B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Political Science 1 2022-23 ATKT Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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Q1. Q1. Answer the following questions in two sentences (any 6 of 10) 12 Marks

1. (a) What is the primary focus of the study of political science?
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2. (b) What is the definition of state as given by Prof. Woodrow Wilson?
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3. (c) What is Legal Sovereignty?
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4. (d) What is General Will as given by Rousseau?
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5. (e) Name any two measures to ensure the Independence of the Judiciary.
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6. (f) What is the status of the local governments in a unitary government?
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7. (g) What are the two patterns of distribution of powers in a federation? Name a subject from the State List under the Indian constitution.
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8. (h) What is Cumulative Voting system?
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9. (i) What is Judicial Review? Name one limitation of Judicial Review in india.
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10. (j) Which form of Government has Dual executive as a feature? Name a state having this form of Government.
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Q2. Q2. Write short notes (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. (a) Functional Representation
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2. (b) Thomas Hobbes perception of the State of Nature
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3. (c) Application of checks and balance in the Indian Constitution
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4. (d) Demerits of a Unitary Government
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Q3. Q3. Answer the following (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. (I) According to Aristotle the ruling power may be in the hands of one, of a few, or of the many; and governments may govern for the general good or for the good of the rulers.
   • (A) On the basis of the given facts identify the two basis of classification of government as given by Aristotle. Which is the best form of government according to Aristotle?
   • (B) Why is the government regarded as the working machinery of the state?
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2. (II) The First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) is a kind of electoral voting system, where voters cast their votes for a candidate or a nominee and the one who receives the most votes wins the election.
   • (A) Name any three demerits of the system?
   • (B) What is the role of representative in Democracy?
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3. (III) India is considering extending the ban on wheat exports, which was imposed after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, to replenish state reserves and bring down domestic prices. According to government and industry sources wheat exports from India unlikely to resume until mid-2024.
   • (A) Identify and explain the aspect of sovereignty as reflected in the given facts.
   • (B) What is the significance of Territory as a constituent element of the state?
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4. (IV) Article 1 of the Indian Constitution describes India as a "Union of States." The Supreme Court of India also describes India as "a federal structure with a strong bias towards the Centre".
   • (A) Is india a Quasi federal state? Give reasons for your answer?
   • (B) Name any Three advantages of forming a Federation.
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Q4. Q4. Answer the following question in detail (any 2 of 4) 24 Marks

1. (a) Explain the doctrine of Rule of law and its application in the Indian Constitution.
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2. (b) What is the Hare formula of Proportional Representation? What are the arguments against Female enfranchisement?
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3. (c) Write a note on the position of the Prime Minister in a Parliamentary Government. What are the merits of a parliamentary Government?
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4. (d) Write a note on John Austin's theory of Sovereignty?
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