B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 1 Political Science (Theory and Thought) 2012 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Define Political Science and explain its scope.
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2. Q1 OR What is Sovereignty ? Explain its kinds. Give suitable examples.
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3. Q1 (b) Territory as an element of the state.
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4. Q1 OR Briefly explain the relation between State and Association.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain Aristotles views on 'Slavery and Property".
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2. Q2 OR What are the views of St. Thomas Acquinas on "Law" ?
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note on liberalism.
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4. Q2 OR Karl Marx "Theory of surplus value".
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the Shariat as the basis of law.
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2. Q3 OR Discuss the Sapthanga theory of state according to Indian philosophy.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a short notes on Democracy and its merits.
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4. Q3 OR Explain briefly Gandhiji's concept of 'Sarvodaya".
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Define Constitution. Explain the types of the Constitution.
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2. Q4 OR Give the meaning of Legislature and discuss its merits and demerits.
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3. Q4 (b) Write a short note on Unicameral legislature.
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4. Q4 OR Write a note on Judiciary.
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5. Q5 (a) What is Public opinion ? Explain its different agencies.
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6. Q5 OR What is Universal Adult Franchise ? Discuss its merits and demerits.
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7. Q5 (b) Write a short note on minority representation.
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8. Q5 OR Electorate.
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