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Assignment

Subject : Political Science Subject Code : MAPS

”Course Title : History of Western Political Thought-Plato to Burke Course Code : MAPS-01

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Note : Long Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 800 to 1000 words. Answer all

questions. All questions are compulsory.

(i)

Machiavelli is the first modern Political thinker. Examine this statement.

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(ii)

Discuss Marsilio’s views on state.

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(iii)

Discuss the theory of Rousseaus General will.

(i)

Discuss Aristotle theory of state Revolution.

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(ii) ”Describe the Ideal state of Plato.

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(iii)

Examine Montesque’s theory of ‘Separation of Power’.

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Why is Aristotle regarded as the father of Political Science.

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(ii) ”Discuss Plato’s concept of theory of Ideal state.

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Describe Aristotle’s concept of Justics.

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(i)

Describe Burk’s theory of state.

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Elucidate the thought of Hobbes on human nature.

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(iii)

Examine J.S .Mills views on Liberty.

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Examine the contribution of St.Augustine to the history of Political thought.

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Discuss the contribution of Romans to the Political thought.

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Explain the main political ideas of Polybius.

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What did Montesquieu mean by ‘Spirit of Laws’?Comment.

OR

(ii)

Examine Burke’s ideas on conservatism.

OR

(iii)

Discuss Marx’s theory of class-struggle.

(i)

Discuss Rousseau’s views on state of Nature.

OR

(ii)

Analyse the conflict between state and church during the middle age.

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(iii) ” ”“Machiavelli was the child of his age.” Discuss.

(i) ”What is the relation between church and the state according to Marsilio of Padua?

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Discuss the views of Aristotle on citizenship.

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The middle age was essentially unpolitical. comment on the above statement.

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Examine the main ideas of Epicureanism.

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Explain st. Aquinas’s classification of Law.

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Discuss in detail Rousseau’s general will theory.

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Course Title : Ancient Indian Political Thought Course Code : MAPS-02

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(i) ”Describe the main features of ancient Indian Political thought.

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(ii)

Write your views on position of women in Ancient India.

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(iii)

Write your views on origin of state as described in Manusmriti.

(i)

Discuss the origin and nature of the state as described in Mahabharat.

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(ii)

Describe the Kautilya’s Mandal theory.

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Discuss Manu’s ideas on Dharma & Danda.

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Briefly describe the political ideas of Kautilya.

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Explain the qualities of king described in Manusmriti.

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Discuss the functions of kingship in Mahabharata.

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(i) ”Write short note on political philosophy of Shukra.

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Write note on views of Shukra on Treasury.

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Describe the Kamandaks state theory.

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Write Kautilya’s views regarding religion and ethics.

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(ii) ”Write your views regarding women education of Manu.

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(iii)

Discuss regarding the ‘Political institutions of South India.

(i)

Explain saptang theory of the state as described in Mahabharat.

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(ii) ”Focus on the Danda-Niti of Kautilya.

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Express your views on nature of king in Shantiparva.

(i)

Write a short note on Shukra’s theory of Justice.

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(ii)

Explain Manu’s views regarding marriage.

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(iii)

Describe comparatively the political situation during Kautilya and Machialli.

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Write note on sources of ancient Indian Political thought.

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(ii) ”Describe the main aim of Ancient Indian Political Thought.

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Discuss the salient features of republics in ancient India.

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Shukra’s views regarding council of Ministers.

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Write short notes on war as described in Mahabharat.

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Write notes on Saptang theory.

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Course Title : Comparative Politics Course Code : MAPS-03

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(i) ”What is the meaning of comparative Politics? Examine its scope and importance.

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(ii) ”Describe the main features and merits and demerits of presidential form of Government.

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(iii)

Define the Political Party and describe their importance.

(i)

Examine critically the traditional approach of comparative politics.

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(ii)

Describe the utility and importance of political participation.

OR

(iii)

Describe the merits and demerits of multi party system.

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Evaluate the structural –functional approach of the study of comparative politics.

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Discuss the role of political parties in modern India.

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(iii) ” Describe the meaning of Democracy and its main characteristics.

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(i)

What are the modern approaches to the study of comparative politics.

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Explain the meaning of pressure Groups.

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(iii)

Explain the meaning of communication.

(i) ”Why are the Political Parties necessary.

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(ii) ”Discuss the characteristics of Political System.

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(iii) ”Describe the necessary circumstances for healthy public opinion.

(i)

What do you understand by Public Opinion.

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Describe the merits and demerits of multy –party system.

OR

(iii)

What is the difference between dictatorship and democracy.

(i)

Explain the difference between Unitary and federal form of government.

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(ii)

What do you understand by adult Franchise.

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Discuss the Merits and demerits of democracy.

(i) ”Describe the main features of Political culture.

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What do you understand by Political culture? Write main characteristics of Political

culture.

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Write an notes on post-behaviouralism.

(i) ”Give the Characteristics of constitutionalism.

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(ii)

Write short note on structural –functional approach.

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(iii)

Differentiate between comparative politics and comparative government.

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Post Graduate Programme (M.A.)


”Course Title : Public Administration Course Code : MAPS -

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Note: Long Answer Question. Answer should be given in 800 to 1000 words. Answer all


Section -A

”Describe the meaning, scope an importance of Public Administration.

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”Discuss the principles of Organization under Public Administration.

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Discuss the powers and functions performed by Independent Regulatory Commission in U.S.A.’s

administrative system.

”What are the public enterprises under Public Administration? Discribe the various forms of Public

Enterprises. (6)

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Critically discuss the salient features of the recruitment system in India.

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What is a Budget? While explaining the significance of Budget, describe the Budgetary procedure in India.

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What is the meaning of the universality of Administrative Law? Describe various sources of the

Administrative Law.

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Critically explain the composition and functions of the Union Public Service Commission in India.

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Clearly explain the obstacles arising in the course of Administrative Reforms.

Maximum Marks : 30

Maximum Marks : 18

Section - B

” ”Note: Short Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 200 to 300 words. Answer all questions. All questions

are compulsory.

”Whether Public Administration is a Science or an art? Clarify.

OR

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Clarify the POSDCORB principle of organisation propounded by Luther Gullick.

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”What is Unity of command?

Explain the meaning of ‘Line’ and ‘Staff’ under the system of Organisation.

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What are the benefits of Public Corporations? OR

”How is the Board or Commission system useful in Public Administration ?

”Describe the functions of Personnel Administration.

OR

What were the defects present in spoils system of earlier times for recruitment of employees?

OR

Describe the functions performed by Public Service Commission.

Describe the principles of promotion in civil services in India.

OR

Explain the legal and institutional devices to check corruption in India.

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Discuss the functions as performed by the Central Vigilance Commission.

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” ”Clarify the difference between Public Administration and Private Administration.

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”What is the meaning of ecology of Public Administration? Clarify.

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”What do you mean by the term New Public Administration?

”What is Max Weber’s theory of Bureaucracy?

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”Describe the types of leadership as a Public Administration.

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” NCourse Title : History of western political thought-Benthem to Mao Course Code : MAPS-07 N

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(i) ” ”Describe critically the general features of Utilitarian Philosophy.

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(ii) ” ”Explain the fundamental tenets of kant’s Political Philosophy.

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(iii) ”Compare the dialectical idealism of Hegal and dialectical materialism of Marks.

(i)

“Will not force is the basis of state” critically examine this statement of T.H. Green.

(ii)

Critically examine Marx’s views regarding Historical Materialism.

OR

(iii)

Critically examine Austin’s theory of sovereignty.

(i)

Examine the development and main principles of Anarchism.

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Write Herbest-spencer’s views on natural rights.

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(iii) ‘ Write Marx’s views on class struggle.

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Explain the state of nature of Hobbes.

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(ii)

Explain in brief the Political thought of Lenin.

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(iii)

Explain in briefly Mill’s views on liberty.

(i) ”Compare the dialectical idealism of Hegal and dialectical materialism of Marx.

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Spencers theory of evolution.

OR

(iii)

Write Marx’s views on class struggle.

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Discuss Mao’s views on Revolution.

OR

(ii)

Write Mill’s views on representative democracy.

OR

(iii)

Write Green’s views on war.

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Describe the views of Lenin on revolution.

OR

(ii)

Discuss the basic principles of Fabianism.

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Discuss Benthams views on Law.

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Hegal’s views on state.

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Define Anarchism.

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Write notes on communism.

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Discuss Mao’s views on cultural Revolution.

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Write main Political ideas of Graham Wallas.

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Describe the state nature of Lock.

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Course Title : Indian Government & Politics Course Code : MAPS -

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Note: Long Answer Question. Answer should be given in 800 to 1000 words. Answer

all questions. All questions

are compulsory.

Section -A

”The Constitution of India is a document of cut and paste. Explain the idea inherent in the statement.

or

What is the role of political parties in the Indian Political System?

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Describe the Composition and Jurisdiction of the High Courts in the Indian States.

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What is the importance of Directive principles of state policy as described in the Indian constitution? How

are they different from the fundamental rights? (6)

or

Critically evaluate the salient features of Indian federalism.

or

Critically explain the reasons behind non attaining of expected success in the democracy in India.

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Compare the powers of the Speaker of Lok Sabha with that of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha in India.

Who is more powerful?

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Critically examine the role of Prime Minister in Indian government and politics.

or

Maximum Marks : 30

Maximum Marks : 18

What are justifications of the emergency provisions as described in the Indian Constitution? What are main

reasons as regards conflicts related with them?

Section - B


are compulsory.

Examine the role of regionalism and communalism in Indian politics.

OR

”Highlight the importance of part-III of the Indian Constitution.

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”Describe the Constitution amendment process as elaborated in the Indian Constitution.

What is the ‘’decline of legislature’’ in the Indian Political System?

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Whata is the significance of the Finance Commission as described in the Indian Constitution. OR

Examine the role of caste and language in the Indian Politics.

Why is the post of Governor in India disputed?

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Explain the reasons of rising disputes as regards centre-state relations in India.

OR

Describe the changing role of Chief Ministers in the states of India.

Describe about the crisis emerged due to regionalism in Indian Politics.

OR

Illustrate the functions performed by union public service commission..

OR

Explain the provisions of constitutional remedies as enshrined in the Indian Constitution.

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Explain about the compulsory jurisdiction by supreme court in India.

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Explain the role of Panchayati raj system in the Indian government.

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Describe the role of ‘Interesto groops’ in Indian Politics.


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Briefly explain the functions performed by the comptroller and auditor-general of India as described in the

Indian constitution.

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Make an Outline of the importance of Right to Information in the Indian Politics. OR

Describe the importance of Judicial activism in the Indian Judicial System.

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Course Title : Modern Indian Political Thoiught Course Code : MAPS - (O)/07(N)

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Note : Long Answer Question. Answer should be given in 800 to 1000 words. Answer all questions. All questions

are compulsory.

Section -A

Ranade founded the spirit of Nationalism in India. Explain the statement.

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Discuss the political ideas of Gopal Krishna Gokhale.

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Explain the concept of internationalism as propoundey by Jawahar Lal Nehru.

”How for successful was the Champaran Satyagraha launched by Mahatma Gandhi? Highlight the

importance of this movement. (6)

or

Explain the spirit of revolutionary nationalism present in the ideas of Lokmanya Tilak.

or

Why is Raja Ram Mohan Roy called as the father of modern India? Evaluate his importance as a forerunner

of social reforms in India.

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Critically evaluate the main tenets of social and political ideas of Dayanand Saraswati.

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Describe the main sources of the political ideas of Rabindra Nath Tagore.

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Critically discuss the prominent goals of community development and Panchayati Raj system in India.

Section - B

Maximum Marks : 30

Maximum Marks : 18


are compulsory.

”Explain the concept of Sarvodaya as propounded by Jaya Prakash Narayan.

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Evaluate B.R. Ambedkar as a famous prophet of untouchables in the Indian society.

OR

Describe the salient features of the political ideas of Mohammad Iqbal.

Evaluate the role of Subhash Chandra Bose in the Indian National Movement.

OR

Explain the characteristie feature of social and political ideas of Savarkar. OR

Describe the main provisions of government of India Act, 1935.

Explain the concept of Neo Socialism propounded by Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia.

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Explain the theory of Redical Humanism as propounded by M.N.Roy.

OR

”Explain the concept of local self government present in the ideas of Gopal Krishna Ghokhle.

Briefy evaluate the ideas regarding state as propounded by Arvind Ghosh.

OR

Discuss the political and social ideas of Acharya Narendra Dev.

OR

Clarify the concept of communal unity and harmony as propounded by Acharya Narendra Dev.

OR

Explain the National problems present in the ideas of Rajarshi Purushottam Das Tandon.

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Discuss the concept of National Reconstruction as propounded by Mahamana Madan Mohan Malviya.

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Explain the fundamental concept of Sarvodaya.

Explain the basic postulates of Indian Renaissance and liberal approach.

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Explain about the humanist ideas present in the post independence Indian thought.

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Course Title : International Politics Course Code : MAPS - (N)/(O)

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Note : Long Answer Question. Answer should be given in 800 to 1000 words. Answer

all questions. All questions are compulsory.

Section -A

Explain the definitation, nature and scope of International Politics. What are the differences between

International Politics and National Politics.

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Critically elucidate the concept of National Power.

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Explain the determining elements of foreign Policy of a country. Should War be accepted as a means of the

Foregn Policy?

Explain the concept of National Interest. What are the means as regards expansion of National Interests?

(6)

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What are the points of difference between Balanace of Power and Collective Security.

or

Critically explain the role of Non-alignmed Movement in International Politics.

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What is the conceptual difference between Disarmament and Arms Control? Why are super powers averse

to total disarmament?

or

”In the concept of nation state shrinking in the present age of globalization?

or

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Critically evaluate different approaches to the study of International Politics.

Section - B


are compulsory.

Discus the causes responsible for Cold War in International Politics.

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”Critically examine the proclaimed objectives of Chinese Foreign Policy.

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” ”What are the main challenges before Russia’s Foreign Policy in the present multipolar world order?

”Describe the main determinants of India’s Foreign Policy.

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” ”Evaluate American Foreign Policy vis-à-vis China’s rising global influence.

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”Describe fundamental elements of the foreign Policy of Britain.

Explain the reasons responsible for consistently improving India-America relations.

OR

”Discuss the salient features of the post Cold War new world order.

OR

Illustrate the reasons as regards Britain’s lack of interest towards European Union.

” ”Describe the changes that have emerged during last decade in the foreign policy of France.

OR

Assess the reasons responsible for successive decline in India-Russia relations.

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There is no progress in India – China relations. Critically evaluate this statement.

OR

Critically discuss the prominent/main problems of Third World.

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Examine the doctrin of Non-alignment in the present context and explain the relevance of Non-

aligned Movement in today’s world.

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Is there any close relation of Third World with the doctrine of Non alignment and Non–aligned Movement.

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”Why is India’s close/cordial relations not evolving with most of its neighbours in South Asia?

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Why does China wishes to completely control the South China Sea? What will be its impact in the

Asia-Pacific region.

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Course Title : International Law Course Code : MAPS - (N)

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Discuss the meaning and nature of International Law.

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What are the differences between International Law and National Law?

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Why are there differences in behaviours of different countries as regards International Law and National

Law?

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What are the essential conditions of extradition according to International Law? How can the process of

extradition be made more effective? (6)

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What are the various principals of intervention? What can be the justified bases as regards intervention?

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Discuss the theory of recognition. Also explain different forms of recognition.

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Discuss about human rights as detailed in the United Nations Charter.

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Critically explain the role of International Human Right Commission in the context of global challenges of

violations of Human Rights.

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Maximum Marks : 18

What is the difference between Neutrality and Neutralisation? How can Neutrality be ensured in armed

clashes?

Section - B


are compulsory.

”What is a Treaty? How treaties are reviewed and revised?

OR

”What does legal regulation of war mean?

OR

Discuss the rules of naval warfare.

Who is a prisioner of war? What are his rights as a prisioner of war?

OR

Discuss about Blockade and its different dimensions. OR

What is a contraband? What are the consequences of holding or carrying a contraband item?

” ”What does ‘Government in Exile’ mean? Whether it must be recognised?

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Explain the recognition policy of India.

OR

Clarify the meaning of state-succession and also explain the legal status of such a state.

”Describe Diplomatic immunities and their privileges.

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Discuss the appointment of Diplomatic Representatives.

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Describe the process of peaceful resolution of disputes.

Describe ‘rights and duties’ of Neutral States.

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”What does doctrine of constant journey/passage mean?

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Law of Land warfare.


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The role of the General Secretary of United Nations Organisation during cours of a war.

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What is Preventive Diplomacy ?

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Course Title : Recent Political Thought Course Code : MAPS - (N)/10(O)

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Note : Long Answer Question. Answer should be given in 800 to 1000 words. Answer all questions. All questions are compulsory.

Section -A

Criticaly expain the theory of Justice as propounded by John Rawls.

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To whom Karl Popper identified as the enemies of the open society? What were his arguments?

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Discuss the contribution of John Dewy in the context of behaviourism.

Discus different dimensions of the social and political thought of Habermas. (6)

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What did Machael Oakshott contribute towords re-establishing the traditional nature of Political thought?

Critically evaluate.

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Critically explain the relations between individual and society as propounded by Eric Voegalin.

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How did Gramsci put forward the Marxist polilical thought? Critically assess.

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Critically discuss the main dimensions of the political thought of Martin Walser.

or

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Explain the traditional elements present in the political thought of Eric Voegalin and evaluate them in the

present context.

Maximum Marks : 30

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are compulsory.

Explain the traditionalist political theory of Hanna Arendt.

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Explain the reasons as regards Herbert Marcuse’s criticism of capitalism and historical materiatism.

OR

Discuss the ideas of Foucault in the context of post-modernism.

What were the changes introduced by Robert Nozick in the modern liberal thought?

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The main dimensions of the Political thought of Charles Taylor. OR

Discuss the nature of Liberalism at the close of 20th century.

Explain the contribution of Derrida in Post-Modernism.

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How did Friedrich Hayek support the theory of classical liberalism?

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Why is Charles Taylor called as a communitarian thinker?

Clarify the inclination of Martin Walser’s thought towards communism.

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Discuss the concept of ‘cultural hegemony’ as propounded by Antonio Gramsci.

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”What does human emancipation mean according to Jurgen Habermas?

In what way Charles Darwin influenced John Dewey?

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Totalitarianism is the novel form of government - Hannah Arendt.

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What are the bases of Karl Popper’s traditional liberal thought?

What were the effects of Post Modernism, if any, upon the present political thought?

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