psir-optional-i 2018

SECTION 'A'

1. Comment on the following in about 150 words each:

(a) John Stuart Mill is a 'reluctant democrat'. - C. L. Wayper (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) Decline of Political Theory (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) Distributive Justice (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) Substantive Democracy (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) “Nothing against the State, nothing over it, nothing beyond it.” – Mussolini (10 marks, 150 words)

(a) Critically examine the neo-liberal theory of State. (20 marks)

(b) Analyse John Rawls justification of discrimination to achieve the goals of Justice. (15 marks)

(c) Equality means fair treatment rather than equal treatment. Comment. (15 marks)

(a) What do you understand by three generations of Human Rights? (20 marks)

(b) Critically examine Macpherson's views on Democracy. (15 marks)

(c) Explain the relationship between power, authority and legitimacy. (15 marks)

(a) John Locke is the father of liberalism. Explain. (20 marks)

(b) Discuss Ambedkar's ideas on 'annihilation of caste'. (15 marks)

(c) Critically examine Machiavelli's views on religion and politics. (15 marks)

Comment on the following in about 150 words each: (50 marks)

(a) Revolt of 1857 is a 'Sepoy Mutiny' or 'First War of Independence'. (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) Indian Constitution is a 'Lawyers' Paradise'. – Ivor Jennings (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) New Panchayat Raj is an effective instrument for women empowerment. (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) Implementation of GST and NEET is a major challenge to Indian federalism. (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) Political personalities are more significant than political parties in India. (10 marks, 150 words)

(a) Whether judicial activism has undermined or strengthened Parliamentary Democracy in India ? Discuss. (20 marks)

(b) Do the Lieutenant Governors have more powers than the Governors of the States ? Explain. (15 marks)

(c) Critically examine the ethnic conflicts in North-East India. (15 marks)

(a) Examine the provisions of Panchayat Extension Services Act (PESA), 1996. (20 marks)

(b) Analyse the arguments in favour and against the lateral entry into higher civil services in India. (15 marks)

(c) Discuss asymmetrical federalism in India. (15 marks)

(a) Examine the various causes of agrarian crisis in India. (20 marks)

(b) Explain the increasing role of regional political parties in the national politics. (15 marks)

(c) Critically analyse the environmentalist movement in Tuticorin, Tamilnadu. (15 marks)