National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi

End Term Examination 2021

Semester I

Political Science-I

Code- A104

Maximum Time: 5 Hrs. Total Marks: 70

Instructions:

1) No clarification shall be provided about the question paper during the course of the exam.
2) Attempt 5 out of 7 Questions

Q 1. Throw light over liberal and Marxist view of politics. [14 Marks]

Q 2. Out of the four constituent elements of the modern state, the first two are physical elements, the

third is political and the fourth is spiritual. Explain and discuss. [14 Marks]

Q 3. “State exists for the sake of life & continues to exist for the sake of good life”. (Aristotle)

Discuss the organic theory of nature of state in the light of this statement. [14 Marks]

Q 4. “Discuss the characteristics of Pluralist theory of sovereignty as propounded by Harold J. Laski and

R M McIver. [14 Marks]

Q 5. Which Social Contractualist’s theory of origin of state (J. Locke, T. Hobbes and J. J. Rousseau), is

most cherished by you and why? Justify. [14 Marks]

Q 6. Discuss the merits and demerits of Parliamentary form of Government with special reference to

India. [14 Marks]

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Q 7. Write short note on any Two in about 200 words each.

a) Evolutionary theory of State [7 Marks]

b) Libertarianism [7 Marks]

c) Military rule [7 Marks]

d) Separation of powers [7 Marks]

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