PAPER – 1

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

  • Resurgence of political theory.
  • Pluralist theory of the State.
  • End of Ideology debate
  • Deliberative democracy.
  • K. Gandhi’s concept of Swaraj.

Q2.

  • Explain Aristotle’s critique of Plato’s Idealism. (20)
  • Examine communitarian perspectives on justice. (15)
  • Compare negative and positive concepts of liberty. (15)

Q3.

  • According to Gramsci, ‘hegemony is primarily based on the organisation of consent.’ Comment. (20)
  • Kautilya’s views on the elements of the State. (15)
  • Distinguish between liberal feminism and radical feminism. (15)

Q4.

  • Critically examine Hannah Arendt’s conceptual triad of labour, work and action. (20)
  • Discuss the doctrine of ‘rights as trumps’. (15)
  • What is the contemporary relevance of Marxism? (15)

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

  • Unity and integrity of India was perhaps the single uppermost factor in the minds of the Constitution makers. Comment.
  • Dalit perspective on Indian national movement. Discuss.
  • Despite constitutional mandate the Inter-State Council has not come of age. Discuss.
  • Political decentralization has not been matched by administrative decentralization at the grass roots level. Explain
  • Write short note on the significance of Chipko Movement.

Q6.

  • National movement in India was anti-imperialist and increasingly radical in its socio-economic and political programmes. Discuss. (20)
  • What has been the political fallout of the Green Revolution in India? Explain. (15)
  • The changing socio-economic profile of our legislators does not augur well for the health of Indian democracy. Comment. (15)

Q7.

  • Development has overshadowed the influence of caste in electoral behaviour in recent elections. Discuss. (20)
  • The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India enhances the accountability of the Government and serves as the watchdog of the finances of the Government. Explain. (15)
  • Discuss, in brief, the role of the National Commission for women. Do you think it is a toothless organization? (15)

Q8.

  • “The basic structure doctrine is implicit in the Indian Constitution; the Supreme Court has only given it an explicit form.” Comment. (20)
  • Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has emerged as the most powerful institution in India. Discuss. (15)
  • Comment on the relevance of the Directive Principles of State Policy in an era of liberalization and globalization. (15)

PAPER – 2

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

  • Discuss the utility of Nuclear Deterrence Theory in the context of the recent standoff between India and Pakistan.
  • Write a brief note on the 17th NAM Summit in Venezuela.
  • In what way does the predominance of the USA in the UN funding affect its decision-making?
  • Evaluate the role of BIMSTEC in multi-sectoral technical and economic cooperation.?
  • Do you think that sustainable development goals are really attainable by 2030?

Q2.

  • Examine the significance of the comparative method in political analysis. Discuss its limitations. (20)
  • Explain the reasons for low voter turnout in democratic countries with suitable examples. (15)
  • Evaluate the role of the International Court of Justice in inter-State disputes. (15)

Q3.

  • Explain the relevance of the Marxist approach in the context of globalization. (20)
  • Identify the benefits of a multi-polar world. (15)
  • Discuss the importance of personal data protection in the context of human rights. (15)

Q4.

  • How are the rising powers challenging the USA and Western dominance in the IMF and the World Bank? (20)
  • Write an essay on ‘New Social Movements’ in developing countries. (15)
  • Is democracy promotion in developing countries a feasible idea? (15)

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

  • Examine the role of ‘parliamentary diplomacy’ in India’s foreign policy.
  • Compare and contrast Non-alignment 1.0 with Non-alignment 2.0.
  • How is India pursuing her foreign policy objectives through the IBSA Dialogue Forum (India, Brazil and South Africa)?
  • How is India responding to the idea of Indo-Pacific?
  • The growing closeness between India and Israel will strengthen the cause of Palestine.” Comment.

Q6.

  • Describe briefly China’s ‘One Belt One Road (OBOR)’ Initiative and analyze India’s major concerns. (20)
  • What are the current issues in Brahmaputra River water sharing between India and China? (15)
  • Analyze the recent trends in India’s role in the UN peacekeeping operations. (15)

Q7.

  • Examine the increasing significance of maritime security in India’s foreign policy. (20)
  • Write a brief note on India’s interests in West Asia. (15)
  • How is the current standoff between the USA and Iran affecting India’s energy security? (15)

Q8.

  • Evaluate India’s vision of a new world order. (20)
  • Critically examine India’s position on South China Sea Dispute. (15)
  • Given the recent developments in the region, do you think that there is a need to change India’s ‘No First Use (NFU)’ nuclear policy? (15)
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