VVMs GOVIND RAMNATH KARE COLLEGE OF LAW, MARGAO-GOA

(AFFILIATED TO GOA UNIVERSITY)

B.A.LL.B. SEMESTER I
ONLINE SEMESTER END ASSESSMENT (SEA) MARCH, 2021
MAJOR PAPER I: POLITICAL SCIENCE

The email ID to upload the paper: sea.political1.ballb@vvm.edu.in

Duration: Two hours Maximum Marks: 50

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

a) The candidate is required to answer ANY FIVE questions from Q. No. 1 to Q. No. 9.
Each question will carry 8 marks. Question No.10 is compulsory.
b) The duration of the examination is TWO HOURS from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon.
c) The answers will have to be in the candidate’s own handwriting.
d) The candidate shall write their correct Seat No., date and serially number every
hand written page of the answer sheet. The total no. of pages must also be written
on the first page of the answer sheet.
e) The candidate shall scan/take photograph of the answer sheets in serial order and
upload a SINGLE PDF DOCUMENT as an attachment to the e-mail ID.
f) The name of PDF document shall be the Seat No. of the candidate.
g) The email should reach the respective e-mail ID latest by 1.00 pm on the same day.
Any e-mail with answer script copies as referred above, received after 1.00 pm
shall not be accepted.

(5X8=40)
1. Evaluate the nature and scope of Political Theory.
2. Make a comparative study of Pluralists and Austin’s theory of sovereignty.
3. Critically analyze Divine theory of state.
4. Evaluate Gandhian perception of state.
5. ‘Rights are the necessary conditions for the personal, social and mental
development of man’. Examine types of rights
6. Examine the relationship between power and authority.
7. Write a critical note on Democratic form of government.
8. Evaluate various dimensions of Justice.
9. Critically evaluate Revolutionary theory of social change.
10. Write short note on ANY TWO of the following (2 x 5=10)
a. Utility of Welfare State
b. Comparative study of state and Society
c. Population as an essential element of state
d. Evaluate Liberal perspective of state
 VVMs GOVIND RAMNATH KARE COLLEGE OF LAW, MARGAO-GOA
(AFFILIATED TO GOA UNIVERSITY)
B.A.LL.B. SEMESTER I
ONLINE SEMESTER END ASSESSMENT (SEA) MARCH, 2021
MAJOR PAPER I: POLITICAL SCIENCE

The email ID to upload the paper: sea.political1.ballb@vvm.edu.in

Duration: Two hours Maximum Marks: 50

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

a) The candidate is required to answer ANY FIVE questions from Q. No. 1 to Q. No. 9.
Each question will carry 8 marks. Question No.10 is compulsory.
b) The duration of the examination is TWO HOURS from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon.
c) The answers will have to be in the candidate’s own handwriting.
d) The candidate shall write their correct Seat No., date and serially number every
hand written page of the answer sheet. The total no. of pages must also be written
on the first page of the answer sheet.
e) The candidate shall scan/take photograph of the answer sheets in serial order and
upload a SINGLE PDF DOCUMENT as an attachment to the e-mail ID.
f) The name of PDF document shall be the Seat No. of the candidate.
g) The email should reach the respective e-mail ID latest by 1.00 pm on the same day.
Any e-mail with answer script copies as referred above, received after 1.00 pm
shall not be accepted.

(5X8=40)

1. According to Alfred Cobban ‘Political Theory had lost its significance in capitalist
as well as communist systems.’ Discuss the debate on the decline of Political
Theory.
2. On what grounds Pluralists criticize Austin’s perception of sovereignty?
3. Critically analyze Social Contract theory of state.
4. ‘State is the instrument of domination and exploitation by one class of the other’.
Evaluate Marxist perception of state.
5. Are equality and liberty opposed to each other? Discuss
6. ‘Power and authority are conceptually interdependent.’ Discuss
7. Critically evaluate democratic form of government.
8. ‘Rights are indispensable for the development of an individual personality’.
Comment on forms of rights.
9. Make a comparative study of cyclical and revolutionary theories of social change.

10. Write short note on ANY TWO of the following (2 x 5=10)

a. Significance of welfare state
b. Comparative study of state and government
c. Government as an essential element of state
d. Evaluate Gandhian perspective of state
 Paper I Subject Code: BL104/ Major Paper I (Political Science)

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B.A. LL.B (Semester-!)

EXAMINATION OCTOBER 2019
Major Paper-1 (Political Science)

· _- [Duration: Three Hours] [Max. Marks :75

Instructions : (i) Answer Any Eight questions from Question No. 1 to 12.
(ii) Question No. 13 and 14 are COMPULSORY.

8 X 8=64
Q.l What is Political Theory? Explain significance of Political Theory.

Q.2 Explain in detail the concept of Power and Authority.

Q.3 Give an account of Social contract theory of origin of State.

Q.4 State and explain the elef!Ients of State.

Q.5 Define Sovereignty and mention its features.

Q.6 Evaluate Legal th:~ory of Rights.

Q.7 Briefly explai'n_Jhecmerits and demerits ofDemocracy.

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Q.8 Describe the ,Marxist perspective on State.

Q.9 Discuss the meaning .and nature of welfare state.

Q.l 0 Give an account:of,classification of Justice.

Q.ll Write an explanatory note on concept of Citizenship.

Q.12 Examine the conceRt and various dimensions of Equality.

Q.U Write a-note on,'3ny two of the following: 2 X 3=06

a. Social-change ·-
b. Popular.Sove,reignty
c. MatriaTc.hal''theory of state

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Q.14 Write a note on any two of the following:
a. Liberty
b. State and Society
c. Representative democracy

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 VVM's GOVIND RAMNATH KARE COLLEGE OF LAW, MARGAO-GOA

B.A.,LL.B. SEMESTER- I EXAMINATION, OCTOBER 2019

POLITICAL SCIENCE-I

DURATION: 3 hours Total Marks: 75

Instructions:
(i) Answer Any Eight questions from Question No. 1 to 12
(ii) Question No. 13 and 14 are COMPULSORY

(8 X 8 = 64)
1. Explain the relation of Political Science with other Social Sciences.
2. Elucidate Force Theory of origin of state.
3. Give an account of elements of State.
4. Define Power. Discuss forms ofPower.
5. What are the points of differences between Matriarchal and Patriarchal theory of state.
6. Examine concept of Authority.
7. State and explain types of Sovereignty.
8. What is Liberty? Examine types of Liberty.
9. Describe the arguments for and against Democratic form of government.
10. Analyse the ways of acquiring and losing the citizenship.
11. Evaluate Social Welfare theory of rights.
12. Explain m~aning and nature of a Welfare State.
13. Write a note on any two ofthe following: (2 X 3 = 06)

a. Scope of Political Science

b. Justice
c. Divine Theory of state

14. Write a note on any two of the following: (2 X 2 Yz = 05)

a. Political equality
b. Psychological approach
c. State and Government

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 VVM'S G.RKARE COLLEGE OF LAW

B.A.LL.B. SEMESTER I EXAMINATION APRIL 2019

POLITICAL SCIENCE I

Duration: 3 Hours Total marks: 75

Instructions: 1) Answer any EIGHT from Q. No. 1 to Q. No.12
2) Q. No.l3 and 14 are compulsory
(8x8=64)
1. Define Political Science. Explain scope of Political Science.
2. Analyse traditional approach to the study Political Science.
3. Give an account of Divine theory of state.
4. What is State? Describe elements of state.
5. What are important features of Sovereignty?
6. Critically evaluate democratic form of government.
7. Comment on the sources of power.
8. Elaborate on classification of liberty.
9. Explain the ways of acquiring citizenship.
10. Describe functions of welfare state.
11. Make a comparative study of Austin's and Pluralist theory of Sovereignty.
12. Examine Matriarchal theory of State.

13. Write a note on any two of the following: (2 X 3 = 06)

a. Rights
b. Justice
c. Indirect Democracy

14. Write a note on any two of the following: (2 X 2 Yz = 05)

a. Sociological Approach
b. Qualities of good citizen
c. Authority
 VVM'S GOVIND RAMNATH KARE COLLEGE OF LAW, MARGAO-GOA

B.A.LL.B SEMESTER-I EXAMINATION, OCTOBER 2018

POLITICAL SCIENCE-I

DURATION: 3 HOURS TOTAL MARKS = 75

Instructions: i) Answer ANY EIGHT questions from Q. 1 to Q. 12

ii) Question No. 13 and Q. 14 are COMPULSORY

(8x8 = 64)

1. Explain Modem approach of studying Political Science.

2. Comment on the interdisciplinary nature ofPolitical Science.
3. Critically examine the Social Contract theory of State.
4. Discuss important features of State.
5. Make a comparative study of Matriarchal and Patriarchal theory of State.
6. Define Liberty. Examine types of Liberty
7. Describe the Pluralist theory of Sovereignty.
8. Write a note on essential conditions of Democracy.
9. What is Citizenship? Explain qualities of a good citizen.
10. Analyse the various sources ofPower.
11. Elucidate the evolution of Welfare State.
12. Examine types ofEquality.
13. Write notes on any two of the following: 2x3 = 06
a. Historical Approach
b. Justice
c. Indirect Democracy

14. Write notes on any two ofthe following: 2 X 2 ~ = 05

a. Divine theory of State
b. Grounds of losing citizenship
c. Scope of Political Science
 VVM'S GOVIND RAMNATH KARE COLLEGE OF LAW, MARGAO-GOA

B.A.LL.B SEMESTER-I EXAMINATION, APRIL 2018

POLITICAL SCIENCE-I

DURATION: 3 HOURS TOTAL MARKS= 75

Instructions: i) Answer ANY EIGHT questions from Q. 1 to Q. 12

ii) Q. 13 and Q. 14 are COMPULSORY

(8x8 = 64)

1) Explain the Traditional approach to the study of Political Science.

2) Explain the Social Contract theory of State.

3) Define State. Discuss the element of state.
4) Examine the distinctive features of the Democracy.
5) What is Sovereignty? Discuss its dimensions.
6) Discuss the forms of Equality.
7) Explain the ways of acquiring citizenship
8) Explain the functionsofWelfare state.
9) Compare and contrast the concept ofPower and Authority.
10) Examine the merits and demerits of Democracy.
11) Evaluate the Hindu concept of state origin.
12) Explain the relationship between the discipline of Political Science with the other
disciplines in the field of social sciences.
13) Answer ANY TWO ofthe following questions: (2 x 3 = 6)
a) Modem approach to the study of Political science
b) Define the concept of social change
c) Features of Authority
14) Write a note on ANY TWO of the following: (2 X 2~ = 5)

a) Force theory of origin of state

b) The concept of negative liberty
c) Individualist theory of Rights
 VVM"S GOVIND RAMNATH KARE COLLEGE OF LAW, MARGAO-GOA

B.A.LL.B SEMESTER-I EXAMINATION, OCTOBER 2017

POLITICAL SCIENCE-I

DURATION : 3 HOURS TOTAL MARKS -- 75

Instructions: i) Answer ANY EIGHT questions from Q . 1 to Q. 12

ii) Q. 13 and Q. 14 are COMPULSORY

(8x8 = 64)

1) Elaborate on the nature and scope of Political Science.

2) Discuss the interdisciplinary nature ofPolitical Science.
3) Write an essay on the Evolutionary theory of state.
4) Compare and contrast the Patriarchal and Matriarchal theory of origin of the state.
5) Critically evaluate the Democratic system of the government.
6) ·John Austin defines Sovereignty trorn the legal perspective. In relation to this
comment illuminate the Austin ' s conception of Sovereignty.
7) Examine the measures ensured for the protection of Liberty in a Democratic
framework.
8) Analyse the legal theory of rights.
9) Discuss the forms ofEquality.
10) Assess the historical theory of rights.
11) Define Social change. Explain its features .
12) Illuminate the theories of Social Change.
13) Answer ANY TWO ofthe followin g questions: (2 X3 = 6)
a) State the significance of the study of Political Science.
b) What do you understand by the Marxist Perspective of origin of the state.
c) Define the concept of Citizenship.
14) Write a note on ANY TWO ofthe following: (2 X 2Yz = 5)
a) John Rawl's conception of Justice.
b) Max Weber's conception of authority
c) Dimensions of power
 VVM's GOVIND RAMNATH KARE COLLEGE OF LAW, MARGAO-GOA

B.A., L.L.B. SEMESTER- I EXAMINATION, APRIL2017

POLITICAL SCIENCE I

DURATION: 3 hours Total Marks: 75

Instructions:
(I) Answer Any Eight questions from Question No. 1 to 12
(ii) Question No. 13 and 14 are COMPULSORY
8 X 8 = 64
1. Define Equality. Explain the types of equality.
2. Give an account of Gandhi's attitude towards the state.
3. Discuss evolutionary theory of origin of state.
4. Critically evaluate Democratic form of government.
5. Explain the Austin's theory of Sovereignty.
6. Elaborate on the sources of power.
7. Discuss the elements of state.
8. Write an essay welfare state.
9. Define Justice. Examine the types of Justice
10. Make a comparative study of Power and Authority.
11. Explain Plato's views on Justice.
12. Define Democracy. Mention the principles of Democracy.

Q.l3] Answer any two of the following: 2 X 3 = 06

1. Negative Liberty
2. Sovereignty
3. Authority

Q.l4] Write a note on any two of.the following: 2 X2 Yz = 05

I. Citizenship
2. Greeks views on state
3. Social Equality
 VVM's GOVIND RAMNATH KARE COLLEGE OF LAW, )-GOA
B.A., LL.B. SEMESTER- I EXAMINATION, APRIL 2016

POLITICAL SCIENCE-I
DURATION: 3 hours Total Marks: 75

Instructions:

(i) Answer ANY EIGHT questions from Question No. 1 to 12

(ii) Question No. 13 and 14 are COMPULSORY
8 X 8 = 64

1. Evaluate the Nature of Political Science.

2. Explain the Empirical Approach to the study of Political Science.
3. Discuss the various Kinds ofPower.
4. Examine the features of Authority.
5. Evaluate the Social Contract Theory of Thomas Hobbes on origin of State.
6. Critically evaluate the Patriarchal Theory on Origin of State.
7. State and explain the important features of State.
8. Discuss the various types of Sovereignty.
9. Elaborate the classification of Rights.
10. Define Liberty. Explain the different types of Liberty.
11. Discuss the various kinds of Equality.
12. Critically evaluate the role of a Democracy.
13. Answer ANY TWO of the following questions: 2 X 3 = 06
(a) Briefly explain the term Welfare State.
(b) What are the important implications of Equality?
(c) Differentiate between Power and Authority.
14. Write a note on ANY TWO of the following: 2 X 2 Yl = 05
(a) Indirect Democracy.
(b) Safeguards of Rights
(c) Political Liberty.
13. Discuss the 5 functions and characteristic of Sovereignty. 8
•· 3 r . . .
14. Write short notes on any two oftti.e following. 6
a) Representative Democracy
b) Concept of Justice
c) Economic Equality

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