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Quiz 2: International declarations, conventions and the Sri Lankan Constitution
1).
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) provides for the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. Which Article in the UDHR provides this?
a. Article 10
b. Article 14(1)(e)
c. Article 18
d. Article 12
2).
Is the UDHR which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948 applicable to Sri Lanka?
a. Yes
b. No
3).
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) states that everyone shall have the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. Which Article in the ICCPR states this?
a. Article 12
b. Article 18
c. Article 9
d. Article 22
4).
Is Sri Lanka one of the 171 countries which are party to the ICCPR?
a. Yes
b. No
5).
Which Article in the Sri Lankan Constitution provides for the freedom of religion?
a. Article 9
b. Article 10
c. Article 12
d. Article 14
6).
Which article of the Sri Lankan Constitution provides for the freedom, to manifest one’s religion or belief?
a. Article 10
b. Article 14(1)(e)
c. Article 12(2)
d. None of the above
7).
The freedom of religion guaranteed in Article 10 of the Constitution is an absolute right and cannot be restricted. Is this statement true or false?
a. True
b. False
8).
Which constitution accords the “foremost place” among religions to Buddhism?
a. 1948 Soulbury Constitution
b. 1972 Constitution
c. 1978 Constitution
d. b & c
9).
Which Article in the Sri Lankan Constitution guarantees non-discrimination?
