Paper – 1

Q1. Comment on the following in about 150 words: (50 marks)

  • John Stuart Mill is a ‘reluctant democrat’. – C. L. Wayper
  • Decline of Political Theory
  • Distributive Justice
  • Substantive Justice
  • “Nothing against the State, nothing over it, nothing beyond it.” – Mussolini

Q2.

  • Critically examine the neo-liberal theory of State. (20)
  • Analyse John Rawls justification of discrimination to achieve the goals of Justicе. (15)
  • Equality means fair treatment rather than equal treatment. Comment. (15)

Q3.

  • What do you understand by three generations of Human Rights? (20)
  • Critically examine Macpherson’s views on Democracy. (15)
  • Explain the relationship between power, authority and legitimacy. (15)

Q4.

  • John Locke is the father of liberalism. Explain. (20)
  • Discuss Ambedkar’s ideas on ‘annihilation of caste’. (15)
  • Critically examine Machiavelli’s views on religion and politics. (15)

Q5. Comment the following in 150 words: (50 marks)

  • Revolt of 1857 is a ‘Sepoy Mutiny’ or ‘First War of Independence’.
  • Indian Constitution is a ‘Lawyers’ Paradise’- Ivor Jennings
  • New Panchayat Raj is an effective instrument for women empowerment.
  • Implementation of GST and NEET is a major challenge to Indian Federalism.
  • Political personalities are more significant than political parties in India.

Q6.

  • Whether judicial activism has undermined or strengthened Parliamentary Democracy in India? Discuss. (20)
  • Do the Lieutenant Governors have more powers than the Governors of the States? Explain. (15)
  • Critically examine the ethnic conflicts in North-East India. (15)

Q7.

  • Examine the provisions of Panchayat Extension Services Act (PESA), 1996. (20)
  • Analyse the arguments in favour and against the lateral entry into higher civil services in India. (15)
  • Discuss asymmetrical federalism in India. (15)

Q8.

  • Examine the various causes of agrarian crisis in India. (20)
  • Explain the increasing role of regional political parties in the national politics. (15)
  • Critically analyse the environmentalist movement in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. (15)

PAPER – 2

Q1. Comment on the following in 150 words: (50 marks)

  • Describe the changing nature of Comparative Politics. Briefly explain the Political Economy approach to the study of Comparative Politics.
  • Describe the changing nature of the State in the developing societies in the context of inclusive growth in the 21st century.
  • How big a role does identity play in determining political participation in the developing countries? Discuss your answer with suitable illustrations.
  • Bring out the major differences between the Classical Realism of Hans Morgenthau and the Neorealism of Kenneth Waltz.
  • What, according to Joseph Nye, are the major sources of a country’s soft power? Discuss its relevance in the contemporary world politics.

Q2.

  • Discuss the significance of Non-Aligned Movement as a unique contribution of the Non-Western world to World Politics. (20)
  • Discuss the consequences of Trump’s “America First” and Xi’s “Chinese Dream” on World Politics. (15)
  • “Some feel Multinational Corporations (MNCs) are a vital new road to economic growth, whereas others feel they perpetuate underdevelopment.” Discuss. (15)

Q3.

  • Discuss the relevance of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on the security of women in conflict zones. (20)
  • Would you agree that the on-going debates on international environmental politics continue to be marred by a new North-South ideological divide over historical responsibility and developmental model? Illustrate your answer with suitable examples. (15)
  • “Since its inception the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has failed to deliver on its promises.” What initiatives should be taken to reinvigorate the organization? (15)

Q4.

  • Critically examine the notion of “Asian Values” in the context of the on-going debates on human rights. (20)
  • Discuss the implications of the Trump-Kim Singapore Summit on the prospects of denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula. (15)
  • Critically examine the Functionalist approach to the study of International Relations. (15)

Q5. Answer the following in about 150 words: (50 marks)

  • Do you agree with the view that the Indian Foreign Policy is increasingly being shaped by the Neoliberal outlook? Elaborate
  • “India is often said to have a rich strategic culture.” Discuss.
  • Evaluate India’s stand on the recent Rohingya refugee issue.
  • “India’s currant foreign policy marks significant qualitative shifts from that of previous regimes”. Discuss
  • Analyse the significance of India’s Look East Policy in the light of concerns of the indigenous peoples of North-east India.

Q6.

  • India’s coalitional diplomacy within the WTO has earned it wide appreciation. What accounts for the success of India’s coalitional diplomacy? (20)
  • “India’s capacity building programmes under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) has earned much goodwill for it in Africa.” Discuss (15)
  • “India’s Research and Information System for Developing Countries” (RIS) is a major initiative in the area of South-South Cooperation. Discuss.

Q7.

  • Discuss the role of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in promoting India’s soft power abroad. (20)
  • Discuss the role of Indian diaspora in promoting Indo-US relations. (15)
  • Discuss the various impediments in India’s way to a permanent seat in the Security Council. (15)

Q8.

  • Do you think that India’s capacity building role in Afghanistan has shrunk the strategic space for Pakistan there? Discuss. (20)
  • Critically assess the evolving convergence of India and China in the areas of trade and environment. (15)
  • Do you agree that the growing assertiveness of China is leading to multilayered Indo-Japan relations? Comment. (15)
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