Vinayaka Missions University 2012 M.A Political Science 2020806 indian political thought - Question Paper

COURSE CODE - 2020806

PG DEGREE exam - FEB 2012

MA (POL.SCI)

INDIAN POLITICAL THOUGHT

(For Candidate Admitted from Calendar 2007 Onwards)

Time: three Hours Max.Marks:75

PART - A

ans All the Questions: 10 X two = 20

1. describe modern Political thought.

2. Modern political thought.

3. Arthasastra.

4. Nature of Thirukural.

5. Spy system.

6. Brahma Samaj.

7. British Colonialism.

8. Bala Gangadhar Tilak.

9. Mahatma Gandhi.

10. Self respect movement.

PART - B

ans All the Questions: 5 X five = 25

11. a. Write a short note on Monarchy.

(Or)

b. discuss Kautilya's Saptange theory of state.

12. a. elaborate the views of Kautilya on Kingship?

(Or)

b. According to Thiruvalluvar, who is king?

13. a. elaborate the schools of political thought in the medieval period?

(Or)

b. discuss Mahatma Gandhi philosophy of Ahimsa.

14. a. Write a short note on Panch sheel principles.

(Or)

b. discuss Tilaks philosophy of Swarajya.

15. a. define the socio-political ideas of Ambedkar.

(Or)

b. Write a short note on Political thought of periyar.

PART - C

ans any 2 Questions: 2 X 15 = 30

16. discuss the nature, scope and importance of Indian political thought.

17. define the functions of state, according to Kautilya.

18. Write an essay on Gandhiji's methods of Satyagraha.

19. explain Nehru's ideas on International peace and solidarity.

20. Write an essay on Non –Brahmin Movement.

Earning:   Approval pending.