Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 200
PART-I
Note: - Attempt all questions. Answer
should be limited to maximum of 50 words in each case. Each question carries 4
marks.
(a) Who are the proponents of the
social contract theory?
(b) With whom do we associate the
negative conception of liberty?
(c) Give two examples of political
rights that citizens enjoy in a democracy.
(d) What do you mean by the first
past the post system?
(e) Give two examples of countries
that follow the federal model of governance.
(f) Which political leaders were
associated with the Home Rule movement?
(g) Distinguish between the Cabinet
and Council of Ministers.
(h) Who appoints the judges of the
Supreme Court of India?
(i) Which provisions in the Indian
Constitution can be amended by a simple majority?
(j) What is the major distinction
between a political party and a pressure group?
(k) What do you understand by
détente?
(l) Who were the founders of the
non-alignment movement?
(m) In which year did the WTO
officially commence to function and where are its headquarters?
(n) What is the strength of the House
of Representatives in the US Congress?
(o) What is a referendum?
PART-II
Note: - Attempt all questions. Answer
should be limited to maximum of 150 words in each case. Each question carries 8
marks.
(a) Briefly explain the monistic view
of sovereignty.
(b) What do you mean by equality of
capabilities?
(c) What are the major views of
anarchism in relation to the state?
(d) Distinguish between power and
authority.
(e) Briefly outline the political
conditions under which the Indian National Congress was formed.
(f) Why is the Prime Minister of
India called primus inter pares?
(g) State the significance of the
Directive Principles of State Policy.
(h) How relevant is the Non-alignment
movement today?
(i) Give a few recent examples of the
peace keeping operations undertaken by the UN.
(j) What is the role of conventions
in the working of the British constitution?
PART-III
Note: - Attempt all questions. Answer
should be limited to maximum of 500 words in each case. Each question carries
20 marks.
(a) Are liberty and equality
compatible with each other? Explain.
(b) How would you explain the role of
caste and religion in Indian politics?
(c) ‘Owing to processes related to
globalization, the role of supranational organisations is growing in significance.’
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