The concept of 'Housing as a Human Right' implies that: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Housing as a Human Right' implies that:
A. Adequate housing is regarded as a fundamental entitlement that states have obligations to respect, protect and fulfil
B. Only the absence of any public housing policy
C. Housing is only a private market commodity without any rights dimension
D. Only home ownership is a right
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The recognition of housing as a human right, grounded in international human-rights instruments, entails obligations on states to ensure progressive access to adequate, affordable and secure housing for all.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The 'Startup India' initiative is implemented by which department?
A. Ministry of Finance
B. Ministry of Skill Development
C. NITI Aayog
D. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Startup India is implemented by DPIIT.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'Bretton Woods system' of fixed exchange rates collapsed in which decade?
A. 1970s
B. 1990s
C. 1950s
D. 1980s

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Bretton Woods system collapsed in the early 1970s.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The 'Patent' in India is granted by which office?
A. Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks
B. Ministry of Finance
C. SEBI
D. RBI

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Patents are granted by the Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1