Section - B
210
12
Maximum Marks : 12
2014-2015
(Assignment)
200
Master of Arts Programme
Subject
: Political Science
300
Note : Short Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 200 to
300 Words. All Questions are compulsory.
Subject Code : MAPS
4.
01
2
Course Code : MAPS-01
`The middle age was essentially unpolitical' comment on the
above statement.
Course Title : History of Western
Political Thought
from Plato to Burke.
5.
2
Discuss Aristotle's concept of Ideal state.
30
Maximum Marks : 30
800
1000
6.
2
Discuss Bodin's theory of sovereighty.
7.
Note : Long Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 800 to
1000 Words. Answer All questions. All questions are
compulsory.
2
Analyse the conflict between church and state during the
middle age.
8.
2
Explain the J.S. Mill's vies on liberty.
Section ‘A’
9.
18
Maximum Marks : 18
Why is Burke regarded as the father of modern conservatism.

1.
6
Examine the contribution of St. Augustine to the History of
Political thought.
2.
6
Discuss the contribution of Plato to western political thought.
3.
6
"Machiavelli was the child of his age". Discuss.
2
Section - B
211
12
Maximum Marks : 12
2014-2015
(Assignment)
200
Note : Short Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 200 to
300 Words. All Questions are compulsory.
Master of Arts Programme
Subject
: Political History
300
4.
Subject Code : MAPS
2
Write Kautilya’s Mandal Theory.
02
Course Code : MAPS-02
5.
Course Title : Ancient Indian
Political Thought
2
Describe saptang theory of state in ancient Indian political
thought.
30
Maximum Marks : 30
800
1000
6.
2
Note : Long Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 800 to
1000 Words. Answer All questions. All questions are
compulsory.
Describe the concept of political morality in Mahabharat.
7.
2
Write Arthshastra Tradition in ancient Indian thought.
8.
Section ‘A’
Describe Inter-state relations as depicted in Mahabhart.
18
Maximum Marks : 18
9.
1.
6
Describe the main features of Ancient Indian Political
Thought.
2.
6
Discuss Manu’s ideas on Dharma and Danda.
3.
6
Discuss Manu’s views on origin and nature of state.
2
2
Discuss the origin and nature of the state as outlined in
Mahabharat.

Section - B
212
12
Maximum Marks : 12
2014-2015
(Assignment)
200
Master of Arts Programme (M.A.)
Subject
: Political Science
Subject Code :
Note : Short Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 200 to
300 Words. All Questions are compulsory.
MAPS
4.
03
Course Title : Comparative Politics
300
2
Write a short note on pressure group.
Course Code: MAPS-03
5.
30
Maximum Marks : 30
800
1000
2
Describe the merits and demerits of Multi Party system.
6.
2
Describe the merits and demerits of Democracy.
Note : Long Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 800 to
1000 Words. Answer All questions. All questions are
compulsory.
7.
2
Describe the functions of Political Parties.
8.
Section ‘A’
2
Critically analysis Fedual form of Government.
18
Maximum Marks : 18
9.
2
Discuss the features of Parliamentary system.
1.
6
Discuss the importance of comparative politics.
2.
6
Describe the characteristics of traditional approach to
comparative politics.
3.
6
Discuss the Necessity of System Analysis.

Section - B
213
12
Maximum Marks : 12
2014-2015
(Assignment)
200
Note : Short Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 200 to
300 Words. All Questions are compulsory.
Master of Arts Programme (M.A.)
Subject
: Political Science
Subject Code :
300
MAPS
4.
04
2
Explain the position of Indian Vice-President.
Course Code: MAPS-04
5.
Course Title : Indian Government and
Politics
2
Explain the composition and powers of Parliament.
6.
30
Maximum Marks : 30
800
1000
2
Explain the position of Governor in State politics.
7.
Note : Long Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 800 to
1000 Words. Answer All questions. All questions are
compulsory.
2
Examine the jurisdiction of Supreme Court of India.
8.
2
Explain the unitary features of Indian Constitution.
9.
Section ‘A’
18
Maximum Marks : 18
1.
Explain emergency powers of the Indian President.

6
Describe main federal features of Indian constitution.
2.
6
Write a short note on Directive Principles of State Policy.
3.
6
Write a critical note on Fundamental Rights.
2
Section - B
214
12
Maximum Marks : 12
2014-2015
(Assignment)
: Political Science
Subject Code :
MAPS
4.
05
Course Title : Public Administration
300
Note : Short Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 200 to
300 Words. All Questions are compulsory.
Master of Arts Programme (M.A.)
Subject
200
Course Code: MAPS-05
30
Maximum Marks : 30
800
1000
2
Explain Hierarchy.
5.
2
Discuss the importance of Administative Tribunals.
6.
2
Clarify the differences between staff and Line agencies.
Note : Long Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 800 to
1000 Words. Answer All questions. All questions are
compulsory.
7.
2
Explain legislative control over Public Administation.
8.
Section ‘A’
2
Write your views on welfare Administration.
18
Maximum Marks : 18
1.
6
Define Public Administration and argue the case for and
against Public Administration being science.
2.
6
Examine the contribution of Riggs to the study of Public
Administration.
3.
6
Define the Comparative Public Administration. Discuss its
nature and scope.
9.
2
Describe the meaning of Public Service and also explain its
characteristics.

215
Section - B
12
Maximum Marks : 12
2014-2015
(Assignment)
200
300
Master of Arts Programme (B.A.)
Subject
: Political Science
Subject Code :
Note : Short Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 200 to
300 Words. All Questions are compulsory.
MAPS
06
4.
2
Course Code: MAPS-06
Course Title : Modern Indian
Political Thought
Critically examine the political liberalism of Raja Ram Mohan
Roy.
30
Maximum Marks : 30
800
1000
5.
2
Evaluate the ideas of Aurabindo Ghose on nationalism.
6.
Note : Long Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 800 to
1000 Words. Answer All questions. All questions are
compulsory.
Discuss the main political ideas of Tagore.
7.
2
Discuss the social ideas of Ranade.
Section ‘A’
8.
18
Maximum Marks : 18
1.
2
2
Discuss the Aurabindo’s theory of human unity.
6
Discuss the meaning and characteristics of Indian renaissance.
2.
6
Discuss the contribution of Raja Ram Mohan Roy in Indian
renaissance.
3.
6
Discuss the contribution of Gopal Krishna Gokhla in the
growth of liberalism.
9.
2
Evaluate the idea of Bal Gangadhar Tilak an nationalism.

Section - B
216
12
Maximum Marks : 12
2014-2015
(Assignment)
200
Master of Arts Programme
Subject
: Political Science
300
Note : Short Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 200 to
300 Words. All Questions are compulsory.
Subject Code : MAPS
4.
07
2
Discuss Mao's views on Revolution.
Course Code : MAPS-07
5.
Course Title : History of Western
Political Thought
from Bantham to
Mao
2
Write Mill's views on Democracy.
6.
2
Discuss Bentham views on Law.
7.
30
Maximum Marks : 30
800
2
Critically examine Austins theory of sovereignty.
1000
8.
Note : Long Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 800 to
1000 Words. Answer All questions. All questions are
compulsory.
9.
2

18
Maximum Marks : 18
1.
6
Critically examine the concept of state of Hegal.
2.
6
Discuss Lenin's ideas on state and Revolution.
6
Discuss Marx's views on class struggle.
Spencer's theory of evolution.
Discuss the main Political ideas of William Mcdaugall.
Section ‘A’
3.
2
Section - B
217
12
Maximum Marks : 12
2014-2015
(Assignment)
200
Note : Short Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 200 to
300 Words. All Questions are compulsory.
Master of Arts Programme (M.A.)
Subject
: Political Science
Subject Code : MAPS
4.
08
Course Title : International Politics
300
2
Write a short note on neo-realistic approach.
Course Code : MAPS-08
5.
30
Maximum Marks : 30
800
1000
2
What is capability? Discuss power and capability.
6.
2
Discuss the concept of collective Security.
Note : Long Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 800 to
1000 Words. Answer All questions. All questions are
compulsory.
7.
2
Describe the main features of Foreign Policy.
8.
Section ‘A’
2
Discuss the new trends of 'Cold war.'
18
Maximum Marks : 18
9.
2
Analysis the main determinants of foreign policy.

1.
6
Discuss the 'Realistic Approach' of International politics.
2.
6
Discuss the concept of the Balance of power.
3.
6
Describe the relevance of the non-alignment movement.
218
Section - B
12
Maximum Marks : 12
2014-2015
(Assignment)
200
300
Master of Arts Programme (M.A.)
Subject
: Political Science
Note : Short Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 200 to
300 Words. All Questions are compulsory.
Subject Code : MAPS
4.
09
Course Title
: International Law
Course Code : MAPS-09
2
Distinguish between International Law and National Law.
30
Maximum Marks : 30
800
1000
5.
2
Explain the rules of acrial warfare.
6.
Note : Long Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 800 to
1000 Words. Answer All questions. All questions are
compulsory.
Section ‘A’
2
Write your views on Human Rights.
7.
2
What are Prize Courts? Explain.
8.
18
Maximum Marks : 18
1.
2
What is meaning of neutrality? Clarify.
9.
6
2
Evaluate the role of united nations for world peace.

Discuss the nature and scope of International law.
2.
6
What is extradition? Describe the necessary conditions for
extradition.
3.
6
Discuss the peacefull means of settlement of International
disputes.
Section - B
219
12
Maximum Marks : 12
2014-2015
(Assignment)
200
Note : Short Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 200 to
300 Words. All Questions are compulsory.
Master of Arts Programme
Subject
: Political History
4.
Subject Code : MAPS
10
2
Examine the concept of minimum state of Robert-Nozick.
Course Code : MAPS-10
5.
Course Title : Contemporary
Political Thought
2
Describe the views of Vogelin on society.
6.
30
Maximum Marks : 30
800
1000
2
Explain Macpherson’s concept of creative freedom.
7.
Note : Long Answer Questions. Answer should be given in 800 to
1000 Words. Answer All questions. All questions are
compulsory.
2
Write the views of Hannah Arendt on totalitariasim.
8.
2
Write the views of Michael Oakshott on nature of politics.
9.
Section ‘A’
2
Discuss Michael Walzar’s Phralistic concept of equality.
18
Maximum Marks : 18
1.

6
Discuss John Rowls theory of justice.
2.
Evaluate the contribution of
contemporary political thought.
300
Michael
Oakshott
6
to
3.
6
What is Post-Modernism? Describe the critical analysis of it
by Jurgan Habermas.