BLS LLB 5 Years Sem 3 Political Science 2 2024-25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Q. No. 1: Answer the following questions in two sentences (any Six) (12 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. Q1 Explain the De-Facto Authority with an example.
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2. Q2 What is the Force Theory of Political Obligation?
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3. Q3 Write four reasons for the ethical decay of democracy.
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4. Q4 What is the difference between a political party and an interest group?
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5. Q5 Explain the concept of 'Laissez Faire'.
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6. Q6 Briefly explain Pareto's theory of the Circulation of Elite.
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7. Q7 State the rationale for the state's imposition of punishment.
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8. Q8 What is participatory democracy?
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SECTION II - Q. No. 2: Write short notes on any two (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q9 Max Weber's Classification of Authority.
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2. Q10 Gandhian Techniques of Resistance Against Unjust Laws.
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3. Q11 Challenges to Indian Democracy.
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4. Q12 Socialism's influence on the Indian Constitution.
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SECTION III - Q. No. 3: Answer any two questions (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q13 In recent years, political leaders in various countries have been criticized for overstepping their authority and concentrating power. (i) Analyze the difference between power and authority. (ii) How can the misuse of authority impact democratic governance?
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2. Q14 In the 1995 case of Bhavari Devi, a social worker from the Dalit community was gang-raped while attempting to prevent a child marriage. The trial court judge, while acquitting the accused, allegedly stated that 'an upper-caste man could not have raped a lower-caste woman'. Using this example, (i) Analyze how implicit bias can influence judicial decisions. (ii) What steps can be taken to address them within the judiciary?
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3. Q15 The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) is a prominent interest group in India that actively lobbies the government on various economic and industrial policies. In recent years, FICCI has played a key role in advocating for corporate tax cuts and regulatory reforms. (i) How does an interest group influence public policy through lobbying? (ii) What are the potential drawbacks of such lobbying efforts on government decision-making and democratic processes?
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4. Q16 Bhagat Singh, in his resistance to colonial rule and pursuit of complete independence, adopted several tactics, including throwing bombs in the Assembly in 1929 in protest against the Trade Dispute Bill and the Public Safety Bill, and later willingly surrendered to the police. The Trade Dispute Bill banned strikes in industry and the Public Safety Bill gave power to the government to detain anyone without a trial. Subsequently, he went on a hunger strike while in prison to demand better treatment for Indian prisoners, highlighting the inhumane conditions under colonial authority. (i) Analyze Bhagat Singh's strategies in challenging the unjust laws. (ii) How were Bhagat Singh's strategies different from Gandhian?
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SECTION IV - Q. No. 4: Answer the following questions in detail (any Three) (39 Marks - 13 marks each)

1. Q17 What are the basic principles of Utilitarianism? Compare the utilitarianism of J. Bentham with the philosophy of J. S. Mill.
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2. Q18 Explain the significance of the 73rd and 74th amendments to the Indian Constitution in expanding the scope of participatory democracy.
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3. Q19 Discuss the grounds of Political Obligation and examine the political obligations under the Divine Right Theory and the Social Contract Theory.
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4. Q20 Evaluate the relevance of Karl Marx's class conflict theory in the contemporary world. Compare and contrast the principles of Communism with those of Gandhism.
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5. Q21 Explain the importance of legitimacy for the state. What are the key indicators of legitimacy within a nation-state? How does a state maintain its legitimacy?
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