B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Political Science 1 2025-26 ATKT 75/25 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 association? Write two types and their examples of association
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2. (b) What Internal and External Sovereignty?
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3. (c) Write two reasons for which Indian constitution is called Quasi Federal.
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4. (d) What is social contract theory?
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5. (e) Write two advices given by Machiavelli to prudent prince.
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6. (f) Write two basic principles laid down in Keshavananda Bharati case.
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7. (g) What is judicial review?
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8. (h) Write one argument in favor and one in against to the women suffrage.
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Q2. Q2. Write short notes (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. (a) Communism of wealth
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2. (b) Aristoteles classification of state
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3. (c) Jeremy Bentham's view on Sovereignty
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4. (d) Features of Sajjan Sing case
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Q3. Q3. Answer (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. (a) In every political society, the majority of citizens obey habitually a determinate human superior who is a person or a group of persons. The determinate human superior is law maker. Whatever he commends is law.
   • (i) Name the theory of Sovereignty reflected in above facts. Write two other features of this theory not mentioned above.
   • (ii) Write two merits and two demerits of this kind of sovereignty.
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2. (b) The ancient Greek philosopher noted that the specialization of function is neutral. Rather, the social group one belongs to is defined purely by the natural tendencies.
   • (i) What are the three major classes of society as classified by Plato? What is the celebrated work of Plato in which he described the Ideal State?
   • (ii) State the concept of Justice presented by Plato in his Ideal state.
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3. (c) Judiciary ensures the protection of individual rights. Through this designated role given by the constitution, the Indian judiciary continues to evolve, adapt, and shape the legal landscape, reinforcing the principles of democracy, human rights, and constitutionalism.
   • (i) Identify and explain the doctrine as reflected in the given facts. Name any one limitation of this doctrine in India.
   • (ii) Which is the country of origin of this judicial doctrine? Name the relevant case law.
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4. (d) Elections are the mechanism that gives democracy its practical form. Fair, independent, and impartial elections are essential to success the democracy.
   • (i) Name the body and it's composition that conduct elections in India
   • (ii) Write any three problems faced by the body conducting the elections.
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Q4. Q4. Answer the following questions in details (any 3 of 5) 39 Marks

1. (a) Explain the importance of essential Elements of State.
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2. (b) Explain the principle of Independence of judiciary with its limitations in India.
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3. (c) Write an essay on Application of the Doctrine of Separation of Powers in the US and India
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4. (d) Explain in detail Parliamentary Sovereignty in India with its Limitations.
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5. (e) Explain the different kinds of representation.
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