Phasel (40 Marks)
Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives from questions 1-5 (5x1-5)
1. Who among the following has defined "political Science begins and ends with the state"?
. Aristotle
b. Prof. Gamer
e Hobbes
d. Lasky
2. The word theory is derived from a Greek term
a. Theoria'
Theories
Contemplation
d. None of these
3. Natural born citizenship is based on two principles 1. Place of birth and
a. 2. Duel citizenship
b. 2. Single citizenship
c. 2. Blood relationship
d. 2. Naturalised citizenship
4. The term Liberty has been derivevd from the Latin word
a. "Labuor
b. "Liber
c. "Ubre"
d. "bra"
5. Mention two characteristic features of a citizen. 2
6. What are the two sources of Limitation on Freedom? 2
7. What do you understand by 'Equal Pay for Equal Work 2
8. Discuss four features of a Nation 4
9. Give four conditions for Acquisition of Citizenship to become a Naturalised Citizens.4
10. What are the various dimensions of Liberty? 4
Answer any three from questions 21-25 ( 3x6-18)
11. What is the Utility and significance of the study of Political Theory? 6
12. Explain the importance of the principle of National Self-Development. How can this
Priniciple cause lots of difficulties? 3+3=6
13. What are the legal provisions with regard to the acquisition of Citizenship in India? 6
Answers
Answer:
1.) James Wilford Garner
2.) theorein
3.) natural born Citizen
4.) liber
5.) Characteristics of a Good Citizen. A good citizen is some who respects others and their property. He/she is helpful and considerate, willing to put others first. He/she listens to the views of others and thinks about what they have to say.
6.) Limitations on speech that might be relevant in the context of interruption of public speech such as heckling include prohibitions on disturbance of public order or safety, defamation, hate speech, insult and violation of human dignity in a number of the countries surveyed.
7.) Equal pay for equal work applies when there is “equal work” meaning the employees perform substantially the same kind of work in the same establishment, the work requires substantially the same skill, effort and responsibility and is performed under similar working conditions.
8.) Four essential features: Population, Territory, Sovereignty, and Government.
9.) Acquisition and Determination of Indian Citizenship
There are four ways in which Indian citizenship can be acquired: birth, descent, registration and naturalisation. The provisions are listed under the Citizenship Act, 1955.
10.) Using the ability of the individual to take action as a working measure of the extent of liberty at any time, Oscar Handlin and Mary Flug Handlin identify and describe numerous factors that have had an important effect on American freedom since colonial days. In defining the broad dimensions of the conception, they investigate, among other subjects, the significance of the idea that the state derived power from the consent of the governed, the early concept of the Commonwealth, the later one of police powers, the roles played by governmental institutions, churches, secret lodges, voluntary associations of all kinds, immigration, the professions, continuing social and physical mobility, and the growth of wealth.
11.) Political Theory helps us better understand the concepts that have shaped our politics, including freedom, equality, individuality, democracy and justice. Importantly, Political Theory is the part of Political Science that explores what a better political world would look like and how we can create it.
12.) The right of a people to self-determination is a cardinal principle in modern international law (commonly regarded as a jus cogens rule), binding, as such, on the United Nations as authoritative interpretation of the Charter's norms. It states that people, based on respect for the principle of equal rights and fair equality of opportunity, have the right to freely choose their sovereignty and international political status with no interference.
13.) A person born in India on or after 26th January 1950 but before 1st July, 1987 is citizen of India by birth irrespective of the nationality of his parents. considered citizen of India by birth if either of his parents is a citizen of India at the time of his birth.