Consider the following statements:‘Right to the City’ is an agreed human right and the UN-Habitat mo

Q: What is UPSC Prelims?

UPSC Prelims is a competitive examination conducted in India. This question is from the 2021 UPSC Prelims Indian Polity & Governance paper.

Q: How can I prepare for UPSC Prelims Indian Polity & Governance?

To prepare for UPSC Prelims Indian Polity & Governance, practice previous year questions (PYQs), understand concepts thoroughly, and solve mock tests regularly. This 2021 question covers Rights Issues – RTI, PIL, Legal Aid & Consumer Rights topic.

Q: What is the difficulty level of this question?

This UPSC Prelims 2021 Indian Polity & Governance question has a hard difficulty level.

Q: Where can I find more UPSC Prelims previous year questions?

You can find more UPSC Prelims previous year questions on AspirantMitraa. Browse by subject, topic, year, and difficulty level to practice effectively.

Question

Consider the following statements:‘Right to the City’ is an agreed human right and the UN-Habitat monitors the commitments made by each country in this regard.‘Right to the City’ gives every occupant of the city right to reclaim public spaces and public participation in the city.‘Right to the City’ means that the State cannot deny any public service or facility to the unauthorized colonies in the city.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: C — 1 and 2Step-by-step Solution:Statement 1: Correct. The ‘Right to the City’ is recognised as a human right in the New Urban Agenda (Habitat III, 2016). UN-Habitat monitors countries' commitments through the SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) framework. ✓Statement 2: Correct. The right includes reclaiming public spaces (parks, streets, community centres) and ensuring public participation in urban governance, planning, and decision-making. ✓Statement 3: Incorrect. The State can deny services to unauthorised colonies as they violate planning laws; the right to the city does not grant immunity from legal consequences. Basic services may be provided on humanitarian grounds, but not as a right. ✗Why other options are incorrect:Option A (1 only): Statement 2 is also correct.Option B (3 only): Statement 3 is incorrect.Option D (2 and 3): Statement 3 is incorrect.Key Concept: The concept was popularised by Henri Lefebvre (1968). It emphasises inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities. In India, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) and Smart Cities Mission aim to operationalise aspects of the right to the city.

Master UPSC Prelims with Our Test Series

More Questions from Rights Issues – RTI, PIL, Legal Aid & Consumer Rights

Frequently Asked Questions

Master UPSC Prelims with Our Test Series

More Questions from Rights Issues – RTI, PIL, Legal Aid & Consumer Rights

Frequently Asked Questions