BLS LLB 5 Years Sem 9 Public International Law And Human Rights 2021-22 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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MCQ Multiple choice questions

1. 1 These are known as the general principles of law which are commonly recognised by most of legal system in international law which have binding force of pre-emptory norms. (a) Jus legis (b) Jus Cogens (c) Jus Equitus (d) Jus Opinious
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2. 2 The chairman of NHRC is: (a) Member of Parliament (b) A person who is chief justice of H.C (c) A person who has been the chief justice of supreme court (d) A person who is judge of supreme court of India.
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3. 3 CEDAW stands For: (a) The convention on the elimination of all forms of domestic atrocities against women. (b) The convention on the elimination of all forms of discretion against women. (c) The convention on the educational domestic advancement of women. (d) The convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women
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4. 4 The movement for protection of human rights greater momentum after ____. (a) American war for independence. (b) Second world war (c) Atlantic charter, 1941 (d) The european convention on H.R. 1950
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5. 5 The convention on rights of child adopted on: (a) December 20, 1989 (b) November 20, 1989 (c) June 20, 1989 (d) October 20, 1989
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6. 6 Which section of Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 empowers state to establish SHRC: (a) Section 23 (b) Section 21 (c) Section 20 (d) Section 19
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7. 7 In 1977, Farmaka Barrage issue was settled between India and Bangladesh by adopting the method of dispute settlement. (a) Mediation (b) Arbitration (c) Judicial settlement (d) Negotiation
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8. 8 The UDHR, 1948 has: (a) 29 articles (b) 30 articles (c) 31 articles (d) 32 articles
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9. 9 Which article of the constitution of India deals with equal justice and free legal aid? (a) Art.39-A (b) Art.40 (c) Art.19 (d) Art.20
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10. 10 "International Law is defined as Law of Nations or International Law is the name for the body of customary and conventional rules which are considered legally binding by civilized States in their relation with each other". Above statement is attributed to: (a) Charles G. Fenwick (b) J.G. Starke (c) J.L. Brierly (d) L. Oppenheim
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11. 11 A member of the United Nations can be suspended from the exercise of rights and privileges of membership by the: (a) General Assembly (b) Security Council (c) General Assembly on the recommendations of the Security Council (d) Secretary General on the recommendations of the Security Council
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12. 12 Which one of the following is primary source of International Law? (a) Decisions of International Court of Justice. (b) Resolutions of U.N. General Assembly. (c) General Principles of law recognised by Civilised Nations. (d) Decisions of International Court of Arbitration.
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13. 13 "Recognition operates retroactively not to invalidate the acts of a former government, but to validate the acts of a de facto government which has become the new de jure government." Has been held by the court in the case of: (a) Civil Air Transport Inc. vs Central Air Transport Corporation. (b) A.M. Luther vs Sagar and Co. (c) The Arantzazu Mendi (d) Alton Mayo Vs. Luther
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14. 14 What are essential tests for the existence of International Custom? (a) Uniform practice of States and longevity of time period. (b) Uniform practice of States and opino juris sine necessitatis. (c) Uniform practice of States, longevity of time period and opino juris sine necessitatis. (d) Opino juris sine necessitatis.
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15. 15 In which of the following cases, International Court of Justice refused to give advisory opinion at the request of World Health Organization? (a) Legality of the threat of use of nuclear weapons (b) Nicaragua vs USA (c) Competence of Assembly regarding admission to United Nations (d) North Sea Continental Shelf cases
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16. 16 In which of the following case, International Court of Justice denied the existence of customary rule? (a) North Sea Continental shelf Case (b) The Focus Case (c) The fortune Case (d) Dr Bonham Case
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17. 17 International Labour Organization is a ____. (a) Tripartite UN agency. (b) Tripartite ICJ agency. (c) Sole UN agency. (d) Sole ICJ agency.
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18. 18 According to which theory, recognition is a necessary condition for statehood and personality? (a) Constitutive theory. (b) Declarative theory. (c) Implied theory. (d) Express theory.
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19. 19 Who does the UNCRC apply to? (a) Everyone legally classed as a child by the law that applies to them. (b) Everyone under 18 years. (c) Everyone under 14 years. (d) Everyone under 18 who is a citizen of a country who has signed up to the UNCRC.
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20. 20 Headquarter of International Court of Justice is located in: (a) The Hague, Netherlands (b) Geneva, Switzerland (c) Great Britain (d) London, United Kingdom.
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DTQ Descriptive questions

1. 1 Explain Workers Right, a social Security mandate under Indian Constitution
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2. 2 Explain Judicial Activism with reference to Human Rights in India
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3. 3 Kinds of Human Right
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4. 4 Human Rights Court
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5. 5 Discuss various theories as to the relationship between International Law and Muncipal law and explain the practices follwed by the United states, Britain and Indian for adopting international law into their own legal systems.
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6. 6 Write short note: Exclusive Economic Zone.
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7. 7 K, a foreign sovereign, assuming a false name enters tinto a contract of marriage in England with a woman Q. Later K makes a breach of contract. In a suit by entitles immunity. Discuss the legal questions and decide.
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8. 8 Write short note: Jus Cogens.
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9. 9 Write Short note: Optional clause.
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10. 10 "The United Nations is primarily an organisation for maintaining peace and security." Discuss.
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