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Child Rights

15 Grade 4 Social Studies questions on Child Rights, with worked marking schemes. 15 questions are available on this topic in full.

  1. Question 1

    1 mark

    Which of the following actions shows a child carrying out their responsibility at school?

    A. Bullying other pupils

    B. Damaging school books

    C. Skipping lessons

    D. Completing homework and keeping the class clean

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  2. Question 2

    1 mark

    Every child has the right to a name and to belong to a family. This is the right to:

    A. Punishment

    B. Idleness

    C. Danger

    D. Identity

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  3. Question 3

    4 marks

    Rights come with responsibilities.

    (a) Explain the meaning of a child right.

    (b) State TWO responsibilities that children have at home.

    (4 marks)

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    (a) A child right is something every child is entitled to / should have to grow well and be safe (2 marks). (b) Any two of: helping with chores, respecting parents, taking care of younger siblings, keeping the home clean, obeying parents, taking care of property (1 mark each = 2 marks). Total 4 marks.

  4. Question 4

    1 mark

    When a child is sick, they should be taken to hospital for treatment. This shows the child's right to:

    A. Break rules

    B. Idleness

    C. Punishment

    D. Health care

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  5. Question 5

    3 marks

    A child in the neighbourhood is denied food and not allowed to go to school.

    (a) Name the TWO rights that are being denied.

    (b) State ONE person the child can report to for help.

    (3 marks)

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    (a) The right to food/nutrition and the right to education (1 mark each = 2 marks). (b) Any one: a teacher, a parent/guardian, a religious leader, a chief/assistant chief, a children's officer, the police (1 mark). Total 3 marks.

  6. Question 6

    1 mark

    Which of the following is the BEST thing a child should do if their rights are being denied?

    A. Run away from home

    B. Fight everyone

    C. Tell a trusted adult such as a teacher or parent

    D. Keep quiet forever

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  7. Question 7

    1 mark

    Which of the following is the right of a child to have a safe place to live?

    A. Right to quarrel

    B. Right to shelter

    C. Right to noise

    D. Right to laziness

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  8. Question 8

    1 mark

    A child right is something every child should have. Which of the following is a child right?

    A. The right to skip school

    B. The right to education

    C. The right to hurt others

    D. The right to steal

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  9. Question 9

    1 mark

    Children have the right to play and rest. Playing helps children to:

    A. Grow healthy and happy

    B. Miss all their needs

    C. Get sick

    D. Become weak

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  10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Every child has the right to good food and clean water. This is the right to:

    A. Food and nutrition

    B. Fight

    C. Play

    D. Sleep all day

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  11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Children also have responsibilities. Which of the following is a responsibility of a child?

    A. Refusing to help at home

    B. Respecting parents and teachers

    C. Being rude to elders

    D. Wasting food

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  12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Juma is made to work all day carrying heavy loads instead of going to school. Which of Juma's rights is being denied?

    A. The right to noise

    B. The right to education

    C. The right to waste time

    D. The right to fight

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  13. Question 13

    3 marks

    Every child has rights.

    (a) State TWO rights of a child.

    (b) Give ONE responsibility that goes with these rights.

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    (a) Any two of: right to education, right to food/nutrition, right to health care, right to shelter, right to protection, right to play/rest, right to a name/identity (1 mark each = 2 marks). (b) Any one responsibility: respecting parents/teachers, obeying rules, helping at home, taking care of property, studying hard (1 mark). Total 3 marks.

  14. Question 14

    1 mark

    A child who is not allowed to go to school is being denied the right to:

    A. Food

    B. Rest

    C. Education

    D. Play

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  15. Question 15

    3 marks

    State THREE ways adults in the community can protect children's rights.

    (3 marks)

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    Any three of: taking children to school, providing food/shelter/clothing, taking sick children to hospital, protecting children from harm/abuse, listening to children, not making children do harmful work, reporting abuse (1 mark each = 3 marks).

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