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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
M.A.DEGREE EXAMINATION SOCIOLOGY
SECONDSEMESTER APRIL 2018
17/16PSO2ES02- HUMAN RIGHTS
Date: 25-04-2018 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 01:00-04:00
PART A
Explain the following in about 30 words each: (10 x 2=20 marks)
1. What is human right?
2. Do we need human rights education today?
3. Write a short note on Magna Carta.
4. What is meant by cultural right?
5. Who is a bonded labour?
6. What is article 18 of Indian constitution?
7. Write a brief note on the rights of the aged.
8. Mention any three rights of the disabled.
9. Why are the Christians and Muslims considered as minorities in India?
10. What is the role of police in safeguarding human rights?
PART B
Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each: x 8=40 marks)
11. Explain the importance of human rights education in India.
12. Briefly explain the United States Declaration of independence.
13. Why was the bill of rights brought out?
14. Critically appraise the preamble of Indian Constitution.
15. What was the need for the abolition of bonded labour act, 1976?
16. Describe the fundamental rights and its importance.
17. Highlight a case study where the high court ensured human rights.
PART C
Answer any TWO questions in about 1,200 words each: x 20=40 Marks)
18. Critically examine the origin and development of human rights.
19. Examine the salient features of the Indian constitution.
20. How are the rights of SC/STs and the Minorities important? Evaluate.
21. Write an essay on Human rights violation in India and the role of human rights commission in them.