What is the primary international human rights document that Pakistan is a signatory to?
A) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
B) Geneva Convention
C) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
D) Cairo Declaration on Human Rights
Which of the following human rights issues is commonly associated with Pakistan?
A) Racial discrimination
B) Gender-based violence
C) Religious freedom
D) Right to privacy
Which Pakistani law aims to protect women from domestic violence?
A) The Women’s Protection Act 2006
B) The Domestic Violence Prevention Act 2008
C) The Protection of Women Act 2021
D) The National Human Rights Act 2005
What is the role of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP)?
A) To create laws related to human rights
B) To provide legal assistance to human rights victims
C) To monitor and advocate for the protection of human rights in Pakistan
D) To conduct military operations for human rights protection
Which Pakistani law addresses the issue of forced conversions, especially among minority communities?
A) The Forced Conversion Prohibition Act
B) The Protection of Religious Minorities Act
C) The Hindu Marriage Act 2017
D) The Sindh Child Marriage Restraint Act 2013
Which human rights issue affects children in Pakistan the most?
A) Access to education
B) Child labor and trafficking
C) Right to clean water
D) Gender equality in education
What is the purpose of the National Commission on Human Rights (NCHR) in Pakistan?
A) To implement new human rights laws
B) To monitor and investigate human rights violations
C) To organize human rights protests
D) To control the media and public opinions on human rights
What form of discrimination is prevalent in Pakistan against minority religious groups?
A) Caste-based discrimination
B) Religious intolerance and violence
C) Gender-based discrimination
D) Economic inequality
Which law provides for the protection of religious minorities in Pakistan?
A) The Religious Minorities Protection Act 2007
B) The Minority Rights Act 2014
C) The Pakistan Penal Code
D) The Anti-Blasphemy Law
Which international human rights organization is active in Pakistan?
A) Amnesty International
B) United Nations Human Rights Council
C) International Committee of the Red Cross
D) All of the above
What is a significant human rights violation affecting women in Pakistan?
A) Forced marriages
B) Lack of political representation
C) Limited access to education
D) Gender wage gap
Which Pakistani law addresses the issue of honor killings?
A) The Anti-Honor Killing Act 2006
B) The Women Protection Bill 2014
C) The Pakistan Penal Code Amendment 2016
D) The Family Protection Act 2008
What is the state of freedom of expression in Pakistan?
A) Fully protected by law
B) Limited due to censorship and media restrictions
C) Guaranteed without any exceptions
D) Only restricted during wartime
What is a major concern related to the legal system in Pakistan in terms of human rights?
A) Lack of legal assistance for the poor
B) Lengthy and expensive legal proceedings
C) Insufficient human rights education among lawyers
D) All of the above
Which of the following is a challenge in combating child labor in Pakistan?
A) Lack of legal framework
B) Widespread poverty
C) Lack of education facilities
D) All of the above
Which international body has criticized Pakistan for its human rights violations, especially in Balochistan?
A) The World Trade Organization
B) The European Union
C) The United Nations
D) The Asian Development Bank
What is a major reform needed in Pakistan’s approach to women’s rights?
A) Strict enforcement of laws against domestic violence
B) Empowerment of women through economic policies
C) Increased representation in politics
D) All of the above
What is the main issue related to the treatment of the transgender community in Pakistan?
A) Lack of healthcare facilities
B) Legal recognition and rights protection
C) Economic inequalities
D) All of the above
What has been one of the major challenges to the protection of human rights in Pakistan?
A) Strong government support for human rights reforms
B) Lack of political will and accountability for violators
C) International pressure for reform
D) Universal education in human rights
What is the status of child marriage in Pakistan?
A) Fully legalized
B) Illegal but still prevalent in rural areas
C) Banned in all areas
D) Legal with parental consent
Which of the following organizations works on the ground to protect the rights of laborers in Pakistan?
A) International Labor Organization (ILO)
B) Human Rights Watch
C) Save the Children
D) All of the above
What is the Pakistani government’s stance on blasphemy laws?
A) They have been repealed
B) They are still in place but not enforced
C) They are a contentious issue, with calls for reform
D) They are strictly enforced only in specific cases
How does Pakistan address the human rights violations in Kashmir?
A) By recognizing Kashmir as an independent state
B) Through military intervention
C) By calling for international intervention and offering support to the Kashmiri people
D) By ignoring the issue entirely
Which of the following is a key reform needed to improve freedom of speech in Pakistan?
A) More restrictions on media
B) Stronger protection of journalists
C) International pressure to lift restrictions
D) Only allowing government-approved content
What major reform has Pakistan made regarding the rights of religious minorities?
A) Complete religious freedom with no restrictions
B) Laws for protection of minorities but challenges remain
C) Mandatory religious education for all
D) No laws to protect religious minorities
Which area in Pakistan is often cited as a human rights concern, especially regarding political and ethnic violence?
A) Punjab
B) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
C) Balochistan
D) Gilgit-Baltistan
What is the government of Pakistan’s stance on the right to assembly?
A) It is fully protected without restriction
B) It is occasionally restricted due to security concerns
C) Public demonstrations are banned completely
D) Only government-approved assemblies are allowed
Which Pakistani law aims to provide legal protection to laborers and workers?
A) The Minimum Wages Act 1961
B) The Protection of Workers Act 2009
C) The Industrial Relations Ordinance 2002
D) The Employment Rights Act 2010
Which body handles complaints related to human rights violations in Pakistan?
A) The Supreme Court of Pakistan
B) The National Human Rights Commission of Pakistan
C) The Federal Shariat Court
D) The Ministry of Human Rights
