B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 1 Political Science (Theory and Thought) 2011 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Define and explain the meaning of the 'State'. Discuss in detail territory and government as elements of the state.
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2. Q1 OR Discuss in detail the meaning and attributes of sovereignty.
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3. Q1 (b) The relationship and differences between Political Science and History and Political Science and Geography.
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4. Q1 OR How a state differs from other associations ? Give suitable examples.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the views of Karl Marx on 'Economic interpretation of History' and the theory of 'Surplus Value'.
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2. Q2 OR Discuss Aristotle's classification of states and Governments.
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3. Q2 (b) The Roman legal system.
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4. Q2 OR Features of Liberalism.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Define Totalitarianism. Discuss its features and demerits.
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2. Q3 OR Explain the basic principles of Gandhiji's philosophy.
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3. Q3 (b) The duties and responsibilities of Kings in ancient India.
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4. Q3 OR The conditions for the success of democracy.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) What is the meaning of 'Legislature' ? Explain the arguments for and against Bicameralism.
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2. Q4 OR Compare the features and the relative merits of Unitary and Federal Governments. Give suitable examples.
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3. Q4 (b) The differences between a rigid and flexible Constitution.
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4. Q4 OR The two methods of forming a Federation.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) What is public opinion ? Discuss the importance and limitations of its various media.
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2. Q5 OR What is 'Electorate' ? Explain Universal Adult Franchise and discuss the arguments for and against the system.
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3. Q5 (b) Public relations meaning, role and principles.
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4. Q5 OR Single member and Multimember constituencies.
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