Human Rights

12 Grade 5 Social Studies questions on Human Rights, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   4 marks

   Explain two ways in which children's rights can be protected.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any two: making and enforcing laws that protect children; reporting cases of abuse to authorities; providing children with basic needs; educating people about children's rights; parents and guardians caring for children. (2 marks each)

2. Question 2

   2 marks

   Explain what is meant by the term human rights.

   (2 marks)

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Which basic thing does every child have a right to in order to learn and grow?

   A. A mobile phone

   B. A motor car

   C. A lot of money

   D. Education

   (1 mark)

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4. Question 4

   3 marks

   State three rights of a child.

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   A guardian refuses to give a child food and medical care. Which two rights of the child are being denied?

   A. The right to vote and travel

   B. The right to food and health care

   C. The right to play only

   D. The right to own land

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Which document mainly protects the rights of children and all people in Kenya?

   A. A market list

   B. The Constitution of Kenya

   C. A shopping receipt

   D. A song book

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Human rights are things that every person is entitled to simply because they are:

   A. Rich

   B. Leaders

   C. Human

   D. Adults

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   The right to a name and a nationality means that a child should be:

   A. Left unknown

   B. Registered and given a name

   C. Hidden from others

   D. Sold to strangers

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9. Question 9

   4 marks

   Give two reasons why human rights are important.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any two: they protect people from mistreatment; they ensure everyone is treated fairly and equally; they help people meet their basic needs; they promote peace and dignity in society. (2 marks each)

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Which of the following is a right of every child?

    A. The right to work in a mine

    B. The right to food

    C. The right to be beaten

    D. The right to miss school

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Which responsibility goes together with a learner's right to education?

    A. Bullying other learners

    B. Attending school and respecting teachers

    C. Refusing to do homework

    D. Missing classes often

    (1 mark)

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12. Question 12

    3 marks

    (a) State one right that a child has to education.

    (b) Give two responsibilities of a learner in school.

    (3 marks)

    Marking scheme

    (a) Every child has the right to attend school and receive basic education (1 mark). (b) Any two: attending school regularly; respecting teachers and other learners; keeping the school clean; obeying school rules; taking care of school property. (1 mark each)

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