Consider the following UN Declarations/Covenants : 1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights 2. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women 3. International Covenant of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 4. Convention on Refugees Which one of the following is the correct chronological order (starting with the earliest) of the above ?

The correct chronological order of the adoption of these UN declarations and conventions is as follows:

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR): Adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 10, 1948, as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations.
• Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees: This multilateral treaty was adopted on July 28, 1951, and entered into force in 1954. It defines the rights of refugees and the legal obligations of states to protect them.
• International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR): Adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 16, 1966, it focuses on rights such as labor rights, health, and education.
• Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW): Adopted in 1979, it is often referred to as the international bill of rights for women.

Therefore, the sequence is 1 (1948), 4 (1951), 3 (1966), and 2 (1979), making Option A correct.