Download Goa University BA LLB-5 Years 2018 Oct 7th Semester Human Rights Question Paper

B.A. LL.B. (Semester – VII) Examination, October 2018

HUMAN RIGHTS

Duration: 3 Hours

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Max. Marks: 75

Instructions: i) Answer any eight from Q. No. 1 to 12.

ii) Question No. 13 and 14 are compulsory.

iii) Figures to the right indicate total marks allotted to the questions.

1. What are human rights? Discuss the various theories of human rights. (8x8=64)

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2. Examine role and influence of the UDHR on international human rights law.
3. Examine the provisions of United Nations Charter concerning human rights.
4. Explain how does the Universal Periodic Mechanism of the Human Rights Council contribute to the protection of human rights.
5. Discuss the various civil and political rights recognised and protected under ICCPR.
6. Examine the Jurisdiction of Inter-American Court of Human Rights.

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7. Examine the provisions of African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights, 1981.
8. Discuss the obligation of state parties to combat discrimination against women under CEADAW.
9. Examine the efforts of the judiciary in protecting and promoting human rights in India.
10. Examine the constitutional rights and safeguards provided to minorities in India.
11. Examine the rights of children recognised by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989.

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12. Critically evaluate the work of the NHRC.

13. Write short notes on any two: (2x3=6)

1. Obligation of States under ICESCR.
2. Human Rights and Domestic Jurisdiction.
3. Nature of Human Rights.

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14. Write short notes on any two: (2x2.5=5)

1. Abolition of death penalty.
2. Rights of disabled.
3. UN Centre for Human Rights.

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