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SECTION – A
Comment on the following in about 150 words each:
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| 1. a |
Feminist critique of the State |
| 1. b |
Affirmative action |
| 1. c |
Equality of outcome as a political idea |
| 1. d |
Tools of legitimation of the State |
| 1. e |
J.S. Mill’s ideas on women suffrage |
| 2. a |
How has Rawls enriched the idea of justice in liberalism? |
| 2. b |
Examine the importance of behavioural approach in political theory. What led to its decline? |
| 2. c |
Can there be universal conception of human rights? Give your arguments. |
| 3. a |
Explain the Aristotelian view of politics. To what extent to you think it has contributed to the development of modern-day constitutional democracies? |
| 3. b |
“When a nation becomes devoid of arts and learning, it invites poverty.” Sir Syed Ahmad Khan). In the light of this statement, assess the role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as a reformer in modern India. |
| 3. c |
“Political ideology is primarily concerned with the allocation and utilization of power.” Comment. |
| 4. a |
Do you think that the Buddhist traditions have lent greater ethical foundation to the ancient Indian political thought? Give your arguments. |
| 4. b |
Marx’s concept of ‘alienation’ is an essential part of the reality in capitalism. Explain. |
| 4. c |
“Free and fair deliberation is key to the foundation of democracy.” Explain |
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SECTION – B
Answer the following in about 150 words each:
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| 5. a |
“The Constitution of India is a product of a historical process, rich with constitutional antecedents.” Comment. |
| 5. b |
“The Constitution makers faced the great task of forging a common national identity in the face of unparallel social and cultural diversity in India.” Comment. |
| 5. c |
Mention the founding principles that define India’s constitution. |
| 5. d |
Analyze the Marxist perspective of the nature of Indian National Movement. |
| 5. e |
Underline the significance of the first constitutional amendment. |
| 6. a |
“Constitutionally reconciling the Fundamental Rights with the Directive Principles of the State Policy has led to frequent amendments of the Constitution and judicial interventions.” Comment. |
| 6. b |
The role of the President of India becomes more significant during a minority government and a coalition government. Explain. |
| 6. c |
Do you think that despite having significant limitations the Panchayat Raj Institutions have strengthened the process of democratic decentralization? Give your views. |
| 7. a |
“The Indian party system is shaped by a complex interaction of the country’s federal structure, electoral system and social cleavages.” Explain |
| 7. b |
Do you think that there has been a gradual shift in the basis on which the demands for the creation of new States have been raised in different regions of India? Explain. |
| 7. c |
What explains India’s modest improvements in social development outcomes even as the rate of growth has accelerated since the initiation of economic reforms? |
| 8. a |
“The success of electoral democracy can partly be attributed to the status and role of the Election Commission of India.” Explain. |
| 8.b |
Examine the evolution of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India as a constitutional court. |
| 8. c |
Explain how caste as a social category is also becoming a political category in the democratic politics of India. |
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