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

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Define political science and explain its relations with other social sciences.
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2. Q1 OR Define State. Explain its elements.
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3. Q1 (b) Kinds of Sovereignty
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4. Q1 OR Briefly explain the relation between State and Society.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) What are the contributions of Machiavelli to political philosophy.
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2. Q2 OR Discuss the basic principles of "Democratic Socialism".
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3. Q2 (b) Cicero's views on "Natural Law".
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4. Q2 OR Jermy Bentham's theory.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain Hindu and Islamic concept of State.
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2. Q3 OR Define Democracy. Explain its features merits and demerits.
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3. Q3 (b) Explain briefly Gandhiji's concept of Satyagraha.
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4. Q3 OR Crime, punishment and justice according to the Shariat.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Bring out the differences between Unitary and Federal Government.
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2. Q4 OR Independence of Judiciary is necessary in modern policies. Expalin.
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3. Q4 (b) Rigid and flexible constitution.
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4. Q4 OR Bicameralism.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) What is Universal Adult Franchise ? Explain its merits and demerits.
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2. Q5 OR Explain clearly the importance of minority representation. Discuss proportional representation. (Hare System) and its limitations.
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3. Q5 (b) List agencies of public opinion.
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4. Q5 OR Write a note on "women suffrage".
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