Human Rights Issues in Pakistan 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : Which organization is primarily responsible for monitoring human rights violations in Pakistan? (A) Pakistan Human Rights Commission (B) National Human Rights Commission (C) National Commission on Human Rights (D) Ministry of Interior 2. : What is the constitutional article that guarantees fundamental human rights in Pakistan? (A) Article 15 (B) Article 8 (C) Article 10 (D) Article 18 3. : Which act was passed to protect women from domestic violence in Pakistan? (A) Protection Against Harassment Act (B) Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act (C) Women Empowerment Act (D) Human Rights Act 4. : Which issue is considered a major human rights concern in Pakistan? (A) Freedom of speech restrictions (B) Excessive foreign investment (C) Abundance of educational facilities (D) Overpopulation 5. : What is a key human rights issue faced by religious minorities in Pakistan? (A) Discrimination and persecution (B) Equal representation (C) Excessive property rights (D) Over participation in politics 6. : Which amendment to Pakistanâs constitution deals with human rights protections? (A) 18th Amendment (B) 21st Amendment (C) 8th Amendment (D) 25th Amendment 7. : What is a frequent violation of childrenâs rights in Pakistan? (A) Child labor and trafficking (B) Excessive schooling (C) High child literacy (D) Too many playgrounds 8. : Which international human rights treaty has Pakistan ratified? (A) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) (B) Kyoto Protocol (C) Paris Agreement (D) Geneva Convention 9. : Which agency in Pakistan investigates human rights abuses? (A) Human Rights Ministry (B) National Human Rights Commission (C) Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) (D) Election Commission 10. : What is a significant challenge in enforcing human rights laws in Pakistan? (A) Weak judicial system and corruption (B) Excessive funding for human rights (C) Overqualified judges (D) Too many human rights activists 11. : Which minority group in Pakistan often faces targeted violence? (A) Ahmadis (B) Punjabis (C) Sindhis (D) Baloch 12. : Which right is frequently violated for journalists in Pakistan? (A) Freedom of the press (B) Right to education (C) Right to property (D) Voting rights 13. : What law protects women from sexual harassment at the workplace in Pakistan? (A) Protection Against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act (B) Women Empowerment Act (C) Equal Pay Act (D) Domestic Violence Act 14. : Which region in Pakistan has faced severe human rights violations due to conflict? (A) Balochistan (B) Punjab (C) Sindh (D) Islamabad 15. : What is a major human rights issue related to prisoners in Pakistan? (A) Overcrowding and poor prison conditions (B) Excessive access to legal aid (C) Surplus rehabilitation programs (D) Too many prisons 16. : Which group has been disproportionately affected by forced disappearances in Pakistan? (A) Political activists and minorities (B) Businessmen (C) Government officials (D) Farmers 17. : What is the main human rights concern regarding freedom of religion in Pakistan? (A) Blasphemy laws and their misuse (B) Complete religious freedom (C) Surplus religious schools (D) Excessive religious funding 18. : What is the role of the Human Rights Ministry in Pakistan? (A) Promote and protect human rights (B) Enforce tax laws (C) Manage foreign relations (D) Control media 19. : Which human rights issue is linked to womenâs political participation in Pakistan? (A) Underrepresentation and discrimination (B) Excessive leadership roles (C) Equal pay in politics (D) Too many female ministers 20. : What is one of the causes of human trafficking in Pakistan? (A) Poverty and lack of education (B) Excess government funding (C) High employment rates (D) Surplus schools 21. : Which human rights issue is linked to access to education in Pakistan? (A) Gender disparity in literacy rates (B) Overrepresentation of girls in schools (C) Surplus education funding (D) Too many female teachers 22. : What is a major obstacle to womenâs access to justice in Pakistan? (A) Social stigma and weak legal support (B) Excess legal aid programs (C) Too many female lawyers (D) Equal representation in courts 23. : What is the impact of enforced disappearances on human rights? (A) Violation of the right to life and freedom (B) Promotion of peace (C) Enhancement of legal protections (D) Strengthening democracy 24. : What type of violence is most commonly reported against women in Pakistan? (A) Domestic violence (B) Political violence (C) Economic violence (D) Environmental violence 25. : Which article of the Pakistani Constitution provides protection against arbitrary detention? (A) Article 10 (B) Article 14 (C) Article 8 (D) Article 25 26. : What role do NGOs play in human rights protection in Pakistan? (A) Advocacy, awareness, and legal aid (B) Enforcing laws (C) Government policymaking (D) Tax collection 27. : Which human rights issue affects refugees and internally displaced persons in Pakistan? (A) Lack of adequate shelter and basic services (B) Overfunding refugee camps (C) Surplus food supplies (D) Excess employment opportunities 28. : What is the significance of the Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act? (A) It protects women from sexual harassment at work (B) It bans women from working (C) It restricts menâs rights at work (D) It promotes equal pay 29. : What is a major challenge faced by disabled persons in Pakistan regarding human rights? (A) Lack of accessibility and discrimination (B) Excessive government support (C) Too many specialized schools (D) Overrepresentation in parliament 30. : Which international body monitors Pakistanâs human rights record? (A) United Nations Human Rights Council (B) World Trade Organization (C) World Bank (D) IMF 31. : What is a critical issue related to child marriage in Pakistan? (A) Violation of childrenâs rights and health risks (B) Promotion of womenâs education (C) Reduction of poverty (D) Increase in literacy 32. : Which law was enacted to combat acid attacks in Pakistan? (A) Acid Control and Acid Crime Prevention Act (B) Women Protection Act (C) Domestic Violence Act (D) Harassment Prevention Act 33. : Which sector is crucial for protecting human rights in Pakistan? (A) Independent judiciary (B) Military only (C) Commercial sectors (D) Private schools 34. : What is a consequence of censorship on human rights in Pakistan? (A) Restricts freedom of expression (B) Encourages free speech (C) Promotes transparency (D) Strengthens democracy 35. : Which Pakistani city is known for human rights activism and awareness campaigns? (A) Karachi (B) Quetta (C) Peshawar (D) Islamabad 36. : What is a common violation of labor rights in Pakistan? (A) Unsafe working conditions (B) Excessive labor benefits (C) Overpaid workers (D) Short working hours 37. : Which Pakistani law prohibits bonded labor? (A) Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act (B) Labour Welfare Act (C) Employment Act (D) Work Safety Act 38. : What role do media play in human rights issues in Pakistan? (A) Raising awareness and exposing abuses (B) Promoting censorship (C) Ignoring human rights (D) Restricting information 39. : Which group is most vulnerable to trafficking in Pakistan? (A) Women and children (B) Men only (C) Elderly people (D) Government officials 40. : Which institution is responsible for drafting human rights policies in Pakistan? (A) Ministry of Human Rights (B) Ministry of Education (C) Ministry of Finance (D) Ministry of Defense 41. : Which international day is observed to promote human rights awareness? (A) Human Rights Day (December 10) (B) Labor Day (C) Independence Day (D) Earth Day 42. : What is a major human rights issue faced by transgender persons in Pakistan? (A) Social stigma and lack of legal protection (B) Overrepresentation in jobs (C) Excessive political power (D) Surplus education opportunities 43. : Which constitutional amendment recognized transgender persons as a third gender in Pakistan? (A) Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2018 (B) 18th Amendment (C) 21st Amendment (D) 8th Amendment 44. : What is the impact of lack of access to clean water on human rights? (A) Violation of the right to health and life (B) Increase in tourism (C) Promotion of agriculture (D) Improvement in hygiene 45. : What is one of the barriers to girlsâ education in rural Pakistan? (A) Cultural norms and safety concerns (B) Excessive school fees (C) Surplus teachers (D) Too many schools 46. : Which human rights violation is associated with forced labor? (A) Denial of freedom and exploitation (B) Economic growth (C) Equal wages (D) Improved working conditions 47. : Which sector is often involved in child labor in Pakistan? (A) Agriculture and domestic work (B) Banking sector (C) Technology sector (D) Education sector 48. : What is the main reason for high rates of illiteracy in Pakistan? (A) Poverty and lack of access to quality education (B) Excess government funding (C) Overqualified teachers (D) Surplus schools 49. : Which group is responsible for drafting human rights reports on Pakistan? (A) Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International (B) Ministry of Commerce (C) Pakistan Stock Exchange (D) Ministry of Tourism 50. : What is a significant consequence of gender-based violence in Pakistan? (A) Psychological trauma and social marginalization (B) Improved social status (C) Increased political participation (D) Economic empowerment