B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 1 Political Science (Theory and Thought) 2013 Jun (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) What do you mean by 'state' ? Explain the elements of the state.
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2. Q1 OR What is sovereignty ? Explain its characteristics.
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3. Q1 (b) Distinguish between state and society.
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4. Q1 OR Legal sovereignty.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) What is natural rights ? Discuss its uses.
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2. Q2 OR Briefly explain the contributions of Machiavelli.
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3. Q2 (b) Dialectical materialism.
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4. Q2 OR Cicero.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Define democracy. Discuss the necessary conditions for the success of democracy.
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2. Q3 OR Explain the features, merits and demerits of totalitarianism.
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3. Q3 (b) Crime and punishment according Islamic thought.
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4. Q3 OR Saptanga theory.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Define federation. Explain the features of federal sate.
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2. Q4 OR Discuss the functions of executive.
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3. Q4 (b) Unicameralism.
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4. Q4 OR Convention.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Discuss the merits and demerits of functional representation.
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2. Q5 OR What is public opinion ? Explain its different agencies.
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3. Q5 (b) Women suffrage.
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4. Q5 OR Meaning and role of public relations.
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