Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Human Rights in India

Question:

Human Rights are enjoyed by people by virtue of being a man. India has always given priority to the basic rights of person. Arrange the below mentioned steps taken in India in respect of protecting human rights in ascending order:

A. Protection of Human Rights Act
B. The Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
C. Maintenance of Internal Security Act
D. Constitution of India, Part III
E. Prohibition of Child Marriage Act

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A-C-E-D-B

D-C-B-A-E

C-A-E-D-B

E-D-A-C-B

Correct Answer:

D-C-B-A-E

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → D-C-B-A-E

  • D. Constitution of India, Part III (1950)– This part of the Constitution enshrines Fundamental Rights, which provide a framework for human rights in India and is the foundational step in protecting individual rights.
  • C. Maintenance of Internal Security Act – Enacted in 1971, this act was aimed at maintaining internal security but has faced criticism for potential human rights abuses.
  • B. The Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act – Enacted in 1989, this act specifically aims to prevent atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, providing them protection and promoting their rights.
  • A. Protection of Human Rights Act – Enacted in 1993, this act established the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to protect and promote human rights in the country.
  • E. Prohibition of Child Marriage Act – Enacted in 2006, this act aims to prohibit child marriage and protect the rights of children, contributing to the broader spectrum of human rights protection.