
(B) Ignore the issue and focus on economic development
(C) Enforce stricter punishment for victims
(D) Limit women’s participation in society

10. : How does poverty impact human rights in Pakistan?
(A) Increases access to basic necessities
(B) Promotes socioeconomic equality
(C) Limits access to education, healthcare, and other rights
(D) Reduces discrimination

11. : What is the significance of freedom of expression in promoting human rights?
(A) It restricts individual liberties
(B) It encourages open dialogue and the exchange of ideas
(C) It suppresses dissent and diversity
(D) It promotes government control

12. : How does religious intolerance impact human rights in Pakistan?
(A) Promotes religious freedom
(B) Violates freedom of religion and contributes to discrimination
(C) Encourages diversity and tolerance
(D) Enhances social cohesion

13. : What is the role of NGOs in promoting human rights in Pakistan?
(A) Promote discrimination
(B) Suppress dissent
(C) Advocate for human rights and provide support services
(D) Limit civil liberties

14. : How does access to education contribute to the protection of human rights?
(A) Promotes illiteracy
(B) Limits opportunities for social mobility
(C) Empowers individuals and enhances awareness of rights
(D) Increases discrimination

15. : What impact does domestic violence have on human rights in Pakistan?
(A) Promotes gender equality
(B) Upholds women’s rights
(C) Violates women’s rights and contributes to discrimination
(D) Enhances women’s economic opportunities

16. : How does the lack of access to healthcare affect human rights in Pakistan?
(A) Increases life expectancy
(B) Promotes public health
(C) Limits access to essential healthcare services and violates the right to health
(D) Enhances access to healthcare for all citizens

17. : What role do civil society organizations play in promoting human rights in Pakistan?
(A) Suppress dissent
(B) Advocate for human rights and hold government accountable
(C) Limit civil liberties
(D) Promote discrimination

18. : How does discrimination based on ethnicity impact human rights in Pakistan?
(A) Promotes ethnic harmony
(B) Upholds the rights of minorities
(C) Violates the rights of minorities and contributes to social divisions
(D) Encourages diversity

19. : What impact does human trafficking have on human rights in Pakistan?
(A) Promotes freedom and equality
(B) Upholds the rights of individuals
(C) Violates the rights of individuals and contributes to exploitation
(D) Increases socioeconomic opportunities

20. : How does access to clean water contribute to the protection of human rights?
(A) Increases waterborne diseases
(B) Limits access to sanitation
(C) Enhances the right to health and sanitation
(D) Promotes environmental degradation

21. : What measures can be taken to address child marriage in Pakistan?
(A) Legalize child marriage
(B) Provide education and support services for girls
(C) Restrict women’s rights
(D) Promote early marriage

22. : How does access to justice contribute to the protection of human rights?
(A) Limits access to legal representation
(B) Upholds the rule of law and ensures accountability
(C) Promotes corruption
(D) Suppresses judicial independence

23. : What impact does forced labor have on human rights in Pakistan?
(A) Promotes labor rights
(B) Upholds workers’ rights
(C) Violates workers’ rights and contributes to exploitation
(D) Enhances workplace safety

24. : How does access to affordable housing contribute to the protection of human rights?
(A) Increases homelessness
(B) Limits access to shelter
(C) Enhances the right to adequate housing and security
(D) Promotes socioeconomic inequality

25. : What impact does child labor have on the right to education?
(A) Promotes access to education
(B) Upholds the rights of children
(C) Limits access to education and perpetuates the cycle of poverty
(D) Enhances educational opportunities for all children

26. : How does access to employment opportunities contribute to the protection of human rights?
(A) Limits economic opportunities
(B) Promotes socioeconomic equality
(C) Enhances the right to work and economic security
(D) Increases unemployment rates

27. : What impact does child labor have on the right to health?
(A) Promotes child welfare
(B) Upholds the rights of children
(C) Increases the risk of injury and illness
(D) Enhances access to healthcare

28. : How does access to social services contribute to the protection of human rights?
(A) Limits access to essential services
(B) Upholds the right to social security and assistance
(C) Promotes socioeconomic inequality
(D) Suppresses social development

29. : What impact does child labor have on the right to leisure and play?
(A) Promotes child development
(B) Upholds the rights of children
(C) Limits access to leisure and play opportunities
(D) Enhances recreational activities

30. : How does access to information contribute to the protection of human rights?
(A) Limits freedom of expression
(B) Upholds the right to access information and promotes transparency
(C) Suppresses access to knowledge
(D) Enhances government control

Human Rights and Social Issues in Pakistan MCQs
By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 31, 2025

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