1. Do you think that the Buddhist traditions have lent greater ethical foundation to the ancient Indian Political Thought? Give your arguments. [250words, 20marks] [2021]
2. "When a Nation becomes devoid of arts and learning, it invites povert."(Sir Syed Ahmad Khan). In the light of this statement, assess the role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as a reformer in modern India. [200words, 15marks] [2021]
3. Explain the sources of ancient Indian political thought. [200words, 15marks] [2020]
4. Explicate the ideological components of Gandhism. [250words, 20marks] [2020]
5. Comment on: Ambedkar's idea on constitutionalism. [150words, 10marks] [2020]
6. Discuss Kautilya's views on the elements of the State. [200words, 15marks] [2019]
7. Discuss MK Gandhi's concept of Swaraj. [150words, 10marks] [2019]
8. Discuss Ambedkar's ideas on Annihilation of caste. [200words, 15marks] [2018]
9. Comment on; According to sii Aurobindo, Swaraj is a necessary condition for India to accomplish its destined goal. [150words, 10marks] [2017]
10. What do you understand by the notion of Statecraft ? Discuss the theory of statecraft as given by Kautilya. [200words, 15marks] [2017]
11. 'Political democracy could not last unless social democracy lay at its base'. (BR Ambedkar). Comment. [250words, 20marks] [2017]
12. Comment on: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's idea of state socialism. [150words, 10marks] [2016]
13. Discuss Sri Aurobindo's views on Cultural Nationalism. [250words, 20marks] [2016]
14. Examine Gandhi's critique of modernisation. [200words, 15marks] [2016]
15. Compare and contrast the views of Kautilya and Machiavelli on statecraft. [200words, 15marks] [2015]
16. Comment on: Gandhi's views on the State. [150words, 10marks] [2015]
17. Examine the contribution of Buddhist tradition to Indian political thought. [200words, 15marks] [2014]
18. Comment on: "Nationalism is not a mere political programme but a way of life like religion." (Aurobindo Ghose). [150words, 10marks] [2014]
19. Analyse, as per Kautilya, the Saptanga theory of State. [200words, 15marks] [2013]
20. Comment on: Sri Aurobindo's "idea of freedom". [150words, 10marks] [2013]
21. Comment on: Syed Ahmed Khan as a moderniser. [150words, 10marks] [2013]
22. Examine Ambedkar's critique of Marxism. [150words, 15marks] [2013]
23. Examine the significance of Dharma in ancient Indian political thought. [150words, 15marks] [2013]
24. Comment on the Marxist and Radical Humanist phases of M.N. Roy's thought. [200words, 15marks] [2012]
25. Examine the Gandhian idea of village community as an Ideal unit of self governance. [250words, 20marks] [2012]
26. Draw parallels between Arthashastra tradition and the 'Realist' tradition represented by Machiavelli. [200words, 15marks] [2012]
27. Write a note on the Buddhist tradition in Indian political thought. [200words, 15marks] [2012]
28. Discuss views of Gandhi and Ambedkar on 'social justice.' [150words, 15marks] [2011]
29. Compare and contrast Dharmasastra and Arthasastra with reference to State power. [200words, 30marks] [2010]
30. Compare and contrast Kautilya and Machiavelli on statecraft. [200words, 20marks] [2009]
31. " Real rights are a result of performance of duty ". (Mahatma Gandhi). Discuss. [200words, 20marks] [2008]
32. In the happiness of his subjects lies the king's happiness and in their welfare, his welfare. (Kautilya). Comment. [200words, 15marks] [2007]
33. Critically examine the Sapta Prakriti of state as envisage by Kautilya. [200words, 60marks] [2007]
34. Explain Gandhi's ideas regarding State and highlight their relationship with modern democracy and principles of anarchism. [200words, 60marks] [2006]
35. Of those (offcers) the ways of embezzlement are forty (Kautilya). Discuss. [200words, 20marks] [2005]
36. Comment on: 'four Purushartha' in Indian tradition. [200words, 20marks] [2004]
37. Comment on; Rulership can be successfully carried out (only) with the help of associates: One wheel alone does not turn (Kautilya). [200words, 20marks] [2004]
38. Comment on; The main political ideas contained in the Manusmriti. [200words, 20marks] [2003]
39. Write a short note on Mandal theory. [200words, 20marks] [2003]
40. Comment on: The true source of light is duty. If we all discharge our duties, rights will not be far to see (M K Gandhi). [200words, 20marks] [2002]
41. Analyse M. N. Roys ideational journey from Marxism to Radical Humanism. [200words, 60marks] [2002]
42. Comment on: Validity of the statement that most prominent among Gandhian principles are non-violence, adherence to truth and dignity of labour. [200words, 20marks] [2001]
43. What are the major components of Modem Indian Political Though? Examine then with reference to Gandhi and M. N. Roy. [200words, 60marks] [2001]
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