Old Question Paper Of KSOU

Hii sir, I wants to get the Previous year Question Paper of the Subject Western Political Thought of the MA Political Science of the Karnataka State Open University ?

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As you Asking for the year Question Paper of the Subject Western Political Thought of the MA Political Science of the Karnataka State Open University the Question Paper is As Follow


Paper – I: Western Political Thought
Time:3 Hours
Max. Marks: 90

PART - A

Note: Answer any three questions. Each question carries 15 marks.
¼ (3x15=45)

1. Bring out the characteristics of western political thought.
2. Do you consider Plato as an idealist? Elaborate.
3. Examine the church- state controversy. Trace the causes for its origin.
4. Machiavelli is considered as amoral political thinker. Justify.
5. Explain the state of nature of Hobbes.

PART-B

Note: Answer any three questions. Each question carries 10 marks. (3x10=30)
6. Write an essay on John Lockes theory of natural rights.
7. What is general will? Explain its functions.
8. Explain Jermy Bentham’s views on utilitarianism.

9. Explain the theory of political obligation of T.H. Green.
10. Examine Lenin’s views on party.


PART - C

Note: Answer any three questions. Each question carries 5 marks.
(3x5=15)


11. a) Explain the cyclical theory of government as expounded by Polibius.

b) Examine Aristotle’s concept of citizenship.

c) Discuss Laski’s views on pluralism.

d) Describe Karl Mark’s theory of surplus value.
e) State J.S.Mill’s views on liberty.

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