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Department :Political Science
Year : I
Subject : Political Theory & Thinkers
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Political Theory & Thinkers Model Paper :
First Year B.A. Degree Examination, September/October 2012
Directorate of Distance Education
Paper – I : Political Science
Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 70/80
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Instructions :
: 1) Students who have attended 30 marks IA Scheme will have to answer for total of 70 marks.
2) Students who have attended 20 marks IA Scheme will have to answer for total of 80 marks.
Note : Section – D is compulsory for 80 marks scheme only.
SECTION – A :
I. Answer any TWO of the following questions : (2×15=30)
1) Define political science explain the importance of the study of political science.
2) Define sovereignty and explain the features of sovereignty.
4) Define State and explain the elements of State.
SECTION – B
II. Answer any THREE of the following questions : (3×10=30)
5) According to historical theory which factors responsible for the origin of the State ? Explain.
6) Examine the main principles of communism.
7) What are the main ideas of Gandhiji ? Explain.
8) What are the contributions of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
9) Define law and explain the various sources of law.
10) Define rights and explain the legal rights.
SECTION – C
III. Answer any TWO of the following questions : (2×5=10)
11) Write a note on legal duties.
12) Discuss the sanctions of law.
13) Explain the safeguards of rights.
14) Discuss the demerits of democracy.
SECTION – D
(Compulsory question to 80 marks scheme only)
IV. Answer any ONE of the following questions. (1×10=10)
15) Explain the important features of Rousseau’s “General will”.
16) Examine the basic principles of socialism.
Political Theory & Thinkers 2015 :
I. Answer any Two of the following questions :
1. What is Political Science? Explain the importance of the study of political science.
2. Explain the merits and demerits of the monistic theory of sovereignty.
3. Briefly explain the merits and demerits of democracy.
4. Explain the meaning and principles of socialism.
II. Answer any THREE of the following
5. What is State? Explain the elements of state.
6. What is Right? Explain the political rights.
7. What is Law? Explain the various sources of law.
8. Examine the principles of Communism.
9. Explain the techniques of Sathyagraha of Mahatma Gandhi.
10. Write an essay on the welfare state.
III. Answer any TWO of the following:
11. Explain the relation of Political Science with History.
12. Explain the kinds of Democracy.
13. Briefly explain the kinds of law.
14. Explain the legal duties of the Individual.
IV. Compulsory question for 80 marks scheme only:
Answer any one of the following questions
15. Summarise the Ambedkar’s concept of Social Justice.
16. What is Sovereignty? Discuss the attributes of sovereignty
Indian Constitution & Government :
I. Answer any TWO of the following questions : (2×15=30)
1) Explain the unitary and federal features of the constitution of India.
2) Write a critical note on Fundamental rights under Indian Constitution.
3) Write an essay on the Panchayat Raj System of Karnataka State.
4) Explain the powers and functions of the parliment of India.
II. Answer any THREE of the following questions : (3×10=30)
5) Explain the postion, powers and functions of the Prime Minister of India.
6) Discuss the composition, powers and functions of election commission of India.
7) Explain the compostion, powers and functions of any state High Court ?
8) Point out and discuss the fundamental duties of Indian Citizens.
9) Describe the powers and functions of state legislature ?
10) Critically examine the directive principles of state policy.
III. Answer any TWO of the following questions : (2×5=10)
11) Explain the functions of speaker of Lok Sabha.
12) Describe the methods of amendment to Indian Constitution.
13) Write a short note on Vice President of India.
14) Discuss the increasing importance of regional parties in Indian Politics in recent years.
Compulsory question to 80 marks scheme only
IV. Answer any one of the following questions : (1×10=10)
15) Explain the composition, powers and functions of Supreme Court of India.
OR
16) Explain the Ideals mentioned in the ‘Preamble’ of Indian Constitution.