University of North Bengal 2003-2nd Year M.A Political Science PART-II S (HONOURS) - Question Paper

PG II / (DE)Old/ 2003
2003
POLITICAL SCIENCE
COURSE - 11
TIME – 2 HOURS, FULL MARKS – 35
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
1. explain the evolution and nature of political theory with special reference to Post-
Behavioural developments. 20
OR
Compare Marxist concepts of ideology with those of Karl Mannheim. 20
2. Elucidate the Marxist perspective on freedom. 10
OR
explain the ideas associated with the Frankfurt School . 10
3. Write short note on any 1 of the following: 5
(a) Historicism (Easton).
(b) Fair Equality of Opportunity.
(c) Developmental Democracy (Macpherosn).
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PG II / (DE)Old/ 2003
2003
POLITICAL SCIENCE
COURSE - 12
TIME – 2 HOURS, FULL MARKS – 35
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
1. explain critically the methodological position of Karl Popper for the development
of scientific knowledge. 20
Or
What is ‘research design’? Examine the various steps involved in exploratory and
descriptive research design. 5+15
2. compute the estimate values of Y on all the X values from the table provided below:
10
X: ’59, ’61, ’65, ’79, ’85, ’93, ’99, 2000
Y: 8, 10, 12, 7, 15, 18, 20, 21
Or
compute product-moment correlation-coefficient of the distribution provided below:
Y 10 — 25 24 — 40 40 — 55 55 — 70 70— 85
X
15-20 — — — three 5
20-25 — — one five 3
25-30 — two five two —
30-35 one seven two — —
35-40 five 10 — — —
3. Attempt any one: 5
(a) Write a short note on explication of ‘concept’.
(b) elaborate the limitations of survey method”
(c) compute standard deviation from the subsequent distrigurtion:
Classes: 15 – 30 20 – 25 25 – 30 30 – 35 35 – 40
Frequency:5 10 12 five 2
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PG II / (DE)Old/ 2003
2003
POLITICAL SCIENCE
COURSE - 13
TIME – 2 HOURS, FULL MARKS – 35
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
1 Examine the contribution of Marx to the discipline of Classical Political Economy. Is
there a theory of distribution in the economic writings of Marx? provide reasons in support
of your ans.
Or
explain the central features of feudalism in Western Europe. What to Dobb and Sweezy
are the causes for the decline of feudalism and the emergence of capitalism in Western
Europe? 8+12
2. Analyse in brief the contributions of Hobson and Lenin to the understanding of
Imperialism. 10
Or
explain the central features of Asiatic Mode of Production as enunciated by Marx and
Engels. 10
3. Write short note on any 1 of the subsequent : 5
(a) Wages (Ricardo).
(b) Feudalism in Japan.
(c) Marx on the Relative Autonomy of State.
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PG II / (DE)Old/ 2003

Earning:   Approval pending.