PARTY SYSTEM
1. The Indian party system is shaped by a complex interaction of the country's federal structure, electoral system and social cleavages.” Explain. [250words, 20marks] [2021]
2. To what extent has the inadequate intra-party democracy affected the functioning of Indian Democracy ? [250words, 20marks] [2020]
3. The changing socio-economic profile of our legislators does not augur well for the health of Indian democracy. Comment. [200words, 15marks] [2019]
4. Political personalities are more significant than political parties in India. Discuss. [150words, 10marks] [2018]
5. Explain the increasing role of regional political parties in national politics. [200words, 15marks] [2018]
6. India has moved from one party dominance system to one party-led coalition. Discuss. [250words, 20marks] [2017]
7. Discuss the pattern of political parties from one party dominant system to coalition politics in National politics. [200words, 15marks] [2016]
8. Identity politics has trumped development politics in India. Comment. [200words, 15marks] [2015]
9. Account for the rise of regional political parties and their role in contemporary India. [200words, 15marks] [2015]
10. Comment on the marginalisation of the left ideology in India. [150words, 10marks] [2014]
11. Account for the changes in socio-economic profile of legislators during the last one decade in India. [200words, 15marks] [2014]
12. Explain to what extent the concept of one party dominance (Morris Jones) model is relevant in Indian politics today. [200words, 15marks] [2013]
13. Examine the impact of coalition-politics on Indian political system. [30marks] [2012]
14. Discuss upsurge in political participation among the marginalised communities in the Indian General Elections during the last two decades. [150words, 15marks] [2010]
15. “The principle of collective responsibility, à la Cabinet system of government, has eroded in the context of the emergence of coalition governments in India.” [20marks] [2010]
16. Bring out the changing educational profile of the members of the Lok Sabha over the years, up to the present (15th) Lok Sabha. [30marks] [2009]
17. Political reforms must precede, not follow social reforms. (Tilak). Elucidate. [60marks] [2007]
18. Coalition Governments in India is at the Centre since 1998. Comment. [200words, 20marks] [2005]
19. Discuss the views of Lenin, Michels and Duverger on political parties. [200words, 20marks] [1999]
20. Discuss divisionism in Indian political parties with special reference to Janta Dal, Congress, CPI and Akali Dal. [200words, 20marks] [1999]
21. Comment on the impact of modernisation and new communication technologies on political processes of Afro-Asian countries. [200words, 20marks] [1999]
22. Discuss politics of terrorism in India. [200words, 20marks] [1998]
23. Comment on the Process of Political socialisation in Afro-Asian societies. [200words, 20marks] [1997]
24. Write a short note on Proportional representation. [200words, 20marks] [1996]
25. The roots of India's growing problems of governability are more political than socio- economic. That is, they are located in India's political structure. Discuss. [60marks] [1996]
26. Examine in the light of India's experience the Weberian concept of Charismatic leadership. [60marks] [1996]
27. Politics of terrorism. Comment. [200words, 20marks] [1995]
28. Bring out the linkages between political culture and civic culture with special reference to India. [20marks] [1995]
ELECTORAL BEHAVIOUR
1. State subvention / funding may be an effective instrument in strengthening electoral democracy in India. Discuss. [150words, 10marks] [2017]
2. Discuss the nature of reforms of the electoral process in India and explain the further scope for reforms. [250words, 20marks] [2014]
3. Examine the changing pattern of electoral behaviour in India. [30marks] [2011]
4. Discuss the implications of the use of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) on electoral politics. [200words, 20marks] [2009]
5. Revision in the Election Code of Conduct. Comment. [200words, 20marks] [2008]
PRESSURE GROUPS
1. Explain how pressure groups have been influencing public policy-making with
suitable illustrations. [250words, 20marks] [2014]
2. Discuss trade unions as pressure groups in Indian politics. [150words, 15marks] [2011]
3. In what ways do pressure groups and movements exert influence in politics? In
the Indian political context, discuss the implications of such influence being
exerted. [60marks] [2008]
4. Identify the major pressure-group in Indian politics and examine their role in it.
[60marks] [2003]
5. Differentiate a political party from a pressure group. Explain the role of RSS and
Bajrang Dal units of Sangh Parivar as a pressure-group in the Indian political
system. [60marks] [1997]
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