B.A.(Hons.) Pol. Science 1st Semester Past Paper 2019 PDF

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This is a past paper from a B.A. (Hons.) Political Science course, likely from a university in India for the 1st semester/year. It contains questions related to political theory, constitutional government, and the growth and evolution of ideologies. This document is suitable for students studying political science at the undergraduate level.

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A (This Question Paper contains 2 printed pages) Your Roll.n19. No.... S. No of Question Paper //22 D.... 3HTYeHT T95HTC5.. Unique Paper Code 232102 232102 B.A. (Hons) Political Sciencee Name of the Course Title of Paper Understanding Political Theory Semester/Annual Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 75 74 3 E7ue yte 755 (Write your Roll No. on the top immediately on receipt of this questionpaper) Note: Answers may be writen either in English or Hindi but the same medium should be followed throughout the paper. Attempt any four questions. All questions carry equal marks. 1. What is politics? Discuss with reference to theorizing the political. 2 What is political theory and what is its relevance? 3. Explain the difference between the normative and the empirical approach to the study of political theory? 4. Discuss the growth and evolution of Liberalismi. 5. Is Marxism relevant in contemporary times? Give Rcasons. 6. Discuss the major approaches to the study of Feminism. 7. Give a historical account of the evolution of the idea of democracy. 8 Write short notes on any two of the following a) Politics as class struggle b) Anarchism 3R4hTTATE c) Post modernism d) Gramsci's idea of Hegemony 4eit HTETUAT 5T TE This question paper contains 3 printed pages] Roll No. | S. No. of Question Paper: 2458 ( Unique Paper Code 123211011 JC Name ofthe Paper Understanding Political Theory Name of the Course :B.A. (Hons) Political Science CBCS-OC Semester Duration:3 Hours Maximum Marks: 75 (Write your Roll No. on the top immediately on receipt of this question paper.) Note Answers may be written either in English or in Hindi but the same medium should be used throughout the paper. Attempt any four questions. All questions carry equal marks.. "Politics brings about conciliation of interests." Explain this statement in reference to the meaning and nature of politics. P.T.O 2 2458 2 Distinguish between normative and empirical political theory with special reference to the behavioural revolution in Political Theory. 3 Critically examine the basic tenets of Marxism. Discuss the debates in feminist theory with emphasis on the sex-gender distinction. 5. Write an essay on the elements of Post-Modernism. 6. Explain the liberal theories of democracy. What is the relevance of the pluralist theory of democracy ? THfTT 3 2458 Elaborate on the limitations of and the challenges to the idea 7. of democracy. Write short notes on any two of the following 8. (a) Power view of Politics (b) Participatory Democracy ()Libertarianism (d) Anarchism. (a) b) (c) () 37ISChTAII 500 2458 3 This question paper contains 3 printed pages] Roll No. S. No. of Question Paper 2459 Unique Paper Code 12321102 JC Name ofthe Paper Constitutional Government and Democracy in India Name of the Course BA. (Hons.) PoliticalScience-CBCS-OC Semester Duration:3 Hours Maximum Marks 75 (Write your Roll No. on the top immediately on receipt of this question paper.) Note Answers may be written either in English or in Hindi but the same medium should be used throughout the paper. Attempt any four questions. All questions carry equal marks. 1. Elucidate the features of Indian Constitution. Does the Preamble reflect these features ? P.T.O 2 2459 2 Discuss Fundamental Rights with special reference to Right to Equality and Liberty in Indian Constitution. HHTT Hi fqdqa f 3 Critically analyse the changing nature of Indian Parliament since 1990s. tf A. Discuss the powers and functions of the Indian Prime Minister. How has it changed in the recent past ? yftafta AT? 5. What is Judicial Review ? Critically evaluate the pro-active role of Indian Judiciary since 1980s. fr5HHT&T F ?1980 T% TKTT 3f-HfF 6. "India is a quasi-federal state." Evaluate. f 3 2459 Discuss the 73rd Constitutional Amendment as an instrument 7 of empowerment of marginalised sections of the society. 7 3 aura iena fada fTI 8. Write short notes on any two of the following (a) Directive Principles (b) Public Interest Litigation (c) President's Rule (d) Fifth and Sixth Schedule. (a) fArT THGT (b) fa () (d) 2459 3 500 This question paper contains 4 printed pages.] Your Roll No.. Sr. No. of Question Paper: 3569 Unique Paper Code 12321101 Name of the Paper Understanding Political Theory Name of the Course B.A. (Hons) Political Science at. (3t-r) TT-AfA fa_i Semester / Annual :I Duration: 3 hours Maximum Marks:75 443 qu yufes 75 Instructions for Candidates 1. Write your Roll No. on the top immediately on receipt of this question paper. 2. Attempt any four questions. 3. All questions carry equal marks. 4. Answers may be written either in English or Hindi; but the same medium should be used throughout the paper. P.T.O. 3569 2 2. 3. 4. 1. Define the concepts of political theory. Discuss its relevance in political science. 2 2. Describe the marxist view of politics with special reference to class struggle. 3. Discuss the various models of democracy. Which model of democracy is most suitable for India. 4. 4. Examine the difference between sex and feminist perspective. gender from 3569 3 5. Explain the difference between normative and the empirical approach to the study of political theory. 6. Write an essay on the historical and intellectual evolution of conservatism. 1. Critically examine the concept of liberalism. 8. Write short notes on any two of the following: (a) Procedural democracy and its critique (b) Post-modernism in political theory P.T.O. 3569 4 (c) Relevance of anarchism in 21st century 2T THI 3AITdIATT H6 (d) Participation and Representation LThis question paper contains 4 printed pages. Your Roll No..D 34TYhT 3ThHTC.. Sr. No. of Question Paper: 3570 J Unique Paper Code 12321102 Name of the Paper Constitutional Government and Democracy in India Name of the Course B.A. (Hons) Political Science :ait. (3TRT) TTT-tfa fasia Semester/ Annual I Duration: 3 hours Maximum Marks : 75 UITE:75 Instructions for Candidates 1. Write your Roll No. on the top immediately on receipt of this question paper. 2. Attempt any four questions. 3 All questions carry equal marks. 4. Answers may be written either in English or Hindi; but the same medium should be used throughout the paper. P.T.O. 3570 2 2. 3 1. Discuss the features of Indian constitution. To what extent does the Preamble reflect these features? 2. Discuss the features of Directive Principles of State Policy. How far the state has been successfull in implementing themn? 3. Write an essay on the role of the Parliament. 4. Critically examine the emergency powers of the President of India and their impact on the democratic functioning of the country. 3570 3 5 What is Judicial Review? Examine the impact of judicial review on the relationship between Parliament and Judiciary. 6. 6. Critically examine the basic features of Centre-State relations in India. 7. Discuss the growth and development of Panchayati Raj Institutions in India. P.T.O. 3570 8. Write short notes on any two of the following: (a) Public Interest Litigation (b) Preventive Detention (c) Judicial Activism (d) Criminalization of Politics (

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