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Unique Paper Code 12321201


Name of the Paper Political Theory: Concepts and
Debates
Name of the Course
B.A. (Hons) CBCS Pol. Sc.

Semester II

Duration : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 75

(Write your Roll No. on the top immediately


on receipt of this question paper)

Note Answers may be written either in English or in Hindi; but the


same medium should be used throughout the paper.

Attempt any four questions.

All questions carry equa! marks.

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critical essay on the negative and positive concents


1. Write a

of liberty.

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2. Discuss the importance and limits of the freedom of speech

and expression in a liberal democracy.

3.
3. Critically examine the concept of 'equality of resources' as
advanced by Ronald Dworkin.

4. How does affirmative action promote egalitarianism in


society? Explain with suitable examples.
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5.
5 Discuss John Rawls' theory of justice in the light of the
feminist and communitarian critiques.

6. Explain the concept of human rights. How does 'cultural


relativism' affect the universality of human rights?

7. Evaluate the debates on' capital punishment.

8. Write short notes on any two of the following

(a) Idea of political obligation to state

(b) Capability approach to equality

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(c) Global Justice

(d) Three generations of rights


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Unique Paper Code 12321202


Name of the Paper Political Processes in India

Name of the Course B.A. (Hons) CBCS

Semester II

Duration : 3 Hours Maximum Marks :75

(Write your Roll No. on the top immediately


on receipt of this question paper.)

Note:- Answers may be written either in English or in Hindi; but the


same medium should be used throughout the paper.

Attempt any four questions.


All questions carry equal marks,

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1. What do you understand by "Congress System in India'


for its decline? Discuss.
What were the reasons

What are the contemporary trends in the voting behaviour


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of India electorate? Discuss.

Discuss the different stages of federal reorganization of


3.
states in India. Has it satisfied all the regional aspiration in

India?

4. What do you mean by "Secularism"? Discuss the major


debates on secularism in India.
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5. Critically analyze the impact of caste in India Politics.

6. Examine the issue of affirmative action


policies in India.
Do you think they have proved Healthy for Indian
democracy?

7. Globalization has changed the nature of Indian state.


Comment.

8. Write short notes on any two of the following:

(a) Communal riots in India

(b) Electoral reforms

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(c) Secularism

(d) Bhartiya Janata Party


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Unique Paper Code 12325901

Name of the Paper : Nationalism in India

Name of the Course B.A. (Hons.) CBCS (Pol. Sc.)

Semester :II

Maximum Marks: 75
Duration: 3 Hours
Ute: 75

Instructions for Candidates


receipt of
1. Write your Roll No. on the top immediately on

this question paper.

2. Attempt any four questions.


equal marks.
3 All questions carry

Answers may be written either in English or Hindi; but the


4.
same medium shouid be used throughout the paper.

2.

3.

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1. What do you understand by nationalism? Explain


with special reference to nationalist and subaltern
perspectives.

The social and religious reform movements of the nineteenth


century provided the foundation for nationalism in India,
Elucidate.

3. Compare the ideology and methodology of the Swadeshi


nationalists and the Liberal Constitutionalists.

4. How did the social base of the nationalist


movement expand
under Gandhiji's ieadership?

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5. Elaborate the nature of
participation and role of women in
the Indian national movement.

6. Peasants and tribal movements had a huge impact on the


National Movement. Discuss.

77. Write an essay on the rise of communalism in colonial India.

8. Write short notes on any two of the following

(a) Government of India Act of 1935

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(b) Two Nation theory

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(c) Quit India Movement

(d) Anti-reform movement

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Unique Paper Code 12325904

Name of the Paper :Gandhi and the Contemporary World

Name of the Course :B.A. (Hons.) CBCS Political


Science
Semester II

Duration: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 75


FH: 3 qu uT 75

Instructions for Candidates


1. Write your Roll No. on the top immediately on receipt of
this question paper.

2. Attempt any four questions.

3. All questions carry equal marks.

4. Answers may be written either in English or Hindi; but the


same medium should be followed throughout the paper.

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3.

A.

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1. Analyse Gandhi's critique of Modern Civilization as


discussed
in Hind Swaraj'.

2.
2 What is Satyagraha ? Discus its basic postulates and
contemporary relevance.

3 How are Gandhi's ideas expressed in today's


popular
culture ? Illustrate with suitable
examples.

4. What are Gandhi's views on the question of women' s


liberation ? Discuss.

5. Narmada Bachao Andolan is an


example
of Gandhian
critique of development'. Do you agree with this statement ?
Give reasons.
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6. Examine the gandhian influence on the Anti-Apartheid


Movement in South Africa.

7. Discuss D. Hardiman's views on alternative modernity.

8. Write short notes on any two of the following:

Civil Rights Movement in America


(a)

(b) Temple entry and social justice

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(c) Communal unity

(d) Constructive Programme


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Unique Paper Code : 232202
Name of Paper
Political Theory Concept &
Debates
Name of Course B.A. (Hons.) Political Science
Semester : II
Duration :3 hours
Maximum Marks :75

(Write your Roll No. on the top immediately


on receipt
of this question paper)
NoTE: Answers may be written either in
English or in
Hindi; but the same medium should be used
throughout the paper.

Atempt any four questions.


All questions carry equal marks.

1. Compare the negative


and positive concepts of
liberty
with reference to views of Issaiah Berlin.

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2. Discuss the concept of equality of resources with


special reference to ideas given by Ronald Dworkin.

3. Write a critical essay on John Rawls' theory of Justice.

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4. What are rights? How have the discourses on rights
evolved?

5. Examine the concept of global justice.

6. How important is the idea of freedom of belief and


expression in a liberal democratic society? Comment.

7. Discuss the concept of multiculturalism. Has it helped


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plural societies in the
contemporary world to accom-
modate diversities? Elaborate.

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8. Write short notes on


any two of the
following:
(a) Debates on Capital Punishment
(b) Affirmative Action
(c) Political Obligation
(d) Human Rights and Cultural Relativism.

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(b) HhTG 1aTE

(c) TT-tfee% azifara

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Your Roll No.

SI. No. of Q. Paper :6227 G

Unique Paper Code :232203

Name of the Course :B.A. (Hons) Political


Science
Name of the Paper :Political Processes in
India

Semester
TYme: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 75

Instructions for Candidates


(a) Write your Roll No. on the top immediately
on receipt of this question paper

(b) Answer may be written either in English


or in Hindi; but the same medium should
be used throughout the paper.

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(c) Attempt any four questions.

All questions equal marks.


(d) carry

1. Discuss the Congress system'. How has the


rise of regional parties led to the decline of
one party dominance in India ?

2. What are the major determinants of voting


behaviour in India ? Explain.

3. To what extent do you think have the


secessionist movements in Punjab and North-
East created a crisis of national unity in India.
Discuss.
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4. Distinguish between majority communalisn


and minority communalism. How has
communalism affected the fabric of India
democracy?

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5. How has the political mobilization of Dalits


impacted Indian politics.

6. Critically evaluate the implementation of


affirmative action policies in India.

7. How have the neo-liberal policies impacted the


welfarist nature of the Indian state ? Discuss.

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8. Write short notes on any two of the following:

(a) The Second Democratic


Upsurge
(b) Coalition politics

(c) Secularism in India

(d) Coercive dimension of the Indian state

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