APSC Mains 2018 Political Science (Paper I)
166 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series
166 marks worth Questions were asked in APSC CCE (Main) 2018 – Political Science Paper 1 which were asked in our APSC Mains Test Series 2018 (Pol. Sc. Optional). This is a testimony to our continuous efforts to provide the best quality materials for the APSC Prelims and Mains Exam 2018 to assist better preparation of the aspirants.
APSC CCE (Main) 2018 Political Science - Paper I
PART – A
Answer any eight questions from the following within 250 words each: 20 x 8 = 160
Q1. Discuss the nature and scope of political science. Discuss in details the legal approach to the study of political science. 10+10=20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 5: Q1 (10 Marks)
Q2. What are the different theories of the origin of the State? Discuss the evolutionary theory of the origin of the State? 10+10=20
Q3. Discuss the essential elements of a State. Discuss the difference between State and Society. 10+10=20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 1: Q2 (20 Marks)
Q4. Discuss the difference between unitary and federal forms of government. Write the characteristics of a federal form of government. 10+10=20
Q5. What are the pre-requisites of a parliamentary form of government? Discuss its merits. 10+10=20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 7: Q1 (10 Marks)
Q6. Discuss critically the pluralist theory of sovereignty. 20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 2: Q7 (20 Marks)
Q7. Discuss the functions of the judiciary. What do you mean by judicial review? Discuss its importance. 10+5+5=20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q5 (15 Marks)
Q8. Discuss the social contract theory with reference to Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau. 20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 7: Q13 (20 Marks)
Q9. What do you mean by a Welfare State? Discuss the functions of a Welfare State. 10+10=20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 5: Q9 and Test 1: Q4 (10 Marks)
Q10. Discuss the theory of separation of power. How far is this theory applicable in India? 10+10= 20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 2: Q3 (20 Marks)
Q11. What do you mean by the term ’function of the State’? Critically evaluate the ‘Laissez-faire theory of the State. 20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 1: Q5 And Test 5: Q11 (5 Marks)
Q12. Define ‘Sovereignty’. Discuss the different kinds of sovereignty. 5+15=20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 5: Q9 (20 Marks)
PART – B
Answer any five questions from the following within 150 words each:
Q13. Discuss Aristotle’s theory on revolution. 8
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 1: Q9. (8 Marks)
Q14. Discuss Plato’s conception of Justice. What are the demerits of Platonic justice? 4+4=8
Q15. Discuss Marx’s theory on Class Struggle. 8
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 1: Q10. (8 Marks)
Q16. Discuss J. S. Mill’s view on liberty. 8
Q17. Explain the concept of Satyagraha. What are its techniques? 4+4=8
Q18. Discuss the merits of Presidential form of government. 8
Q19. What is law? What are the various sources of law? 4+4=8
Q20. Discuss the importance of study of Political Science. How does it differ from History? 4+4=8
A total questions worth 166 Marks in APSC CC(Mains) Exam 2018 – Polity Paper 1, were matched with the questions of our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series.
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