WBCS EXAMINATION - 2007
POLITICAL SCIENCE PAPER - I
Time Allowed : 3 Hours Full Marks .100
Group—A
Answer Question No.l and any two from the rest.
1. Do you consider that the state possesses omnipotent authority in the state ? Examine the Pluralist Criticism regarding the omnipotence of the state. 20
2. Critically discuss the Leninist theory of Revolution. 15
3. Explain Mao's concept of New Democracy. 15
4. Is nationalism antithetic to internationalism ? Justify your answer. 15
5. What do you mean by Facism ? How did it arise in Europe ? What are the basic doctrines of Fascism ? Point out its merits and imperfections. 2+3+6+4
Group—B
Answer Question No.6 and any two from the rest.
6. Describe the salient features of the Indian Constitution. What are the philosophical and socio-economic dimensions of these features ? 10+10
7. Discuss the Fundamental Duties of the Indian Citizen. 15
8. Explain the powers, functions and position of the Indian Prime Minister. 15
9. Briefly discuss the different tyeps of jurisdiction of the highest court in India. In this context discuss the concept of Judicial Activism, as it exists in India. 10+5
10. State the principal achievements and failures of the Panchayati Raj system after the arrival of the Left Front Government in West Bengal in 1977. 15
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