Question

When was the Convention on the Rights of the Child adopted by the UN General Assembly?

• A. 18th March 1992
• B. 24th January 1982
• C. 20th November 1989
• D. 10th December 1999

Hint:

Remember: 20 November = Universal Children's Day and also the adoption date of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is an international human rights treaty adopted by the United Nations to protect the rights of children worldwide.

• Recognizes civil, political, social, economic, and cultural rights of children.

• It is one of the most widely ratified human rights treaties.

• Defines a child as every human being below 18 years.
Step 1: Understand what CRC is.
The CRC was created to ensure: Protection, survival, development and participation rights of children across all nations.

Step 2: Recall the adoption date.
The UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on: \[ 20^{th}\text{ November 1989} \] This date is globally recognized as an important milestone in child rights.

Step 3: Check the options.
Among the given dates: \[ 20^{th}\text{ November 1989} \] matches the correct historical record.

Step 4: Final conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{20^{th}\text{ November 1989}} \]