wbnsou.ac.in Post-Graduate Political Science Model Question Paper Netaji Subhas Open University
Organisation : Netaji Subhas Open University – NSOU
Degree : Post-Graduate
Stream : Political Science
Year : 2017
Document Type : Model Question Paper
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NSOU PG Political Science Model Question Paper
1st Paper :
From July 2015 Enrolment Session
Time : 4 Hours
Full Marks : 100
Related / Similar Question Paper :
NSOU PG History Previous Years Question Papers
Weightage of Marks : 80%
** Special credit will be given for accuracy and relevance in the answer. Marks will be deducted for incorrect spelling, untidy work and illegible handwriting. The weightage for each question has been indicated in the margin.
Political Thought & Movements in Colonial India
1. Answer any two questions : 18 × 2 = 36
a) Examine Rammohan’s ideas on modernity & democracy in the context of modern Indian political thought.
b) Explain the principal features of Bankim Chandra’s concept of nationalism.
c) Analyse Rabindranath’s position on Nationalism.
d) Write an essay on the Dalit Movement in colonial India.
2. Answer any three questions : 12 × 3 = 36
a) Attempt an evaluation of Syed Ahmed Khan’s outlook on religion and politics.
b) Discuss the basic arguments of Gandhi’s nationalist political philosophy.
c) Analyse the basic features of Subhas Chandra Bose’s nationalist thought.
d) Can Vivekananda be seen as the first socialist thinker in India ? Give reason for your answer.
e) Examine M. N. Roy’s idea on ‘New Humanism’.
f) Discuss the different trends in theSwadeshi movement of Bengal.
3. Answer any four questions : 7 × 4 = 28
a) Write a short note on Tagore’s attitud towards preservation of nature and the fight against environmental degradation.
b) Why is ‘Anandamath’ regarded as a’nationalist novel’ ?
c) Can Gandhiji be regarded as an anarchist philosopher ? Give reasons for your answer.
d) Do you think that Nehru was influenced by Karl Marx ? Explain in brief.
e) What did Jayaprakash Narayan mean by ‘Total Revolution’ ?
f) Briefly examine the genesis of working class movement in pre-independence India.
g) Write a short note on tribal movements in colonial India.
h) Discuss briefly the role of Jyotiba Phule in dalit movement of India.
Politics in India Since Independence
1. Answer any two questions : 18 × 2 = 36
a) Discuss the process of institutionalisation of democracy in post-independence India and identify the major problems in this regard.
b) Write an essay on the evolution of Indian federal system and indicate its recent trends.
c) Bring out the changing nature of the party system in India and analyse its impact on electoral politics.
d) Write an essay on the changing nature and importance of dalit politics and movements in India.
2. Answer any three questions : 12 × 3 = 36
a) Examine the Marxist approach to the study of Indian politics.
b) Discuss the reasons for the growth of regionalism in Indian politics.
c) Discuss the nature and features of Public Interest Litigations (PIL).
d) Analyse the role of Panchayati Raj system in the preparation and implementation of decentralised planning.
e) Write a note on the importance of Casteidentity in the context of Indian politics.
f) Analyse the reasons for marginalisation of woman in Indian politics.
3. Answer any four questions : 7 × 4 = 28
a) What are the main arguments of the pluralists regarding the study of Indian politics ?
b) What do you mean by ‘Pseudo Secularism’ ?
c) What is meant by Co-operative federalism ?
d) What were the terms of reference of Kaka Kalelkar Commission ?
e) What is meant by ‘Coalition culture’ ?
f) Trace the origin of the debate on ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution of India.
g) Write a note on the pressure of business groups in Indian politics.
h) Indicate the impact of globalisation on worker’s movement in India.
Issues in Political Thought
1. Answer any two questions : 18 × 2 = 36
a) Define Secularism. Discuss the multiple dimensions of secularism.
b) Examine the notion of modern individualism in respect of the views of Friedrich Von Hayek and Isaiah Berlin.
c) Examine Rawls’ theory of justice.
d) Discuss the models of democracy as highlighted by David Held.
2. Answer any three questions : 12 × 3 = 36
a) Discuss the intellectual roots of the concept of Civil Society.
b) Explain the liberal theory of equality.
c) Discuss the basic principles of Syndical Socialism.
d) Examine the typologies of Nationalism.
e) Analyse the psychological and political interpretations of Fascism.
f) Explain Locke’s concept of Freedom.
3. Answer any four questions : 7 × 4 = 28
a) How does conservatism justify its defence of traditionalism ?
b) Write a short note on Human Rights.
c) What were the conditions prescribed by J.S. Mill for the success of democracy ?
d) What do you mean by ‘Veil of ignorance’ ?
e) What is the difference between ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ secularism ?
f) What is meant by the ‘third wave of democratization’ ?
g) Attempt a brief evaluation of Anarchism.
h) Discuss, in brief, the causes of Revolution.