UPSC Prelims 2026 · GS Paper 1 · Question 64
Which of the following international conventions have not been ratified by India ? 1. Employment Policy Convention 2. Abolition of Forced Labour Convention 3. International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families 4. Geneva Convention Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War 5. Convention on Reduction of Statelessness Select the answer using the code given below :
Correct answer: Option D
International Relations
Options
- (a) 2 and 4
- (b) 1 and 2
- (c) 3 and 4 only
- (d) 3, 4 and 5
Detailed solution
Answer
Option (D) — 3, 4 and 5
Explanation
- India has ratified the Employment Policy Convention (ILO C122) in 1998.
- India has ratified the Abolition of Forced Labour Convention (ILO C105) in 2000.
- India has NOT ratified the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (1990). Most destination countries for migrants have not ratified this convention.
- India has NOT ratified the Geneva Convention IV (Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War). India ratified the first three Geneva Conventions but not the Fourth. India has also NOT ratified the Convention on Reduction of Statelessness (1961).
Statement Analysis
- 1. Employment Policy Convention: Ratified by India in 1998. Hence not part of the answer.
- 2. Abolition of Forced Labour Convention: Ratified by India in 2000. Hence not part of the answer.
- 3. International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families: Not ratified by India. Correct inclusion.
- 4. Geneva Convention Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War: Not ratified by India. Correct inclusion.
- 5. Convention on Reduction of Statelessness: Not ratified by India. Correct inclusion.