B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 1 Political Science (Theory and Thought) 2021 Mar Question Paper - KSLU

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1. Q1 (a) Define State. Discuss its nature and elements.
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2. Q1 (b) Write short note : Relationship and distinction between Political Science and Sociology.
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1. Q2 (a) What is Sovereignty ? Explain the different types of Sovereignty.
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2. Q2 (b) Write short note : Nature and scope of study of Political Science.
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1. Q3 (a) Discuss the contributions of Plato.
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2. Q3 (b) Write short note : Islamic state.
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1. Q4 (a) Discuss the views of St. Thomas Aquinas on law.
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2. Q4 (b) Write short note : Aristotle's classification of Government.
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1. Q5 (a) Explain the merits and demerits of Individualism.
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2. Q5 (b) Write short note : Non Co-operation and Civil disobedience.
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1. Q6 (a) Critically evaluate the contributions of Karl Marx on the theory of Marxism.
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2. Q6 (b) Write short note : Principles of Mahatma Gandhi's Philosophy.
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1. Q7 (a) Define 'Right'. Explain the types and relationship between rights and duties.
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2. Q7 (b) Write short note : Types of duties.
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1. Q8 (a) What do you understand by Welfare State ? Explain the functions of a Welfare State.
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2. Q8 (b) Write short note : India, as a Welfare State.
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1. Q9 (a) Define Democracy. Explain the types, merits and demerits of Democracy.
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2. Q9 (b) Write short note : Secularism.
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1. Q10 (a) Define Totalitarianism. Discuss its features, merits and demerits.
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2. Q10 (b) Write short note : Direct Democracy.
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