FEBRUARY 2021

MHR20 — HUMAN RIGHTS

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

SECTION A — (5  6 = 30 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

1. (a) Give an account of Economic and Social

rights.

Or
(b) Bring out the importance of Helsenki
conference on human rights.

2. (a) Narrate the content and significance of

ICCPR.

Or
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 (b) Highlight the role of the U.N.O. in promoting
human rights.

3. (a) Differentiate human rights from

fundamental rights.

Or
(b) Explain Edmund Burke’s views on human
rights.

4. (a) Write a note on European Human Rights

system.

Or
(b) List out the powers and functions of Human
Rights courts.

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5. (a) ‘‘Women’s rights are human rights’’ –
Discuss.
‘‘ ’’ –

Or
(b) Describe the causes and consequences of
Bonded labour system.

SECTION B — (3  15 = 45 marks)

Answer any THREE questions.

6. Write elaborately about the role of Amnesty

International in protecting human rights.

7. Elucidate the Articles and significance of the

UDHR.

8. Trace the genesis and development of human

rights through the ages.

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9. Argue for and against the capital punishment.

10. Enumerate the Fundamental Duties of an Indian

citizen.

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