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H.S FIRST-YEAR TEST EXAMINATION, 2022 SUBJECT: POLITICAL SCIENCE

FULL MARKS: 25

TIME: 1.00 HOUR

1. Answer the following questions: 1x5

তলত দিয়া প্ৰশ্নব াৰৰ উত্তৰ দলখা।

(a) Who was the president of the Constituent Assembly of India?

ভাৰতৰ সংদ ধান সভাৰ সভাপদত ক ান আদিল?

(b) By which amendment of the constitution of India, the ‘Right to Property was removed as a Fundamental Rights?

ভাৰতীয় সংদ ধানৰ ক ানব া সংব াধনীৰ জদৰয়বত সম্পদত্তৰ অদধ াৰব া ক ৌদল অদধ াৰৰ পৰা

াদতল ৰা হৈদিল?

2. Write two functions of the Constitution. 2

সংদ ধানৰ িু া াৰ্ দলখা।

3. Write any two characteristics of Rights. 2

অদধ াৰৰ দৰ্ব াবনা িু া হ দ ষ্ট্য দলখা।

4. Write four differences between Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principle of State Policy.

ক ৌদল অদধ াৰ আৰু দনবিয নীদতৰ াজত চাদৰ া প্ৰবভি দলখা।

5. Write a note on John Rawl’s theory of Justice. 4

জন ৰলিৰ নযায় তত্ত্বব াৰ ওপৰত এ া ক া া দলখা।

6. Explain the Emergency Powers of the President of India. 5

ভাৰতৰ ৰাষ্ট্ৰপদতৰ জৰুৰী ালীন ক্ষ তাস ূৈৰ দ ষবয় আবলাচনা ৰা।

Or/অথ া

Discuss the powers and functions of Rajya Sabha. 5

ৰাজযসভাৰ ক্ষ তা আৰু াৰ্াৱলী আবলাচনা ৰা।

7. Discuss the differences between Negative and Positive Liberty. 5

স াৰাত্ম আৰু ন াৰাত্ম স্বাধীনতাৰ াজৰ পাখ যস ূৈ আবলাচনা ৰা।

Or/অথ া

Discuss the various dimensions of Equality. 5

স তাৰ দ দভন্ন দি ব াৰ আবলাচনা ৰা।

ONLINE MOCK TEST FOR THE OTBE (OPEN TEXT BOOK EXAMINATION) 2021

Paper: Western Political Thinkers Paper : 5.1

Semester: 5th (Major) Full Marks: 42

Time: Three Hours

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1. Answer any three of the following questions as directed: 1x3=3

a. “The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles” Who said this?

b. Who wrote the book, “The Prince”?

c. “Manu separated religion from politics”. ( write true or false)

d. “The best political association is the one which controlled by the middle class” who commented?

e. Who was the author of ‘The Communist Manifesto’?

2. Answer any three of the following questions: 2x3=6

a. Mention two books written by Machiavelli.

b. Mention two particular causes of revolution according to Aristotle.

c. Write any two advises of Machiavelli on Statecraft.

d. Write the name of any two books written by Hobbes.

3. Answer the following questions: 4x2=8

a. Briefly discuss the classification of Constitution by Aristotle.

b. Write a note on Rousseau’s concept of ‘General Will’.

4. Answer any three of the following questions: 5x3=15

a. Briefly discuss Hobbes’ view of the state of nature.

b. Explain Marx’s theory of value.

c. Briefly discuss Locke’s idea on property.

d. Write a note on Marx’s principle of dialectical materialism.

5. Answer any one of the following questions: 10

a. What contribution did Machiavelli make to the history of political thought?

b. Explain Augustine’s idea on religion and politics.

c. Evaluate the idea of Plato’s Ideal State.

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Paper: Select Constitutions I Paper: 5.2

Semester: 5th (Major) Full Marks: 42 Time: Three Hours

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1. Answer any three of the following questions as directed : 1x3=3

(a) “There is no such thing as constitution of England”. Who said this?

(b) In which year ‘Magna Carta’ was singed?

(d) Name the author of the book ‘The Law of the Constitution’?

(e) Which article of the U.S Constitution provides its amending procedure?

2. Name the two Veto powers of the president of USA. 2

3. Write two powers and functions of the supreme court of USA. 2

4. What do you mean by ‘Rule of Law’? 2

5. Write the answer of any two the following Questions : 4x2=8

(a) Discuss briefly about the amendment procedure of the constitution of the USA.

(b) Discuss the position of the speaker of the House of Commons.

(d) What are the reasons for the supremacy of the cabinet in England?

6. Write short notes on any three of the following: 5x3=15

(a) “The king is dead, long live the king”.

(b) Main features of the US Constitution.

(D) Difference between House of Lords of the UK and the Senate in USA.

7. “The Prime Minister is the Keystone of the Cabinet arch in England”. Explain 10

Why is the Senate of the USA Called the most powerful second chamber in the world? Give reason for your answer.

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Paper: Understanding Political Theory Paper Code: POL HC 1016

Semester: 1st (Honours) Full Marks: 56

Time: Three Hours

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1. Answer any five of the following questions as directed: 1x5=5

a. Mention one traditional approach to the study of Political Science.

b. Feminism is a protest against what?

c. Name one supporter of post-modernism.

d. In a democratic state, sovereign power lies in the hands of whom?

e. Mention any one feature of post-behaviouralism.

f. Mention any one device of direct democracy.

2. Answer any four of the following questions very briefly: 2x4=8

a. What are the two main pillars of Liberalism?

b. Mention two main features of conservatism.

c. Mention two demerits of direct democracy.

d. What is plebiscite?

e. Mention two major areas of the scope of Political Science.

3. Write short notes on any two of the following: 4x2=8

a. Deliberative democracy

b. Feminism

c. Historical approach

d. Conditions essential for successful working of democracy

4. Answer any three of the following questions: 5x3=15

a. Define political theory and mention its key features.

b. Explain the differences between Marxism and Liberalism.

c. What is proportional representation? Mention two arguments in favour of proportional representation.

d. Discuss the determinants of political participation.

5. Answer any two of the following questions: 10x2=20

a. Critically examine the features of Anarchist Political Theory.

b. What is behaviouralism? What are its basic elements?

c. Discuss about the evolution of the idea of democracy.

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Paper: Constitutional Government and Democracy in India Paper Code: POL HC 1026

Semester: 1st (Honours) Full Marks: 56

Time: Three Hours

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1. Answer the following as directed: 1x5

a. Who said, “Indian constitution is a Quasi Federal”?

b. In which article of the Indian constitution has mentioned the abolition of Untouchability?

c. Who decides whether a bill is a money bill or not in the parliament of India?

d. Who appoints the chief justice of the Supreme Court of India?

e. Name one Autonomous District Council of Assam under the Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India.

2. Write two functions of Gaon Panchayat.

3. Mention any two ideals of the Indian Preamble.

4. What do you mean by Public Interest Litigation?

5. Write two defects of Directive Principles of State Policy.

6. Write the answer of any two of the following Questions:

4x2=8

(a) Discuss the role of Lok Sabha Speaker.

(b) Distinguish between Cabinet and the Councils of Minister.

(d) What are the Fundamental Duties of the Indian Citizens?

7. Write short notes on any three of the following:

5x3=15

(a) Judicial Activism.

(b) Salient features of the 73^rd amendment Act of 1992.

(d) Functions of Municipal Corporation.

8. Explain the objectives and the philosophy of the constitution of India.

Show the differences between Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy.

9. Critically discuss the ‘Emergency Powers’ of the President of India. 10

Discuss the Compositions, Powers and Functions of the Supreme Court of India.

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Paper: Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics Paper Code: POL HC 3016

Full Marks: 50

Last date of submission: 10/08/2021

Answer the following questions: 10x5=50

1. Explain the difference between the Traditional and Modern Approach of Comparative Government.

2. Define Globalization. Critically analyze the major dimensions of globalization.

3. Discuss about the Constitutional Development of Nigeria.

4. Discuss the causes and consequences of Cultural Revolution of Mao Tse-Tung.

5. Describe the political economy of Brazil.

Paper: Perspectives on Public Administration Paper Code: 3026

Full Marks: 50

Last date of submission: 10/08/2021

Answer the following questions: 10x5=50

1. Discuss the philosophy of Public Administration.

2. Discuss the changing perspective of Public Administration.

3. Critically discuss the Scientific Management Theory of Administration.

4. Critically discuss the bureaucratic Theory of Administration.

5. Discuss the Human Relation theory of organisation.

Paper: Perspectives on International Relation and World History Paper Code: POL HC 3036

Full Marks: 50

Last date of submission: 10/08/2021

Answer the following questions: 10x5=50

1. “International Politics is a struggle for power among nations.” Critically discuss

2. Discuss critically the Wilsonian Code as the basis of World Peace.

3. Explain the Causes and Consequences of the First World War.

4. Trace the growth and development of International Relations.

5. Discuss the nature and scope of International Relations.

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PAPER: Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics Paper Code: POL HC 3016

Semester: 3rd (Honours) Full Marks: 56

Time: Three Hours

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1. Answer the following as directed:

1x5

(a) Define Comparative Politics

(b) Name the author of the book “The spirit of the Laws”.

(d) What is Neo-Colonialism?

(e) In which year Brazil was declared as a republic?

2. Name two major political parties of Nigeria.

3. When and who founded the Peoples Republic of China?

4. Write two demerits of Colonialism.

5. Discuss any two arguments against Capitalism.

6. Write the answer of any two of the following Questions:

4x2=8

(a) Discuss the various dimensions of Globalization.

(b) Mention four merits of Socialism.

(d) Write the salient features of the British Constitution.

7. Write short notes on any three of the following:

5x3=15

(a) Distinguish between Capitalism and Socialism.

(b) Political economy of Nigeria.

(d) Importance of Comparative Politics.

8. Discuss the nature and scope of Comparative Politics.

Discuss the merits and demerits of Capitalism.

9. Discuss the various stages of Colonialism. 10

Discuss the causes and consequences of Cultural Revolution in China.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE

Semester Third, CBCS (Honours) Paper: Perspective on Public Administration

Paper Code: POL HC – 3026 Full Marks: 56

Time: 3 Hours

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1. Answer the following as directed: 1x6=6

a. The work budget allotment is not a method of delegating authority as well as of retaining central control over the magnitude of work as a whole.

( Write True or False )

b. “Public Administration is detailed and systematic application of Law”. Who said?

c. S. M. Lipset is associated with human relations theory. (Write True or False)

d. Hawthorne experience is associated with which theory?

e. How many stages are there in Lasswell’s Policy approach?

f. What is PPBS technique?

2. Answer the following questions : 2x5= 10

a. Write two points of difference between public administration and private administration.

b. Write two problems afflicting the working of public corporation.

c. Mention two drawbacks of the Classical Theory.

d. Mention two drawbacks of Human Relation Theory.

e. Meaning of ‘Policy’.

3. Write Short Note: (Any Four) 5x4=20

a. Explain the differences between Integral View and Managerial View.

b. Principles of Scientific Management Theory.

c. Factors that influence in Policy formulation.

d. importance of Public Administration in India.

e. Features of good Governance.

f. Bases of Decisions Making.

4. Trace the evolution of Public Administration as discipline. 10

5. Critically discuss any two model of public policy. 10

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Paper: Perspectives on International Relation and World History Paper Code: POL HC 3036

Semester: 3rd (Honours) Full Marks: 56

Time: Three Hours

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1. Answer any five of the following questions as directed: 1x5=5

a. The Treaty of Westphalia was signed in the year-

(i) 1648 (ii) 1919 (iii) 1789 (Choose the correct one)

b. Who said “Where there is Power, there is Politics”?

c. “International Relation is a subject concerned with the State system.” This was said by-

(i) Charles P. Schleicher, (ii) Hartman, (iii) Palmer and Perkins (Choose correct one)

d. Cold war is the “Hot peace”. This was stated by-

(i) Bernet, (ii) Kennedy, (iii) Lippmann, (Choose the correct one)

e. Biological Weapons Convention was held in which year?

f. Who wrote the book ‘Politics Among Nations’?

g. Write the full form of NATO.

2. Answer any four of the following questions: 2x4=8

a. Define International Relations.

b. Explain two Principles of Morgenthau’s Realism.

c. Explain two limitations of liberalism.

d. Name two countries that joined the Soviet Block.

e. Write two consequences of Second World War.

3. Answer any two of the following questions: 4x2=8

a. Distinguish between International Politics and International Relations.

b. Briefly discuss the significance of Realism.

c. Explain four causes of the First World War.

4. Write short notes of any three of the following: 5x3=15

a. Neo-colonialism.

b. World Trade Organisations.

c. Paris Peace Conference.

d. Scope of International Relations.

e. Neo-Liberalism.

5. Trace the growth and development of International Relations. 10

Make a critical assessment of Morgenthau’s theory of Political Realism.

6. Discuss the factors which were responsible for the end of Cold War and its impact on world politics. 10

What is Globalisation? Discuss the impact of globalisation on the economy of the developing world. 3+7=10

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