Gulbarga University 2009-1st Sem B.A POLITICAL SCIENCE – I : Political Theory - Question Paper

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B.A. I Semester Degree exam
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Paper – I : Political Theory

Time: three Hours Max. Marks : 80

Instructions: 1) ans all the ques. from part A.
2) ans any 3 ques. from part B.
3) ans any 2 ques. from part c.
part – A
ans the subsequent ques. in not more than 3-4 phrases. [10x2=20]
1. Give the Aristotle's meaning of politics.
2. Write the meaning of input and output of David Easton's political system.
3. Mention the various types of traditional approach in political science.
4. Write the basic objectives of philosophical approach to the study of political theory.
5. What is behaviouralism?
6. Write the reasons for the growth of post behaviouralism.
7. What do you mean by legitimate force?
8. Mention the kinds of authority.
9. What is the meaning of political obligation?
10. Write the meaning of indirect democracy.

SECTION-B
Write the medium size ans to any three [3x10=30]
11. Write the meaning of political science and discuss its nature.
12. What is the meaning of historical method? discuss its merits and demerits.
13. Discuss the relevance of economic approach in the study of political science.
14. Bring out the differences ranging from the power and authority.
15. Explain the meaning and importance of equality in a democracy.

SECTION-C
Write essay kind answers to any 2 questions: [2x15=30]
16. Discuss the basic feature of David Easton's political system.
17. Explain the features of behaviouralism and advocated by David Easton.
18. Discuss the various types of liberty.
19. Explain the different political obligations of a citizen towards the modern state.

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