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

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 (a) Explain the meaning, scope and significance of the study of political science.
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2. Q1 (b) Explain the evolutionary theory of origin of the State.
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1. Q2 (a) Define "sovereignty". Explain different types of sovereignty.
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2. Q2 (b) Elements of the State.
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1. Q3 (a) Explain Plato's Ideal State.
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2. Q3 (b) Islamic State.
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1. Q4 (a) Discuss Aristotles classification of Government.
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2. Q4 (b) Discuss the Sapthanga theory of State.
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1. Q5 (a) Discuss the basic principles of Marxism.
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2. Q5 (b) Individualism.
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1. Q6 (a) Explain the basic principles of Gandhism.
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2. Q6 (b) Explain the basic principles of socialism.
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1. Q7 (a) Define "Rights". Explain the different types of Rights.
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2. Q7 (b) Important duties of a citizen.
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1. Q8 (a) Explain the various functions of the Welfare State.
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2. Q8 (b) Discuss India as a Welfare State.
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1. Q9 (a) Define Democracy. Bring out its merits and demerits.
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2. Q9 (b) Direct democracy.
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1. Q10 (a) Explain briefly the features, merits and demerits of dictatorship.
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2. Q10 (b) Secular State.
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