University of North Bengal 2004-2nd Year M.A Political Science PART-I S (HONOURS) - exam paper

PG I / (DE)/ 2004
2004
POLITICAL SCIENCE
COURSE - I
TIME – 2 HOURS, FULL MARKS – 42
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
ans any from ques. Nos. one to four and also ans ques. No. 5
1. What is the central concern of Plato in his Republic? How is the concern of
Aristotle in his Politics various from that of his master Plato? 10+6
2. Was Locke a defender of basic liberal principles? Argue your case. 16
3. Examine J.S. Mill’s view on Liberty. elaborate the common criticisms against
his views? 16
4. Do you agree with the view that Marx was primarily interested in providing a
critique of Capitalism? provide reasons in support of your ans. 16
5. Write short notes on any 2 of the following: 5+5
(a) Plato’s Laws.
(b) Early Christians on Political Obedience.
(c) State of Nature (Hobbes).
(d) Locks on Property.
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PG I / (DE)/ 2004
2004
POLITICAL SCIENCE
COURSE - II
TIME – 2 HOURS, FULL MARKS – 42
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
ans any from ques. Nos. one to four and also ans ques. No. 5
1. How would you differentiate ranging from the Dharmashastra and Arthashastra
traditions in ancient India? Briefly discuss, this context, the central points of
Kautilya’s Arthashastra. 10+10
2. Critically examine M.G. Ranade’s arguments in favour of state intervention for
economic development in India. 16
3. What, according to M.K. Gandhi, are the basic tenets of Satyagraha? Is
Satyagraha universally applicable? Briefly mention your arguments in support of
the ans. 12+4
4. Evaluate the political ideas of S.C. Bose with reference to his doctrine of
synthesis. ans with brief argument if you consider Bose to be a fascist
thinker. 12+4
5. Write short notes on any 2 of the followng: 5x2
(a) Religious ideas of Rammohun Roy.
(b) Aurobindo on Religion of Country.
(c) Nehru on planning.
(d) M.N. Roy’s observations on political parties.
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PG I / (DE)/ 2004
2004
POLITICAL SCIENCE
COURSE - III
TIME – 2 HOURS, FULL MARKS – 42
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
ans any from ques. Nos. one to four and also ans ques. No. 5
1. explain in brief the influence of Gandhi on the nationalist movement in India.
2. Examine in brief the nature of the federal relations in India. What changes, if any,
have taken place in the federal relations in India after the passage of the 73rd and
74th Constitutional Amendment Acts? 11+5
3. Examine in brief the position of the Prime Minister of India in a coalition
government. 16
4. Examine in brief the reasons behind the emergence of judicial activism in India.
Do you think that it has been healthy for Indian politics?

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