GS PrelimsPolityFundamental Rights2011

Consider the following: 1. Right to education. 2. Right to equal access to public service. 3. Right to food. Which of the above is/are Human Right/Human Rights under "Universal Declaration of Human Rights"?

A

1 only

B

1 and 2 only

C

3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) recognizes a broad spectrum of civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. 2. Statement 1 (Right to education) is correct: Article 26(1) of the UDHR explicitly states, "Everyone has the right to education." 3. Statement 2 (Right to equal access to public service) is correct: Article 21(2) of the UDHR states, "Everyone has the right of equal access to public service in his country." 4. Statement 3 (Right to food) is correct: While not explicitly stated as a standalone right in one phrase, Article 25(1) of the UDHR states, "Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services...". This is widely interpreted and recognized as including the right to food as a fundamental component of the right to an adequate standard of living. Therefore, all three are considered Human Rights under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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