Introduction to Human Rights — DU B.A. (Hons.) Political Science Previous Year Question Papers

9. Examine the role of the Media and Civil Society as watchdogs for human rights in India with suitable examples. 10. Write short notes on Any Two of the following : 1. "Modern human rights are the product of a long historical evolution." In light of this statement, critically (a) Generations of Human Rights analyse the contributions of the Magna Carta and American Bill of Rights in shaping the idea of rights in general and human rights in particular. (b) International Covenants on Civil and Political Right 7. "Public Interest Litigation has transformed the judiciary into a protector of the voiceless." Critically all (Magna Carta) 7ºT examine this statement in the context of human rights (American Bill of protection in India. 2. Rights are meaningful only when they are experienced in real life. Discuss how the three generations of human rights together ensure a life of freedom, equality, and dignity. 8. Legal recognition does not always translate into social acceptance." Discuss this statement in the context of human rights of the LGBTQ+ community in India. 3. "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is not just a document, but a moral guide for humanity." Critically analyse. 5. "Legal to achieve genuine empowerment of women." Critically examine this statement in the context of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). 4. "Freedom without basic needs is incomplete, and basic needs without freedom are insufficient." In the light of this statement, critically analyse the relationship between the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights. 6. Evaluate the relevance of the Directive Principles of State Policy in addressing contemporary human rights issues such as poverty, inequality, education, and public health in India.