Why is transparent governance necessary for protecting human rights?

Because it increases citizen oversight and accountability over government actions

Transparent governance makes relevant decisions, procedures and information open enough for citizens and oversight bodies to examine them. This visibility helps people identify unfair treatment, question official decisions and demand correction when rights are violated. It also discourages misuse of authority because officials know that their actions may be reviewed, documented and challenged. Thus option A is correct: transparency supports both citizen oversight and institutional accountability. It does not mean revealing private information carelessly; it means providing lawful, understandable and accessible information. Options B, C and D describe secrecy, suppression or ineffective protection, which are the opposite of transparency.

This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: Democratic Rights. Topic: Human Rights and their protection.