Human Rights

10 Grade 6 Social Studies questions on Human Rights, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   For every right that a person enjoys, they also have a corresponding:

   A. Reward

   B. Punishment

   C. Responsibility

   D. Salary

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2. Question 2

   3 marks

   A pupil enjoys the right to education. State three responsibilities that come with this right.

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a right of every child?

   A. Right to education

   B. Right to vote

   C. Right to drive a car

   D. Right to own a company

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   The part of the Constitution of Kenya that contains the rights and fundamental freedoms of Kenyans is called the:

   A. National Anthem

   B. Bill of Rights

   C. County list

   D. Preamble

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   The right to life, food, shelter and health care are examples of:

   A. Punishments

   B. Human rights

   C. Rewards for good behaviour

   D. Privileges for the rich

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6. Question 6

   4 marks

   State four rights of a child as provided for in the Constitution of Kenya.

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7. Question 7

   4 marks

   (a) State two ways in which the rights of a child can be violated.

   (b) Name two people or offices a child can report to when their rights are abused.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) Any two, 1 mark each: forced child labour; denial of education; neglect; physical or emotional abuse; early/forced marriage. (b) Any two, 1 mark each: a parent/guardian; a teacher; the police; the area chief; a children's officer; the child helpline (Childline 116).

8. Question 8

   3 marks

   Give three ways in which the government of Kenya protects the rights of children.

   (3 marks)

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   Any three, 1 mark each: providing free and compulsory basic education; enacting laws such as the Children Act; establishing children's homes and rescue centres; providing children's officers and courts; offering free health services and immunisation.

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Human rights are best described as:

   A. Rewards given for hard work

   B. Privileges given only to adults

   C. The basic freedoms and entitlements that every person is born with

   D. Rules made only by teachers

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

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

    A. Property

    B. Movement

    C. Education

    D. Worship

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