Political Science & International Relations - 2019 Test 11: Time Allowed: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Max Marks: 120

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Political Science & International Relations - 2019

Test 11
Time Allowed: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Max Marks: 120
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1. All questions are compulsory.
2. All questions are for 15 marks each.
3. Word limit for each question is 200 words.
4. Content of the answer is more important than its length.
5. Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the admission
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9. Write the test in exam atmosphere.
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Que.1 It is true that because of behavioural approach the status of the

discipline political science was revived yet overemphasis on
quantification of data made it sterile and irrelevant? Critically
examine.
Que.2 “The Rawlsian conception of justice as fairness seeks to identify the

kernel of “overlapping consensus”, that is shared intuitive ideas
sufficient to underwrite a just constitutional regime”. Elucidate.
“Though Marx is best known for his passionate attack on capitalism,

Que.3
he also presents us with serious philosophic and cultural arguments”.
Discuss.
What do you understand by “Public-Private” debate? Identify the

Que.4
ambiguities that prevails in the understanding of feminist perception
of politics.
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Que.5 Fixing Indian judicial system’s problem is “truly monumental”. It is

deeply systematic, with many stakeholders and divergent interests.
Discuss.
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Discuss the “median voter theory” given by Anthony Downs on the

Que.6
basis of the recent elections in Rajasthan, M.P. and Chhattisgarh,
explain the key determinants of electoral behaviour in India.
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Que.7 Critically evaluate the performance of the National Commission for

Scheduled Castes, towards empowerment of the members of the
community.
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Que.8
Though Prophet of Indian nationalism, Aurobindo introduced
religious obscurantism & mysticism in politics, thus attacked the
secular nature of the movement. Critically examine. What are the
weaknesses in the present structure of the Election Commission.
Explain with reference to some recent controversies.
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Space for Rough Work
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Space for Rough Work
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Political Science & International Relations - 2019

Test 11
Time Allowed: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Max Marks: 120
1. It is true that because of behavioural approach the status of the discipline

political science was revived yet overemphasis on quantification of data made
it sterile and irrelevant? Critically examine.
2. “The Rawlsian conception of justice as fairness seeks to identify the kernel of
“overlapping consensus”, that is shared intuitive ideas sufficient to underwrite
a just constitutional regime”. Elucidate.
3. “Though Marx is best known for his passionate attack on capitalism, he also
presents us with serious philosophic and cultural arguments”. Discuss.
4. What do you understand by “Public-Private” debate? Identify the ambiguities
that prevails in the understanding of feminist perception of politics.
5. Fixing Indian judicial system’s problem is “truly monumental”. It is deeply
systematic, with many stakeholders and divergent interests. Discuss.
6. Discuss the “median voter theory” given by Anthony Downs on the basis of the
recent elections in Rajasthan, M.P. and Chhattisgarh, explain the key
determinants of electoral behaviour in India.
7. Critically evaluate the performance of the National Commission for Scheduled
Castes, towards empowerment of the members of the community.
8. Though Prophet of Indian nationalism, Aurobindo introduced religious
obscurantism & mysticism in politics, thus attacked the secular nature of the
movement. Critically examine.
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Time Allowed: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Max Marks: 120

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All the best for next test..!!!

Que.1 It is true that because of behavioural approach the status of the

Que.2 “The Rawlsian conception of justice as fairness seeks to identify the

“Though Marx is best known for his passionate attack on capitalism,

What do you understand by “Public-Private” debate? Identify the

Que.5 Fixing Indian judicial system’s problem is “truly monumental”. It is

Discuss the “median voter theory” given by Anthony Downs on the

Que.7 Critically evaluate the performance of the National Commission for

Space for Rough Work

Space for Rough Work

Political Science & International Relations - 2019

1. It is true that because of behavioural approach the status of the discipline

Tips for Writing Good Answers:-

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