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With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, consider the following:
- 1.The Right to Development
- 2.The Right to Expression
- 3.The Right to Recreation
Which of the above is/are the Rights of the child?
- A.1 only
- B.1 and 3 only
- C.2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is a comprehensive human rights treaty that sets out the civil, political, economic, social, health, and cultural rights of children. It explicitly recognizes the right to development, the right to freedom of expression, and the right to leisure and recreation as fundamental rights for all children. These rights are crucial for a child's holistic growth and well-being.
Source: UPSC gs1 2010