OPSC OAS 2022 PrelimsPolityQuestion 23
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2022 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Which Article of Universal Declaration of Human Rights tells that the ‘Right of Nationality’ depends on one’s wish.
"Everyone has the Right to a Nationality?
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (A) Article 15
Explaination
- Article 15 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: "Everyone has the right to a nationality." This article indicates that the right to nationality is a fundamental human right.
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948. It sets out fundamental human rights to be universally protected.
- December 10 is celebrated as Human Rights Day
- Drafted under the chairmanship of Eleanor Roosevelt
- Contains 30 Articles and a Preamble
- Not legally binding but has moral and persuasive authority
- Forms the basis of international human rights law.
