Political Science BA.LL.B Question Paper : kslu.ac.in

Name of the University : Karnataka State Law University
Degree : BA.LL.B (5 years)
Subject Code/Name : Political Science
Semester : I
Document Type : Question Paper
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KSLU Political Science Question Paper

First Semester of the five Year B.A., LL.B. Examination
Duration : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 100

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June 2011

Instructions :
1. Answer all 5 Questions.
2. One essay type and one short note question or problem from each unit have to be attempted, which is referred as part (a) and (b) in all the units.
3. Figures to the right indicate marks.
4. Answers should be written either in English or Kannada completely.
UNIT – I
Q. No. 1. (a) Define and explain the meaning of the ‘State’. Discuss in detail territory and government as elements of the state. Marks : 15
Discuss in detail the meaning and attributes of sovereignty.
(b) Write a short note on : Marks : 5
The relationship and differences between Political Science and History and Political Science and Geography.
How a state differs from other associations – Give suitable

UNIT – II
Q. No. 2. (a) Explain the views of Karl Marx on ‘Economic interpretation of History’ and the theory of ‘Surplus Value’. Marks : 15
Discuss Aristotle’s classification of states and Governments.
(b) Write a note on : Marks : 5
The Roman legal system.
Features of Liberalism.

UNIT – III
Q. No. 3. (a) Define Totalitarianism. Discuss its features and demerits. Marks : 15
Explain the basic principles of Gandhiji’s philosophy.
(b) Write a note on : Marks : 5
The duties and responsibilities of Kings in ancient India.
The conditions for the success of democracy.

UNIT – IV
Q. No. 4. (a) What is the meaning of ‘Legislature’ – Explain the arguments for and against Bicameralism. Marks : 15
Compare the features and the relative merits of Unitary and Federal Governments. Give suitable examples.
The differences between a rigid and flexible Constitution.
The two methods of forming a Federation.

UNIT – V
Q. No. 5. (a) What is public opinion – Discuss the importance and limitations of its various media
What is ‘Electorate’ – Explain Universal Adult Franchise and discuss the arguments for and against the system.

(b) Write a note on :
Public relations meaning, role and principles. OR
Single member and Multimember constituencies.

June 2013

First Semester of Five Year B.A., LL.B. Examination, June 2013 :
Duration : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 100
Instructions :
1. Answer all Questions.
2. One essay type and one short note question or problem from each unit have to be attempted.
3. Figures to the right indicate marks.
4. Answers should be written either in English or Kannada completely.

UNIT – I :
Q. No. 1. (a) What do you mean by ‘state’ ? Explain the elements of the state. OR
What is sovereignty ? Explain its characteristics.
(b) Write a note on :
Distinguish between state and society. OR
Legal sovereignty.

UNIT – II :
Q. No. 2. (a) What is natural rights ? Discuss its uses. OR
Briefly explain the contributions of Machiavelli.
(b) Write a note on :
Dialectical materialism. OR
Cicero.

UNIT – III :
Q. No. 3. (a) Define democracy. Discuss the necessary conditions for the success of democracy. OR
Explain the features, merits and demerits of totalitarianism.
(b) Write a note on :
Crime and punishment according Islamic thought. OR
Saptanga theory.

UNIT – IV :
Q. No. 4. (a) Define federation. Explain the features of federal sate. OR
Discuss the functions of executive.
(b) Write a note on :
Unicameralism. OR
Convention.

UNIT – V :
Q. No. 5. (a) Discuss the merits and demerits of functional representation. OR
What is public opinion ? Explain its different agencies.
(b) Write a note on :
Women suffrage. OR
Meaning and role of public relations.

June/July 2014

First Semester of Five Year B.A. LL.B. Examination, June/July 2014 :
UNIT – I :
Q. No. 1. (a) Define Political Science and explain its scope. OR
What is Sovereignty ? Explain its kinds. Give suitable examples.
(b) Write short note :
Population as an element of State. OR
Internal and External Sovereignty.

UNIT – II :
Q. No. 2. (a) Discuss Aristotle’s views on ‘slavery and property’. OR
What are the contributions of Machiavelli to Political philosophy ?