IAS Mains Political Science 2001
Paper I
Section A

Comment on any three of the following in about 200 words each: (20 × 3 60)

Relevance of contextualist approach to the study of political theory.

Polyarchy.

Validity of the statement that most prominent among Gandhian principles are non-violence, adherence to truth and dignity of labour.

Constitution as a power map

Defence ideology. Critically examine the End of Ideology Debate

What are the major components of Modern Indian Political Though? Examine then with reference to Gandhi and M N Roy

Critically examine Marxist theory of the state with reference to the dictatorship of the proletariat

Section B

Comment on any THREE of the following in about 200 words each: (20 × 3 60)

The debate over judicial activism in India.

Impact of disinvestment and privatization on planning in India.

Concept of committed bureaucracy.

Factors for the growth of regionalism in India.

Critically examine the impact of the national movement on the making of the constitution of India

Indian democracy began with the unique advantages of an efficient civil service and a well organized political party yet its record is dismal. What are the causes for such poor performance

The women activists did not support Quota till 1974. What led to the subsequent change in their stand