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P.T.O.
MAR IVANIOS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Reg. No. :.………………… Name :.………………….
First Semester B.A. Degree Examination, November 2016
First Degree Programme under CBCSS
Complementary Course: Political Science I (for Economics)
AUPS131.1a: Principles of Political Science
Common for Regular 2016 Admn. and Improvement 2015 Admn.
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
SECTION A
Answer ALL the following terms each in one or two sentences.
1. Nation State.
2. Political Pluralism
3. Philosophical Approach.
4. Political Culture.
5. Deductive Method in Political Science.
6. Class War.
7. Political Socialization.
8. Inter Disciplinary Approach.
9. Relevance and Action.
10. Sarvodaya.
(10 1 10 Marks)
SECTION B
Write short notes on any EIGHT of the following, not exceeding a paragraph.
11. Distinguish between Politics and Political Science.
12. How Globalization affects the Nation State system in Contemporary Politics.
13. Explain the relationship between Political Science and Psychology.
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14. Explain the concept of State of Nature as defined by Thomas Hobbes?
15. Define state and explain its main elements.
16. Comment how religious fundamentalism paralyses democratic culture and institutions.
17. Explain Rousseau's theory of General will.
18. How do Economic factors influence political science
19. What are the main features of Political Monism
20. Explain the importance of Normative approach in political science.
21. Explain Liberal concept of State.
22. Explain Marxian concept of Dialectical Materialism.
2 16 Marks)
SECTION C
Short essay type Answer any SIX questions, each not to exceed one and a half page.
23. Explain the importance of Post Behavioral revolution in Political Science.
24. Explain how historical factors affect the study of Political Science.
25. Explain the relevance of Gandhian philosophy in the 21st century.
26. What are the limitations of Traditional Approach
27. Discuss the various perspectives of Political Science.
28. Bring out the pluralistic theory of sovereignty.
29. Critically examines the Marxian concept of Surplus Value.
30. Explain how terrorism affects the enjoyment of human rights.
31. Give a note on trends of Political Economy in the era of Globalisation.
4 24 Marks)
SECTION D
Long essay type Answer any TWO questions, each not exceeding three pages.
32. Critically evaluate the basic features of Marxian philosophy.
33. Explain the relevance of Behavioral Revolution in Political Science.
34. Give a detailed account of J.S Mill's theory Political Pluralism.
35. Explain Social Contract theory about the origin of the State.
15 30 Marks)