2015
(November)
POLITICAL SCIENCE
(Major)
Course: 502
(Indian political Thought)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32
Time: 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
1. Answer the following as directed: 1x8=8
- Buddhism was developed during 300 BC/ 304 BC/400 BC.
(Choose the correct option)
- Gandhi first practiced Satyagraha in South Africa/England/India.
(Choose the correct option)
- Glimpses of World History was written by Gandhi/Tilak/Nehru
(Choose the correct option)
- M. K. Gandhi/Dr. Rajendra Prasad/Dr. Ambedkar advocated for separate electorate for the Harijans.
(Choose the correct option)
- The concept of ‘organized democracy’ was formulated by Sri Aurobindo Ghosh/M. N. Roy/Nehru.
(Choose the correct option)
- The most militant champion of the untouchables was Vinoba Bhave/M. K. Gandhi/ Dr. Ambedkar.
(Choose the correct option)
- “The concept of total revolution is a combination of seven revolutions” was said by J. P. Narayan/Muhammad Iqbal/M. N. Roy.
(Choose the correct option)
- Nehru advocated mixed economy for the development of the Indian economy.
(Write Yes or No.)
2. Write on the following (within 150 words each): 4x4=16
- Four principles of Dr. Ambedkar’s Political Philosophy.
- Nehru’s view on Secularism.
- Kautilya’s concept of the Council of Ministers.
- Gandhi’s concept of Ahimsa.
Answer the following (within 500 words each):
3. Describe the various powers and functions of the King as depicted in Kautilya’s Arthasastra. 12
Or
Discuss the political implications of Buddhism. 12
4. Write a critical note on the basic philosophy of V. D. Savarkar. 11
Or
Discuss Muhammad Iqbal’s views on Democracy. 11
5. Evaluate Gandhi’s concept of the State. 11
Or
Examine Nehru’s view on Socialism. 11
6. Write a note on Jyotiba Phule’s contribution to political philosophy. 11
Or
Analyze the ideas of Dr. Ambedkar for the promotion of the interests of the depressed classes of India. 11
7. Discuss J. P. Narayan’s views on the concept of Sarvodaya. 11
Or
Critically discuss M. N. Roy’s ideas of New Humanism. 11
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