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Question
Identify three rights which you consider universal. Give reasons.
Solution
The three universal rights are as follows:
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Right to education is considered to be universal in nature because this is must for an individual to develop his/her capacity to reason, skills and enables him/her to make informed choices in life. This helps the individual to make good use of other rights.
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The right to livelihood ensures the self-respect and dignity of the individuals through economic independence.
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Freedom of expression is important for all human beings as it develops creativity and originality and allows for free expression of ideas and beliefs.
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