CCSU BA LLB - Jurisprudence I - 2021 - Old question paper

BA LLB 5th Semester Examination, December 2021
Jurisprudence - I
(Legal Theory)
(BL-5005)

Section A
Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. Contribution of Sir henry Maine.
2. Define Jurisprudence
3. Write down the names of schools of Jurisprudence.
4. Write down the name of books written by John Austin and HLA Hart. 
5. Contribution of Bentham.

Section B
Note: Attempt any two question. Each question carries 10 marks

6. Explain the word Voksgeist.
7. International law is the vanishing point of Jurisprudence. Discuss.
8. Write a short note on Duguit's doctrine of 'Social Solidarity.'

Section C
Note: Attempt any three question. Each question carries 20 marks

9. What is Pound theory of 'Social Engineering'? Discuss its importance in Indian context.
10. Write an essay on realist school of Jurisprudence.
11. Discuss the Kelson's Pure theory of Law. Is it correct to say that his theory has left dry bones of law deprived of flesh and blood which give them life?
12. Critically examine the statement "Jurisprudence is the eye of law".
13. Critically examine the statement that 'Law is the command of the sovereign' and state whether this concept applies to Indian Legal system.