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FIRST SEMESTER M.A DEGREE EXAMINATION, MARCH/APRIL 2002

Political Science

Paper 1 MODERN WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT

Time: Three Hours Maximum : 80 Marks

Part A

Answer any seven questions.Each question carries 5 marks.

Each answer shall not exceed 250 words.

1. Discuss Hobbesian revolution in Political theory.

2. Critically examine John Locke's views on property.

3. Compare the state of nature of Locke and Rousseau.

4. Pushpin is as good as poetry. Discuss Jeremy Bentham's principle of utility in the

light of the above statement.

5. Explain J.S. Mill's views on Democracy.

6. State is the actualisation of freedom. (Hegel) Elucidate.

7. Examine Marxian theory of social class.

8. Imperialism is the monopoly stage of Capitalism. (Lenin) Explain

9. Compare the views of Marx and Mao on Peasantry.

10. Briefly explain John Rawls theory of Justice.

(7x5 = 35 marks)

Part B

Answer any threequestions

Each question carries 15 marks


11.What do you consider to be Locke's distinctive contribution to Political Thought?

12. Explain J.S Mill's views on Liberty.

13. Discuss T.H Green's views on state action.

14. Critically examine Marx's theory of Base-Superstructure relations.

15. Explain Gramsci's theory of Hegemony.

(3x15 = 45 marks)

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Political SciencePaper III INDIAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS


Part A

Answer any seven questions.

Each question carries 5 marks.


1. Bring out the ideological base of Indian politics

2. Briefly describe the composition of the Constituent Assembly.

3. Discuss the implementation of A.K Gopalan case for personal liberty.

4. Discuss the decision of the court in Golaknath vs. State of Punjab case.

5. Examine the right to freedom provided in the constitution.

6. Point out the differences between procedure established by law and due process of

law.

7. Discuss the major recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission on the role of

Governor.

8. Elucidate the role of Judiciary in social change.

9. Explain the Gandhian concept ofPanchayati Raj.

10. Explain the significance of Rights to Constitutional Remedies.

(7x5 = 35 marks)

Part B

Answer any threequestions

Each question carries 15 marks


11. Discuss the significance of the Directive Principles of State Policy.

12. Discuss the major tension areas in Centre-State relations in India.

13. Identify the major defects in the country's judicial system and suggest suitable

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remedies.

14.Explain and evaluate the 73 Constitutional Amendment Act.

15. Discuss the philosophy of the Indian Constitution as reflected in the preamble.

(3x15 = 45 marks)


Political Science

POLITICAL THEORY : MARXIAN TRADITION (Elective)


Part A




1. Examine critically Historical Materialism of Marx.

2. Compare Marxian Dialectic with Hegelian Dialectic.

3. Critically examine Marxian theory of Class Struggle.

4. Explain Marxian theory ofAlienation in Capitalist society.

5. State and examine Marxian theory of State and Revolution.

6. Critically examine Marxian theory of Class Struggle.

7. Imperialism is the monopoly stage of Capitalism. (lenin) Explain.

8. Explain Mao on Contradiction.

9. Discuss the new trends in contemporary Marxian Political theory.

10. Explain Gramscian theory of Hegemony.

(7x5 = 35 marks)

Part B

Answer any three questions



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11. Discuss Lenin's contribution to Socialist theory and practice.

12. Write an essay on the Marxian critique of Capitalism.

13. Critically examine the Post Mao developments in China.

14. How do you account for the crisis in Socialist theory?

15. Discuss the relevance of Marxian ideology in the context of Globalisation.

(3x15 = 45 marks)


Political Scheme

HUMAN RIGHTS IN INDIA (Elective)


Part A




1. State clearly the linkage between Environment, Development and Politics.

2. Explain the Gandhian perspective on environment and development.

3. Define development. Explain the third world perspective on it.

4. Discuss critically the issues involved in the Earth Summit.

5. Explain the concept of Sustainable Development as explained in the Brundtland

report.

6. Critically examine the role of the NGO's in the protection of Environment in India.

7. Briefly discuss the issues of Environment and Development in India.

8. Explain the role of the Indian State in the question of Environment and Development.

9. Write an essay on the concept of Appropriate Technology.

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10. Explain Environment Management and examine the role of the state in it.

(7x5 = 35 marks)

Part B

Answer any three questions



11. Write an essay on free Market Environmentalism.

12. Briefly discuss the nature and content ofimportant experiments under the UN

agencies to protect Environment.

13. Critically examine the environment movements in India.

14. Discuss Marxist perspective on Environmentalism.

15. Write an essay on UNER.

(3x15 = 45 marks)

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