MA Political Science Model Question Paper Tamil Nadu Open University : www.tnou.ac.in

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M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – JUNE 2008.
(AY 2003-04 to CY 2005)
Second Year
Political Science
INDIAN POLITICAL THOUGHT
PG–435 MPS–5

Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 75

http://www.tnou.ac.in/index_files/QUES/PGMODEL2008.htm
http://www.tnou.ac.in/index_files/QUES/MPS/MSP5.doc

PART A — (3 × 5 = 15 marks)

Answer any THREE questions in about 300 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.

1.Explain the system of Justice according to Manu.
2.Explain the concept of Fort given by Thiruvalluvar in his Thirukkural.
3.Bring out the economic ideas of Gopala Krishna Gokhale.
4.Explain Nehru’s views about Nationalism.
5.Why did Periyar E.V. Ramasamy advocate communal representation?

PART B — (4 ? 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions in about 1,200 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.

6.Examine the Saptanga theory of the political system as given by Kautilya.
7.Analyse the importance of the King according to Thiruvalluvar.
8.Discuss Tilak’s views about Swaraj.
9.Analyse Gandhij’s views on religion.
10.Examine Nehru’s views on Non-Alignment.
11.‘‘Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is considered as Modern Manu’’– Discuss.
12.Critically examine the language policy of Periyar E.V. Ramasamy.