Name of the University : Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Department : Political Science (DD & CE)
Degree : M.A
Subject Code/Name : DPS11/Political Ideas And Theories
Year : I
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MS Political Ideas Sample Question
Sub. Code : DPS 11
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2014.
First Year — Non-Semester
Political Science — Main — DD & CE :
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Model Questions
Political Ideas And Theories :
(For those who joined in July 2007-08 onwards)
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A : (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions :
1. Define Political Science and bring out its Importance.
2. What are the distinctive features of the State?
3. Distinguish between State and Government.
4. Explain the characteristics of Sovereignty.
5. Examine the Utilitarian view of the functions of the State.
6. What are the characteristics of an Imperial State?
7. Discuss the different kinds of Equality.
8. Point out the merits and demerits of Democracy.
SECTION B : (5 × 15 = 75 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following :
9. Justify the claims of Political Science to be Science.
10. Write an essay on Communist State.
11. Describe J.S. Mill’s views on Liberty.
12. Define Ideal State and describe its nature.
13. Describe the different kinds of Democracy.
14. Explain the nature and scope of Multi-cultural States.
15. Write an essay on Social Inclusion.
16. Discuss the Pros and cons of the Corporate State.
APRIL 2015
Sub. Code : DPS 11
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, :
First Year — Non–Semester
Political Science — DD & CE
POLITICAL IDEAS AND THEORIES :
(For those who joined in July 2007–2008 onwards)
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A : (5 * 5 = 25 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions :
1. Write a short note on the definition of Political Science.
2. Discuss the difference between ‘nation and state’.
3. What do you mean by ideal states?
4. Give an account of the ‘‘Theory of Divine Rights of Kings’’.
5. Bring out the relationship between Liberty and Equality.
6. Define Political sovereignty.
7. Explain the difference between Law and Morality.
8. Give a brief account of welfare state.
SECTION B : (5 * 15 = 75 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following :
9. Compare and contrast a state with society, association and government.
10. What do you understand by the term imperialism? Discuss its merits and demerits.
11. Give an account of the process of evolution of the state from the primitive times to the modern state.
12. Examine the classification of modern states.
13. What are the various ways in which the liberty can be safeguarded in a modern state?
14. Explain the various meanings of the term liberty. What is the difference between liberty and law?
15. Define law. What are its chief sources?
16. What is democracy? Discuss its chief principles and different forms.
NOVEMBER 2013
Sub. Code : DPS 11
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, First Year — Non- Semester
Political Science — (DD & CE)
POLITICAL IDEAS AND THEORIES :
(For those who joined in July 2007-08 onwards)
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A : (5 * 5 = 25 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions :
1. Define Political Science and discuss its scope.
2. What are the elements have made contribution in the Evolution of State?
3. Write a short note on Pluralist State.
4. Define Liberty. Discuss the various kinds of Liberty.
5. Discuss the relation between Liberty and Equality.
6. What do you understand by Sovereignty?
7. Explain the characteristics of Democratic State.
8. Discuss the importance of Welfare State.
SECTION B : (5 * 15 = 75 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following :
9. Discuss the functions of Modern State.
10. Analyze the relation between Nation – State and State – Nation.
11. Distinguish State from Society, Community, Association and Government.
12. Explain the basic characteristics of Dictatorial State.
13. Critically examine the Austin’s theory of Sovereignty.
14. Define Equality and discuss its various forms.
15. What is Power? Explain the nature of Political Power.
16. Write an essay on Communist State.
Political Ideas In Ancient And Contemporary India :
(For those who joined in July 2007-08 onwards)
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A : (5 * 5 = 25 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions :
1. Explain Political idea’s of Manusmriti.
2. Write a short note on Mahabharata.
3. What is Satyagraha?
4. Write a short note on Aurobindo’s theory of Human unity.
5. Discuss the role of Tilak as a social reformers.
6. Explain the early life of Jayaprakash Narayan.
7. Examine the Subhas Chandra Bose role in freedom movement.
8. What is Ahimsa?