Importance of the Study

The study of political science is very useful and valuable. Its knowledge
is essential and relevant to both the ruler and the ruled. The significance of the
study of political science is discussed below:

1. Imparting Knowledge of the state

- The primary aim of the study of political science is to inculcate
knowledge of the State-its origin, nature, structure and functions.
Knowledge about the State is of great significance to modern man.
2. Imparting knowledge of government and administration
- The administrators, political leaders and diplomats, who conduct the
afairs of the state, also require sound knowledge of political science in
order to perform their functions with efficiency. An administrator who has
no knowledge of political science is bound to be failure.
 3. Imparting knowledge about the world
-However, apart from these utilitarian considerations, the acquisition of
knowledge of political science enriches one’s mind and widen one’s
intellectual horizon.
4. Creation of democratic values
- The study of political science has assumed special importance in
modern times in all democratic countries.
5. Creation of good citizenship
- - The study of political science is valuable for creating good citizenship
and securing unity of the nation.
6. Lesson of cooperation and Toleration
- Political science also teaches the lesson of cooperation, adjustment and
toleration