Name of the Organization : Tamil Nadu Open University
Degree : MA Political Science
Document Type : Sample Question Paper
Year : 2015
Subject : Elements Of Political Theory

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MA Political Science Question Paper :
Time : 3 hours
Maximum marks : 75
PART A : (3 × 5 = 15 marks)
Answer any THREE questions in about 300 words each.
1. Define political science. Explain the nature of political science.
2. Discuss the relationship between state and nation.
3. Explain the procedure for constitutional amendment.
4. Write a note on erosion of sovereignty.
5. Bring out the significance of citizenship.

PART B : (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 1,200 words each.
6. “Political Science is both a Science and an Art” – Comment.
7. Discuss the scope of political science.
8. Mention in detail the elements of State.
9. Describe the classification of Government.
10. Examine the theory of separation of powers.

Western Political Thought :
Answer any THREE questions in about 300 words each. :
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain plato’s theory of justice.
2. Discuss Marsiglio’s concept of popular sovereignty.
3. Describe Hobbe’s concept of state of nature.
4. Explain J.S. Mill views on democracy.
5. Examine T.H. Greens theory of rights.

Answer any FOUR questions in about 1,200 words each. :
All questions carry equal marks.
6. Write an essay on plato’s theory of communism.
7. Describe St. Aquinosis reconciliation of faith and reason.
8. Examine the social contract theory of Hobbe’s.
9. Explain Bentham’s principle of utility.

Indian Governments And Politics :
Answer any THREE questions in about 300 words each.
1. Write a note on constituent assembly.
2. Mention the ideologies reflected in the Preamble.
3. Describe the functions of the speaker.
4. Explain the key role of finance commission.
5. Analyse the impact of language in Indian politics.

Answer any FOUR questions in about 1,200 words each. :
6. Explain the development of constitutional frame work of Indian Government.
7. Examine the main provisions of the Government of Indian Act 1935.
8. Describe the powers and functions of high court of a state.
POLITICAL THOUGHT (PLATO TO MAO)
Time : 3 hours Maximum
marks : 75
PART A : (3 * 5 = 15 marks)
Answer any THREE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain Plato’s theory of Communism.
2. Describe Aristotle’s views on classification of Government.
3. What are the safeguards prescribed by Machiavelli for the preservation of a State?
4. Discuss Hobbes View’s on Sovereignty.
5. Explain Lock’s theory of Property.

PART B : (4 * 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
6. Critically analyse Aristotle’s justification of Slavery.
7. Explain the theory of Scientific Socialism expounded by Karl Marx.
8. J.S.Mill was the greatest expounded of individual liberty-Comment.
9. “Imperalism is the highest form of Capitalism (Lenin). Explain.
10. Describe Rousseau’s Theory of General Will.
11. Examine the Plato’s theory of Ideal State.
12. Discuss Mao’s Contribution to Political thought.