B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 3 Political Science (State and Political Obligations) 2012 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) What is the meaning of rights ? Briefly explain the kinds of rights.
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2. Q1 OR Discuss the meaning and importance of equality.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on : Sources of Law.
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4. Q1 OR Liberty.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Critically discuss the theory of Locke in detail.
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2. Q2 OR Explain the Emile Durkheim's theory of political legitimacy.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a short note on : Hobbes State of Nature.
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4. Q2 OR Karl Marx's views on political litigimacy - Explain.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain Gandhiji's views on 'Sathyagraha and Non-violence'.
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2. Q3 OR What is political obligation ? Describe the grounds and limitations of political obligation.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a short note on : Thoreau
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4. Q3 OR Martin Luther King.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) What is Utilitarianism ? Briefly discuss Jermy Bentham's theory of Utilitarianism.
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2. Q4 OR Kant's views on idealist theory - Explain .
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3. Q4 (b) Write a short note on : J. S. Mill.
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4. Q4 OR Merits of Idealism
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Define Punishment. Discuss briefly types of punishment.
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2. Q5 OR Critically explain Max Weber's theory of bureaucracy.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a short note on : Legitimation.
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4. Q5 OR Sources of Authority.
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