Political Theory

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Political Theory: meaning and approaches.

2025

Section a · 1. · Paper Q1(a) · 2025 · 10 marks · Solution

Explain the Philosophical approach to the study of Political theory

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Section b · 2. · Paper Q1(b) · 2025 · 10 marks · Solution

Write a note on the relation between equality and liberty from the multi-cultural perspective

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Section c · 3. · Paper Q1(c) · 2025 · 10 marks · Solution

Explain the Macpherson's view on power

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Section d · 4. · Paper Q1(d) · 2025 · 10 marks · Solution

Mention the difference between Italian and German brands of fascism

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Section b · 5. · Paper Q2(b) · 2025 · 15 marks · Solution

Karl Popper presents a defence of the open society against its enemies. Elaborate

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Section a · 6. · Paper Q3(a) · 2025 · 20 marks · Solution

Provide a comparative analysis of behavioural and institutional approach to the study of Political theory

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Section b · 7. · Paper Q3(b) · 2025 · 15 marks · Solution

"State ………. does the greatest harm to mankind by destroying individuality, which lies at the root of all progress." - Mahatma Gandhi. Elucidate

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Section c · 8. · Paper Q3(c) · 2025 · 15 marks · Solution

Explain how the slogan 'the personal is political' addresses the issue of women's oppression and discrimination?

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Section a · 9. · Paper Q8(a) · 2025 · 20 marks · Solution

The decision to conduct Population Census-2027 has reopened the debate on consultation in India. Discuss its various aspects

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Section b · 10. · Paper Q8(b) · 2025 · 15 marks · Solution

With reference to Peruvian experience of planning and economic development, examine how the early phase of economic planning in India has laid the foundation for future development

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Section c · 11. · Paper Q8(c) · 2025 · 15 marks · Solution

Illustrate with examples how regional parties in India have played a crucial role in drawing the historically disadvantaged groups into the mainstream political system

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2024

Section a · 12. · Paper Q1(a) · 2024 · 10 marks · Solution

Behavioral approach to Political Science.

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Section c · 13. · Paper Q1(c) · 2024 · 10 marks · Solution

Locke's views on Revolution.

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Section d · 14. · Paper Q1(d) · 2024 · 10 marks · Solution

Decline of Liberalism.

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Section a · 15. · Paper Q2(a) · 2024 · 20 marks · Solution

Elucidate the meanings inherent in the term "political" with appropriate illustrations.

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Section c · 16. · Paper Q3(c) · 2024 · 15 marks · Solution

Dharmashastra presents a duty-centric worldview for individuals and communities. Comment.

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Section b · 17. · Paper Q4(b) · 2024 · 15 marks · Solution

Critically examine Plato's theory of Forms.

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Section b · 18. · Paper Q7(b) · 2024 · 15 marks · Solution

The blueprint of Gram Swaraj is the key to understanding the Gandhian perspective on planning. Discuss.

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Section c · 19. · Paper Q7(c) · 2024 · 15 marks · Solution

Critically assess the role of pressure groups in the decision-making process of the government.

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2023

Section a · 20. · Paper Q1(a) · 2023 · 10 marks · Solution

Normative approach in Political Science.

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Section b · 21. · Paper Q1(b) · 2023 · 10 marks · Solution

Multicultural perspective on rights.

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Section c · 22. · Paper Q1(c) · 2023 · 10 marks · Solution

State of Nature as State of War (Hobbes).

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Section e · 23. · Paper Q1(e) · 2023 · 10 marks · Solution

Decline of political theory.

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Section a · 24. · Paper Q2(a) · 2023 · 20 marks · Solution

Success of contemporary democracies lies in the State limiting its own power. Explain

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Section c · 25. · Paper Q2(c) · 2023 · 15 marks · Solution

'Credo of Relevance' in post-behaviouralism advocates the importance of action science. Analyze

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Section b · 26. · Paper Q4(b) · 2023 · 15 marks · Solution

"The legal subordination of one sex to another is wrong in itself, and now one of the chief hindrances to human development." (J. S. Mill). Comment

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2022

Section a · 27. · Paper Q1(a) · 2022 · 10 marks · Solution

Systems Approach.

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Section b · 28. · Paper Q1(b) · 2022 · 10 marks · Solution

Cultural Relativism.

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Section c · 29. · Paper Q1(c) · 2022 · 10 marks · Solution

"Revolution in Permanence".

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Section d · 30. · Paper Q1(d) · 2022 · 10 marks · Solution

Bases of Power.

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Section e · 31. · Paper Q1(e) · 2022 · 10 marks · Solution

Locke's Social Contract.

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Section a · 32. · Paper Q2(a) · 2022 · 20 marks · Solution

Factors like community, culture and nation weaken the hegemony of neo-liberalism today. Discuss

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Section b · 33. · Paper Q2(b) · 2022 · 15 marks · Solution

"Equality of estates caused equality of power, and equality of power is liberty." Comment

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Section c · 34. · Paper Q3(c) · 2022 · 15 marks · Solution

Individualism is inherent in Hobbes' absolutist ideology. Comment

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2021

Section d · 35. · Paper Q1(d) · 2021 · 10 marks · Solution

Tools of legitimation of the State.

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Section e · 36. · Paper Q1(e) · 2021 · 10 marks · Solution

J. S. Mill's ideas on women suffrage.

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Section b · 37. · Paper Q2(b) · 2021 · 15 marks · Solution

Examine the importance of behavioural approach in political theory. What led to its decline?

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Section b · 38. · Paper Q4(b) · 2021 · 15 marks · Solution

Marx's concept of alienation is an essential part of the reality in capitalism. Explain

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Section c · 39. · Paper Q4(c) · 2021 · 15 marks · Solution

"Free and fair deliberation is key to the foundation of democracy." Explain

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