University of North Bengal 2004-2nd Year M.A Political Science PART-II S (HONOURS) - Question Paper

1. explain in brief the contribution of Adam Smith to the discipline of Classical
Political Economy with reference to his concept of ‘Division of Laobur’ and
‘Economic Institutions’. 8+8
2. ‘Classical political economy declined from the 1880’s — Discus, in the light of
the statement, the causes of the decline and fall of classical political economy. 16
3. Examine in brief the theories of Development that emerged after the World War
II. 16
4. explain the essential features of feudalism in Japan. How did feudalism decline
and capitalism develop in Japan after the Meiji restoration of 1868. 6+10
5. Write short notes on any 2 of the following: 5x2 = 10
(a) Ricardo on Wages
(b) Keynes on economic policy
(c) Marx on Use Value and Exchange Value of commodities.
(d) Causes of Imperialism (Lenin).
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PG II / (DE)/ 2004
2004
POLITICAL SCIENCE
COURSE - 14
TIME – 2 HOURS, FULL MARKS – 42
Group – D
(Indian State and Society)
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
ans any 2 ques. from ques. Nos. one to 4, and also ans ques. No. 5.
1. How did Rajni Kothari explain the impact of British rule on India? Add a note on
the analysis of the colonial impact subsequent Marx’s observations on India. 8+8
2. explain and detail out ‘idioms’ of Indian Political as pointed out by Morris Jones.
Comment on the nature of elite and mass culture in India. 8+8
3. Critically explain the types, originating factors and significance or Regionalism in
Indian Politics. 6+6+4
4. Elucidate the option concept of caste given by Dipankar Gupta. What type
of relationship does exist ranging from numerical strength a provided caste and its hold on
regional / state politics in India? 6+10
5. Write short notes on any 2 of the following: 5x2 = 20
(a) ‘Some Legacies’ (Morris Jones).
(b) ‘Rhetoric vs Reality’ (Paul Brass)
(c) ‘Contextual Secularism’.
(d) Rise of Dalits.
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PG II / (DE)/ 2004
2004
POLITICAL SCIENCE
COURSE - 14
TIME – 2 HOURS, FULL MARKS – 42
Group – D
(Indian State and Society)
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
ans any 2 ques. from ques. Nos. one to 4, and also ans ques. No.5
1. Examine different strategies of Government of India for the alleviation of rural

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