Human Rights
14 Grade 7 Social Studies questions on Human Rights, with worked marking schemes. 14 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markWhich of the following is a basic human right of every child in Kenya?
A. The right to own a car
B. The right to education
C. The right to vote at any age
D. The right to drive
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following is a fundamental human right enjoyed by every Kenyan child?
A. The right to free transport
B. The right to own a business
C. The right to life
D. The right to a government salary
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4 marksAs a Grade 7 learner, you enjoy several human rights. State four basic human rights that every person is entitled to.
(4 marks)
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Any four (1 mark each): the right to life; the right to education; the right to health/healthcare; the right to freedom of expression; the right to freedom of worship; the right to a clean and healthy environment; the right to be protected from abuse/violence; the right to own property; the right to food and shelter; freedom from discrimination.
Question 4
1 markEvery person who enjoys rights also has duties. The duty that matches the right to a clean and healthy environment is:
A. Voting in elections
B. Taking care of the environment / not littering
C. Joining a sports club
D. Paying school fees
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1 markHuman rights are described as being entitled to every person simply because they are human. The word that best describes rights that belong to all people from birth is:
A. Inherent
B. Earned
C. Purchased
D. Temporary
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1 markThe Bill of Rights, which protects the fundamental rights of all Kenyans, is found in which document?
A. The school rules book
B. A trade licence
C. A geography atlas
D. The Constitution of Kenya
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1 markThe Bill of Rights in the Constitution of Kenya is contained in which chapter?
A. Chapter Two
B. Chapter Four
C. Chapter Six
D. Chapter Ten
(1 mark)
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1 markA learner is bullied and beaten by older pupils. This violation goes against the right to:
A. Freedom of worship
B. Freedom from torture and cruel treatment
C. Freedom of movement
D. Freedom to assemble
(1 mark)
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1 markA child in Kenya is denied a place in school by a guardian. The child is being denied which basic human right?
A. The right to own property
B. The right to vote
C. The right to education
D. The right to drive a car
(1 mark)
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3 marksRights come with corresponding responsibilities. State three responsibilities of a citizen that accompany the rights they enjoy.
(3 marks)
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4 marksChildren's rights are sometimes violated in the community.
(a) State two ways in which children's rights may be violated.
(b) Explain two actions that can be taken to protect children's rights.
(4 marks)
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(a) Any two (1 mark each): child labour; denial of education; child abuse/neglect; early/forced marriage; discrimination; denial of food/healthcare. (b) Any two (1 mark each): reporting violations to the authorities/police/children's officer; creating awareness/educating the community on children's rights; enforcing laws that protect children; providing support services like rescue centres; ensuring all children attend school.
Question 12
4 marksA factory near a residential area dumps waste that pollutes the only river used by families for drinking water.
(a) State the human right being violated in this scenario.
(b) Suggest two ways the community could respond to protect this right.
(4 marks)
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(a) The right to a clean and healthy environment (also accept the right to clean/safe water or right to health) (2 marks). (b) Any two (1 mark each): report the factory to the relevant authorities (NEMA/county government); hold peaceful demonstrations/petitions; take legal action against the factory; create awareness on the pollution; engage the factory owners to stop the dumping.
Question 13
1 markA group of workers is paid less only because they are women, while men doing the same job are paid more. This unfair treatment is an example of:
A. Cooperation
B. Integration
C. Discrimination
D. Negotiation
(1 mark)
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4 marksChildren in Kenya are protected by both the Constitution and the law.
(a) State three rights of a child as provided for in the Constitution of Kenya. (3 marks)
(b) Give one responsibility that a child has at home. (1 mark)
(4 marks)
Marking scheme
(a) Three rights of a child under the Constitution of Kenya 2010 (Article 53): - The right to a name and nationality from birth. - The right to free and compulsory basic education. - The right to be protected from abuse, neglect, harmful cultural practices and all forms of violence. (Other acceptable: right to basic nutrition, shelter and health care; right to parental care; protection from hazardous or exploitative child labour.) (b) One responsibility of a child at home: helping with household chores/duties. (Accept: respecting parents and elders; keeping the home clean; caring for younger siblings.)
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