Download OU BA 1st Year 1st Sem 14501 Political Science Understanding Political Theory 2019 Dec Question Paper

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Code No. 14501

B.A. I-Semester (CBCS) (New) Examination, November / December 2019

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Subject : Political Science

(DSC) Paper – I : Understanding Political Theory

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80

PART – A (5 x 4 = 20 Marks)

(Short Answer Type)

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Note: Answer any FIVE of the following questions.

1. Value Fact-dichotomy
2. State of Nature
3. Kinship
4. Political Liberty

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5. Feminist theory of equality
6. Nationalism
7. Collective responsibility
8. Social Media

PART – B (5 x 12 = 60 Marks)

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(Essay Answer Type)

Note: Answer ALL from the following questions.

1. (a) What is Political Theory? Explain its significance.

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   (b) Write an essay on Normative Political Theory.
2. (a) Discuss the importance of Evolutionary theories of the origin of the State.

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   (b) Examine the challenges to the Sovereign State in the era of globalization.
3. (a) Write a note on Marxist theory of Liberty.

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   (b) Explain the Liberal Theory of Justice.
4. (a) Evaluate the various strands of Liberalism.

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   (b) Explain the concept of Multiculturalism.

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5. (a) Write a note on the Powers and Functions of Judiciary.

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   (b) Analyze the importance of Pressure groups in a Democracy.

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