B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 1 Political Science (Theory and Thought) 2017 Dec (70 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Define political science and briefly explain its relationship with psychology and geography.
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2. Q2 Define 'Sovereignty' and explain its features.
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3. Q3 Express the views of Machiavelli on state, government, natural law and natural rights.
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4. Q4 Critically examine the political philosophy of Karl Marx on communism.
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5. Q5 Briefly explain the system of administrations as per the Hindu concept of state.
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6. Q6 Briefly explain the political philosophy of M.K. Gandhiji.
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Answer any two of the following short notes :

1. Q7 (A) (A) Classification of the Constitutions.
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2. Q7 (B) (B) Bi-cameralism.
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3. Q7 (C) (C) Functions of the executive.
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Answer any two of the following short questions:

1. Q8 (A) (A) Proportional representation and minority representation.
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2. Q8 (B) (B) Merits and demerits of single member and multi-member Constituencies.
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3. Q8 (C) (C) Administrative system of Islamic concept of state.
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