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UPSC CAPF AC 2026 International Relations Previous Year Questions

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Question 1

Which of the following statements about the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women are correct?

1. The Convention was the culmination of more than thirty years of work by the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
2. The Convention devotes major attention to women's reproductive rights.
3. The implementation of the Convention is monitored by the Committee on Human Rights.

Select the answer using the code given below.

  1. (a) 1 and 2 only
  2. (b) 1 and 3 only
  3. (c) 2 and 3 only
  4. (d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (a)

Explanation

Monitored by Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

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Question 2

Which of the following statements about human rights is/are correct?

1. The first generation rights were traditional civil and political rights.

2. The second generation rights are solidarity rights.

Select the answer using the code given below.

  1. (a) 1 only
  2. (b) 2 only
  3. (c) Both 1 and 2
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (a)

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: first generation rights (Liberty) are the traditional civil and political rights. Statement 2 is incorrect: second generation rights (Equality) are Economic, Social & Cultural rights, not solidarity rights — solidarity/collective rights belong to the third generation (Fraternity).

1st generation: Liberty — Civil & Political Rights
2nd generation: Equality — Economic, Social & Cultural Rights
3rd generation: Fraternity/Solidarity — Collective Rights

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