[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
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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
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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
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Discuss the sources of power.
6. Discuss the conditions for the success of a federation. 11
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What do you mean by Western Liberal Democracy? Discuss its characteristics.
7. Discuss Gandhi’s views on State. 11
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What is Socialism? Discuss the basic features of socialism. 7+4=11
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