B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Political Science 1 2023-24 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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Q1. Q1. Answer the following questions in two sentences (any 6 of 8) 12 Marks

1. (a) What is Plato's concept of 'Philosopher King'?
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2. (b) State Jean Bodin's views on Sovereignty
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3. (c) What is the primary focus of the study of Political Science?
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4. (d) State two differences between State and Society
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5. (e) What is Political Sovereignty?
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6. (f) State two arguments against female enfranchisement.
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7. (g) State two measures to ensure independence of Judiciary in India.
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8. (h) What is functional Representation?
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Q2. Q2. Write Short Notes (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. (a) Thomas Hobbes' perception of State of Nature
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2. (b) The doctrine of Rule of Law
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3. (c) Popular Sovereignty
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4. (d) Social Media's influence on Elections in India
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Q3. Q3. Attempt the following (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. (A) This Italian political philosopher wrote a book which had a series of advice given to the ruler of that time. Looking at the conflicts around him his advices were realist and were aimed at sustaining the rule of the ruler. He believed that politics has always been played with deception and treachery and complete concentration of power was the way to maintain one's rule.
   • (i) Name the philosopher described above and explain the political scenario during his time.
   • (ii) State any four advices that were given to the Prince.
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2. (B) India and UK have a similar political system wherein both the countries have a Parliamentary System where two executives are present- nominal and real. However the difference lies in the power of the Parliament and most importantly the role played by the Judiciary. Incase of the Judicial powers with regards to interventions, India is similar to the USA.
   • (i) What is this power of Judiciary in India and USA to intervene and test the validity of a law in line with the constitutional provisions called?
   • (ii) Discuss Parliamentary Sovereignty as applicable in the UK.
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3. (C) India is neither strictly federal nor unitary. Article 1 of the Indian Constitution terms India as a 'Union of States'. K.C. Wheare, a political philosopher terms the Indian State as 'Quasi-federal' state. The emergence of such state after independence was a result of our history and the contingencies that could emerge later.
   • (i) Explain any three Unitary features of the Indian Constitution.
   • (ii) Explain any three Federal features of the Indian Constitution.
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4. (D) This case was also known as a Preventive Detention Case where a person was detained under Preventive Detention Act 1950 claiming violation of Article 19 and 21. This landmark judgement was the first of many cases where the validity of a law was challenged on the grounds that it violated the fundamental rights.
   • (i) Which case is discussed above? Discuss the background of this case law.
   • (ii) Discuss Art. 19 and Art. 21 of the Indian Constitution which were debated in this case law.
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Q4. Q4. Answer the following in detail (any 3 of 5) 39 Marks

1. (a) Discuss the demerits of a Unitary Government. Briefly discuss the powers and functions of Election Commission (ECI) of India.
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2. (b) Make a comparative study of Parliamentary and Presidential form of Government with examples.
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3. (c) Discuss Golaknath v/s State of Punjab (1967 AIR 1643) briefly touching upon the background, arguments from both sides and the judgment.
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4. (d) Discuss Montesquieu's theory of Separation of Powers. Briefly discuss its application in India.
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5. (e) Discuss the Hare plan of proportional representation. Briefly discuss the arguments against John Austin's theory on Sovereignty.
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