CHANAKYA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY

NYAYA NAGAR, MITHAPUR, PATNA- 800001

Mid Semester Examinations - October, 2020
(5th Semester)
JURISPRUDENCE- I
Answer all Questions Roll No. - _______
Total Time: 2 hrs Maximum Marks: 15
Figures in the brackets indicate full marks

1. To what extent do you think that the rule-based approach of H.L.A. Hart is better
than the Austin’s simple theory of law in explaining the features of a modern legal
system? Give reasons in support of your answer. [5 Marks]

2. Critically analyse the principal doctrines of Kelsen’s pure science of law.

[5 Marks]

3. How would you criticise the concept of Volksgeist of the German historical school
of jurisprudence? [5 Marks]