LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 3 Political Science 2 2025-26 ATKT 60/40 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 What is legitimacy? Mention any two sources of legitimacy.
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2. Q2 What is authority? State any two types of authority.
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3. Q3 What is the meaning of Utilitarianism?
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4. Q4 Name any two states which have two party system.
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5. Q5 What is meant by unjust law?
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6. Q6 What is Sarvodaya?
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7. Q7 Write any two features of preventive theory of punishment.
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8. Q8 Name any two features of the Indian Constitution that reflect socialism.
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9. Q9 What is an interest group? How they are different from political parties?
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10. Q10 Why is public opinion essential for the success of democracy?
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SECTION II - Q. No. 2: Write Short Notes on (Any Two) (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q11 Deterrent theory of punishment.
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2. Q12 Features of Gandhian political philosophy.
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3. Q13 Methods of exercising power.
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4. Q14 Political obligation under the social contract theory.
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SECTION III - Q. No. 3: Answer any Two (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q15 This concept emphasizes individual freedom and limited government intervention but has evolved to include state welfare measures. (1) Identify the concept and explain any two of its features. (2) Distinguish between negative and positive aspects of this concept.
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2. Q16 King Charles III, formerly known as The Prince of Wales, became King on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022. At the age of 73, he became the oldest person to accede to the British throne, UK's King Charles could be giving up the throne early in favour of his eldest son Prince William, while William and his wife, Kate Middleton, are still young. (1) Name the type of authority the king has as prescribed by Max Weber. (2) Write any three features of this type of authority.
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3. Q17 A person commits a crime but instead of being punished harshly, is sent to a rehabilitation center where they are educated and trained. (1) Identify the theory of punishment applied. Explain any two features. (2) State any two merits of this theory.
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4. Q18 These two amendments to the Indian Constitution have provided for grass root level democracy in India. These amendments, enacted in 1992, provided a constitutional status to local self-governments in rural and urban areas, respectively. (1) Which are these two constitutional amendments? Explain the key features of the amendments. (2) What is Participatory Democracy?
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SECTION IV - Q. No. 4: Answer the following in detail (Any Two) (24 Marks - 12 marks each)

1. Q19 Why is power considered as an important concept in political science? Compare Power and Authority.
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2. Q20 Explain and analyse the concepts of Surplus Value and Class struggle as given by Karl Marx.
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3. Q21 Discuss the challenges faced by Democracy in 21st century. Analyse the role of regional political parties in India.
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4. Q22 Compare Utilitarianism given by Bentham and J S Mill.
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