[BA 1st Sem Question Papers, Dibrugarh University, 2013, Political Science, General, Political Theory]
1. Write/Select the correct answer:    1x8=8
- Who was regarded as the father of the behavioural approach to the study of Political Science?
 - Who was the author of the book, Leviathan?
 - Who was the chief exponent of popular sovereignty?
 - Two Treaties of Civil Government was written by Hobbes/Locke/J.S. Mill.
 - Federation is derived from the Latin word ‘Foedus’, meaning ____. (Fill in the blank)
 - Write one feature of the third world democracy.
 - What is the meaning of ‘Sarvodaya’?
 - Fabian Socialism was developed in England/France/China.
 
2. Write on the following (within 150 words each):   4x4=16
- Four differences between traditional and modern approach to the Political Science.
 - Four kinds of equality.
 - Four characteristics of sovereignty.
 - Four causes of the centralizing tendencies in modern federation.
 
Answer the following questions (within 500 words each): 
3. Discuss the development of Political Science as a discipline.    12
Or
 Discuss the historical approach to the study of Political Science. Mention its limitations.   8+4=12
4. Define Liberty. Discuss various kinds of liberty.   4+7=11
Or
 What do you mean by Justice? Discuss various elements of justice.   4+7=11
5. Discuss critically the Social Contract theory as an explanation of the origin of the State.   11
Or
 Discuss the sources of power. 
6. Discuss the conditions for the success of a federation.    11
Or
 What do you mean by Western Liberal Democracy? Discuss its characteristics. 
7. Discuss Gandhi’s views on State.    11
Or
 What is Socialism? Discuss the basic features of socialism.    7+4=11
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