2. Explain the impact of electoral systems and cleavages in shaping party systems with reference to developing countries. [250words, 20marks] [2021]
3. “Political parties and pressure groups are sine qua non of democracy." Comment. [150words, 10marks] [2021]
4. Has the increased participation of the underprivileged in the political process of the developing societies strengthened democracy or created political chaos and conflict? Comment. [150words, 10marks] [2020]
5. Analyze the contribution of liberal democratic principles in the democratization of Indian polity. [150words, 10marks] [2020]
6. Explain the reasons for low voter turnout in democratic countries with suitable examples. [200words, 15marks] [2019]
7. Write an essay on ‘The New Social Movements' in developing countries. [200words, 15marks] [2019]
8. Is democracy promotion in developing countries a feasible idea? [200words, 15marks] [2019]
9. How big a role does identity play in determining political participation in the developing countries? Discuss your answer with suitable illustrations. [150words, 10marks] [2018]
10. Examine the LGBT (lesbian gay bisexual and transgender) movement in developed societies and how it is affecting the political participation in developing societies. [150words, 10marks] [2017]
11. Comment on the decline of political parties and examine whether new social movements shall be alternative strategies for establishing link between government and society. [150words, 10marks] [2016]
12. Do interest groups help to promote democracy or to undermine it? Give your opinion. [200words, 15marks] [2016]
13. What is the difference between interest groups and pressure groups? Are the pressure groups in India in a position to fully protect or promote the interest of their members? [150words, 10marks] [2015]
14. Struggle for democracy has been marked by bitter strife and tribulations. Examine
the statement illustrating the cases of Pakistan, Nepal and Myanmar. [250words, 20marks] [2015]
15. The Party System in India is neither western nor indigenous. Explain. [150words, 10marks] [2014]
16. In what respect, is the new social movement, new in nature? Discuss. [150words, 10marks] [2014]
17. Compare and contrast social movements in advanced industrial and developing societies. [250words, 20marks] [2013]
18. Is the rise of social movements a sign of opening up of popular space in the political process or decline of representative politics? Examine. [250words, 20marks] [2013]
19. How did the struggle for representation increases the level and quality of democracy in industrial societies? [150words, 12marks] [2012]
20. Evaluate the nature and distinction of anomic and associational interest groups in the pressure politics of developing countries. [200words, 15marks] [2012]
21. Examine the significance of ideological and policy aspects in the structural growth of modern political parties. [250words, 20marks] [2012]
22. What is The New Social Movement (NSM)? Explain the main challenges of the NSM in the developing countries. [20marks] [2011]
23. What are the indications of the emergence of a global civil society? [200words, 20marks] [2010]
24. Is it necessary to evolve a distinct theoretical framework for analysis of emergent politics in the developing world? [200words, 20marks] [2009]
25. Examine the comparative advantages of democracy and autocracy in restraining political violence. Do you think that autocratic societies are more prone to political violence? Illustrate your answer with a comparative study of a few societies. [60marks] [2009]
26. How does the functioning of interest groups differ from political parties? Discuss with appropriate examples. [60marks] [2008]
27. Analyse the basic goals of the Third World movement for global justice. What is the importance of South-South cooperation to achieve these? [60marks] [2005]
28. Assess the nature of the political process in the Third World. [200words, 20marks] [2001]
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