I. Comment on the following in about 150 words 15
"The State is a creation of nature and
man is by nature a political animal."
(Aristotle)
"The worth of a State ... is the worth of
individuals composing it." (J. S. Mill)
Hobbes as an individualist
Views of Ganqhi and Ambedkar on
'social justice'

2. Make an assessment of the post-colonial
understanding of State. 30
Examine the significance of the
behavioural revolution in politics. 30
3. It is said where there is no law there
is no liberty. Give your views on this
statement. 30
Examine the debate on the 'End of Ideology'. 30

4 Attempt a comparative examination of
the views of Marx and Weber on 'Power'. 30
Examine tne 'Participatory Model of
Democracy'. 30

Section-B
5. Comment on the following in about
150 words each

Dalit perspective on Indian National
Movement
Significance of the Civil Disobedience
Movement
Role of National Commission. for
Scheduled Castes
Trade unions as pressure group in
Indian politics

6. Examine the significance of the
Directive Principles of State Policy in
achieving the goal of socio-economic
justice. 30
In normal conditions, the Governor is a
constitutional executive but in case of
constitutional crisis, he can become a
powerful and effective executive.
Discuss. · 30
7. Critically examine and comment on the
assertion given below in about 200 words. 20

It is not constitutional law but political
factors that ultimately determine
Centre-States relations in India.
Indian politics has influenced caste and
caste has influenced Indian politics.
Secularism in Indian politics is a myth.

8. Make an assessmertt of the role of the
Election Commission of India in the
conduct of free and fair elections. 30
Examine the changing pattern of
electoral behaviour in India. 30