University of Hyderabad (UoH) 2011 Ph.D Political Science Entrance for - Question Paper

University of Hyderabad, Entrance Examination, 2011: PhD, Political Science

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Entrance Examination - June 2011 Ph.D (Political Science)

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Time: 2 Hrs.    Marks: 75

General Instructions

1.    All answers shall be written in English

2.    All answers should be written in about three pages each and within this booklet itself

3.    Part A consists of THREE questions on Methodology. Candidate should attempt only ONE question and it carries 25 marks

4.    Part B consists of TEN questions and it carries 50 marks. Candidate should attempt TWO questions. Each question carries 25 marks

5.    This booklet contains 12 pages

6.    Enter your hall ticket number on all the answer books

PART- A

1.    Discuss the debates about causation in social sciences with special reference to the notion of INUS condition.

2.    A large sample survey on the state of democracy has asked cross section of citizens a question: How satisfied are you with the way democracy works in our country-very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, totally dissatisfied? The survey yielded the following cross table:

Education	Satisfied	Dissatisfied	n
Illiterate	707	197	904
Primary	1250	328	1578
Middle	663	193	856
Graduation and above	330	109	439 .
Total	2950	827	3777

Carry out a test of hypothesis at 5% level of significance that the two variables education and perceptions on democracy are independent.

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Formulate a research problem on political corruption in India. Explain the significance of such a study along with the methodologies you propose to use in this research.

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PART-B

Discuss the feminist critique of social contract theories with special reference to Carole Patemans idea of a sexual contract.

Discuss the rise of new social movements across the globe. Do they indicate a shift in the study of politics? If so how?

Critically examine the recent attempts at administrative reform with a focus on citizens charters.

Highlight key research areas in comparative politics.

Discuss the changing nature of Indias party system. Explain its impact on the federal framework of Indian politics.

What are the various theories of democracy? How far India can be considered a democracy? Support your answer with necessary arguments and evidences.

Examine the debates surrounding civil society-state relationship, with special reference to India.

Examine the relevance of Political Realism' of H.J. Morgcnthau in a globalizing world.

Explain the context and content of Indias Look East policy since the early 1990s. Identify and discuss the initiatives for good governance in India.

Part-A

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