What is a derogation?
A. To follow a variation of certain human rights on a regional level
B. The suspension of particular rights (but not fundamental ones) for a specific period of time during a public emergency that threatens the life of a nation
C. Violation of human rights by the executive
D. Suspension of human rights during a public emergency
Answer: Option B
When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) made?
A. 10th December 1948
B. 8th August 1956
C. 20th June 1950
D. 10th November 1942
A. South Africa
B. South America
C. Tanzania
D. Mozambique
In which case Supreme Court held that Parliament has no power to amend the Fundamental Rights?
A. Golak Nath Case
B. Sajjan Singh Case
C. Shankari Prasad Case
D. None of these
A. All States have a duty to respect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all persons within their territories
B. States have a duty not to permit discrimination by reason of sex, race, religion or language
C. States have a duty to promote universal respect for human rights and to co-operate with each other to achieve this objective
D. All of the above
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