***POLITICAL SCIENCE TEST SERIES (COMPREHENSIVE TEST ) TOTAL MARKS 250***
TOPIC :Paper – I
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Directions: Attempt any five questions. Questions 1 & 5 are
compulsory, and attempt any three of the remaining questions selecting
at least one question from each section.
Section – A
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1.Answer the following in about 100 – 120 words.
(10 x 5 = 50 marks)
(a) Knowledge is power – Focault
(b) One is not born women, one becomes women – Simone De Beauvore.
(c) System’s approach is a subtle defence of status quo.
(d) One dimensional man.
(e) Will not force is the basis of state – T.H.Green.
2. Answer the following in about 250 words.
(25 x 2 = 50 marks)
(a) Elaborate on the ideational journey of MN Roy with special emphasis on Roy as Humanist.
(b) “In the happiness of the subjects lies the happiness of the kings”. – Kautilya
In the light of the above statement explain the nature of state as found in ancient Indian texts.
3. Answer the following in about 250 words.
(25 x 2 = 50 marks)
(a) “Even the stronger man is never strong enough”- Rousseau.
In the light of the above state explain the difference between power
& authority. Give prominent perspectives on “power” as found in
political theory.
(b) Explain the meaning of “overdeveloped
state” & appropriateness of the concept to explain the nature of
post colonial state, what other conceptual categories have been employed
by the political theorists to explain nature of post colonial state.
4. Answer the following in about 250 words.
(25 x 2 = 50 marks)
(a) “It is equally unjust to treat unequals equally as it is unjust to treat equals unequally” – Aristotle.
Explain Aristotle’s conception of justice and equality. Give
alternative conceptions on equality & justice as found in political
theory.
(b) In what way the concept of Democracy, Human rights
and justice is inter linked. Elaborate on Gandhian and Ambedkar’s ideas
on Democracy.
Section – B
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5. Answer the following in about 100 – 120 words each.
(25 x 2 = 50 marks)
(a) Can there be any conceptual difference between revolutionaries
& terrorists. Critically evaluate the contribution of militant and
revolutionary movements in Indian national movement.
(b)
Elaborate on various perspectives on Indian National movement .Can the
political activities in India from 1857 to 1947 can be termed as Indian
national movement.
6. Answer the following in about 250 words each.
(50 marks)
(a) What are the common elements in politics of caste, religion, region
and ethnicity? Suggest how to strengthen civic nationalism in India vis
a vis above loyalties of Indian citizens.
(b) Critically
evaluate the role of Judiciary in strengthening the rights of Indian
citizen’s enumerate the urgent reforms needed in Indian judicial system.
7. Answer the following in about 250 words each.
(25 x 2 = 50 marks)
(a) Explain the linkage between Good Governance and grass root democracy. Suggest ways to strengthen Panchayats in India.
(b) Examine the importance of the office of Comptroller and Auditor
General as core institution of accountability of administration in
India’s parliamentary democracy. Why there has been a political debate
on the institution in recent years?
8. Answer the following in about 250 words.
(25 x 2 = 50 marks)
(a) Do you agree that “Parliament” the central institution of
representative democracy in India has seen the largest amount of decline
among all institutions. What are factors behind the decline, and how to
restore the dignity of parliament in India?
(b) Elaborate on
the evolution of Human rights movement in India. What are the
achievements and limitations of Human right movements in India?
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