UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 18
Consider the following:
- Right to education.
- Right to equal access to public service.
- Right to food.
Which of the above is/are Human Right/Human Rights under "Universal Declaration of Human Rights"?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises education (Article 26), equal access to public service (Article 21(2)) and an adequate living standard including food (Article 25).
Statement / Item-wise Analysis:
1: Correct - Correct: education is affirmed as a human right in Article 26.
2: Correct - Correct: Article 21(2) requires equal access to public service in one’s country.
3: Correct - Correct: food forms part of the adequate standard of living under Article 25.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - omits supported items 2, 3.
B: Incorrect - omits supported item 3.
C: Incorrect - omits supported items 1, 2.
D: Correct - includes the supported statements and excludes the unsupported ones.