Human rights in Pakistan are an essential part of its social and political framework. This set of MCQs examines the protection of rights, challenges, and progress made over the years. Explore the state of human rights in Pakistan and its evolving landscape.
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the right to education?
A) Article 19
B) Article 25-A
C) Article 28
D) Article 34
What year was the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) founded?
A) 1982
B) 1986
C) 1990
D) 1994
Which international treaty on civil and political rights did Pakistan ratify in 2010?
A) ICCPR
B) ICESCR
C) CEDAW
D) CRC
What does the acronym CEDAW stand for, a treaty ratified by Pakistan in 1996?
A) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
B) Convention on the Rights of the Child
C) Convention Against Torture
D) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Which organization monitors and reports on human rights issues in Pakistan?
A) Amnesty International
B) Human Rights Watch
C) HRCP
D) UNHCR
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan ensures the freedom of speech and expression?
A) Article 17
B) Article 19
C) Article 22
D) Article 25
In what year did Pakistan ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)?
A) 1989
B) 1990
C) 1992
D) 1994
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan prohibits slavery and forced labor?
A) Article 10
B) Article 11
C) Article 12
D) Article 13
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan provides for the freedom to profess religion and to manage religious institutions?
A) Article 18
B) Article 19
C) Article 20
D) Article 21
What is the minimum age for marriage as per the Child Marriage Restraint Act in Pakistan?
A) 16 for girls, 18 for boys
B) 18 for girls, 18 for boys
C) 18 for girls, 21 for boys
D) 16 for girls, 21 for boys
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan protects against discrimination in services?
A) Article 25
B) Article 26
C) Article 27
D) Article 28
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan ensures the right to a fair trial?
A) Article 9
B) Article 10-A
C) Article 12
D) Article 15
In which year was the National Commission on Human Rights (NCHR) established in Pakistan?
A) 2008
B) 2012
C) 2016
D) 2020
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the right to information?
A) Article 16
B) Article 17
C) Article 19-A
D) Article 21
Which international body is primarily responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights globally?
A) UNHCR
B) UNICEF
C) OHCHR
D) ILO
What does the Protection of Women (Criminal Laws Amendment) Act, 2006 primarily address?
A) Child marriage
B) Domestic violence
C) Honor killings and rape
D) Workplace harassment
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan ensures equality of citizens?
A) Article 22
B) Article 23
C) Article 24
D) Article 25
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the protection of property rights?
A) Article 23
B) Article 24
C) Article 25
D) Article 26
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan ensures freedom of assembly?
A) Article 15
B) Article 16
C) Article 17
D) Article 18
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan provides for the right to life and liberty?
A) Article 8
B) Article 9
C) Article 10
D) Article 11
What is the primary function of the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) in Pakistan?
A) Protect children’s rights
B) Promote women’s rights
C) Advocate for labor rights
D) Support minority rights
Which law in Pakistan addresses workplace harassment of women?
A) The Domestic Violence Act
B) The Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act
C) The Child Marriage Restraint Act
D) The Hudood Ordinance
Which organization in Pakistan is known for its work in human rights advocacy and documentation?
A) Edhi Foundation
B) HRCP
C) SAHIL
D) UNHCR
Which constitutional article provides for the protection of minorities in Pakistan?
A) Article 26
B) Article 27
C) Article 28
D) Article 36
Which law in Pakistan is focused on preventing domestic violence?
A) The Child Marriage Restraint Act
B) The Protection of Women (Criminal Laws Amendment) Act
C) The Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act
D) The Anti-Terrorism Act
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the right to work?
A) Article 27
B) Article 28
C) Article 29
D) Article 30
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan protects the freedom of association?
A) Article 15
B) Article 16
C) Article 17
D) Article 18
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan prohibits torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment?
A) Article 9
B) Article 10
C) Article 14
D) Article 19
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the right to profess, practice, and propagate religion?
A) Article 19
B) Article 20
C) Article 21
D) Article 22
Which law in Pakistan addresses the rights and welfare of children?
A) The Protection of Women Act
B) The Juvenile Justice System Ordinance
C) The Child Marriage Restraint Act
D) The Domestic Violence Act
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan ensures the right to education?
A) Article 19
B) Article 22
C) Article 25-A
D) Article 26
Which body in Pakistan is responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights?
A) NCHR
B) UNICEF
C) Amnesty International
D) Human Rights Watch
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan ensures protection against double jeopardy?
A) Article 10
B) Article 13
C) Article 15
D) Article 17
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan protects the right to privacy?
A) Article 12
B) Article 14
C) Article 18
D) Article 21
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan ensures the right to property?
A) Article 23
B) Article 24
C) Article 25
D) Article 26
Which organization in Pakistan is dedicated to combating child abuse and exploitation?
A) Edhi Foundation
B) HRCP
C) SAHIL
D) UNHCR
Which constitutional amendment introduced Article 10-A, ensuring the right to a fair trial?
A) 18th Amendment
B) 19th Amendment
C) 20th Amendment
D) 21st Amendment
Which international convention focuses on the rights of persons with disabilities, ratified by Pakistan in 2011?
A) ICCPR
B) ICESCR
C) CRPD
D) CRC
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan ensures the freedom of trade, business, or profession?
A) Article 16
B) Article 17
C) Article 18
D) Article 19
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan provides for the protection of women and children?
A) Article 25
B) Article 26
C) Article 27
D) Article 35
