The B.A. final year Political Science examination offers students an opportunity to explore core aspects of International Relations and Public Administration. The examination is divided into two papers, with a comprehensive structure that tests both theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills. Below is the detailed exam pattern and syllabus for both papers.
Exam Pattern:
The Political Science exam is structured into three parts: Part-A, Part-B, and Part-C, with different types of questions aimed at assessing a variety of skills.
Part-A (Compulsory Section)
- All questions in this section are compulsory.
- Each question is worth 2 marks.
- The answers are limited to 30 words each.
- This section ensures that students cover the entire syllabus with concise answers to basic concepts.
Part-B (Moderate-Length Answers)
- In this section, students are required to answer five questions in total.
- One question from each unit must be selected.
- Each question should be answered in approximately 250 words.
- Each question carries 7 marks.
- This section tests the students' ability to provide more detailed explanations of key topics while demonstrating depth of understanding.
Part-C (Long-Form Answers)
- Students need to answer three questions from this section.
- Each answer should be around 500 words.
- Each question carries 15 marks.
- This section assesses the students' ability to provide critical, in-depth analysis and well-rounded discussions on major topics in the syllabus.
Syllabus Overview:
Paper I: International Relations
This paper focuses on the key concepts, actors, and dynamics of International Relations (IR), equipping students with a thorough understanding of the forces shaping global politics.
Unit 1:
Meaning, Nature, and Scope of International RelationsUnderstanding the fundamental nature and scope of IR.Study of idealist and realist approaches.Key actors: States and non-state players.. Understanding the fundamental nature and scope of IR.. Study of idealist and realist approaches.. Key actors: States and non-state players..
Unit 2:
National PowerDefinition and elements of national power.Struggle for power: Retention, increase, and demonstration.Balance of power: Meaning, characteristics, and devices for its maintenance.. Definition and elements of national power.. Struggle for power: Retention, increase, and demonstration.. Balance of power: Meaning, characteristics, and devices for its maintenance..
Unit 3:
Cold War and Non-AlignmentCauses and impact of the Cold War.End of the Cold War and the emergence of the Non-Alignment Movement (NAM).India’s role and contributions to the NAM.. Causes and impact of the Cold War.. End of the Cold War and the emergence of the Non-Alignment Movement (NAM).. India’s role and contributions to the NAM..
Unit 4:
Foreign Policies of Major PowersAnalyzing the foreign policies of the U.S.A., Communist China, and India.India's relationships with key nations, including the U.S.A., China, and Pakistan.. Analyzing the foreign policies of the U.S.A., Communist China, and India.. India's relationships with key nations, including the U.S.A., China, and Pakistan..
Unit 5:
Contemporary Trends and IssuesUnderstanding the changing global scenario.Topics like Environmentalism, Globalization, Human Rights, Disarmament, and regional cooperation through SAARC and ASEAN.. Understanding the changing global scenario.. Topics like Environmentalism, Globalization, Human Rights, Disarmament, and regional cooperation through SAARC and ASEAN.
Paper II: Public Administration
This paper delves into the administration and governance structures that underpin political systems, emphasizing leadership, bureaucracy, budgeting, and the evolving role of public administration in modern times.
Unit 1:
Introduction to Public AdministrationScope and nature of public administration.The evolution of public administration as a discipline.Differences between public and private administration.New Public Administration and its methods.. Scope and nature of public administration.. The evolution of public administration as a discipline.. Differences between public and private administration.. New Public Administration and its methods..
Unit 2:
Administrative BehaviourConcepts of leadership, decision-making, communication, accountability, and motivation.. Concepts of leadership, decision-making, communication, accountability, and motivation..
Unit 3:
Bureaucracy and Civil ServiceThe role and concept of bureaucracy.Importance of civil service in developing societies.Recruitment, training, and promotion processes.. The role and concept of bureaucracy.. Importance of civil service in developing societies.. Recruitment, training, and promotion processes..
Unit 4:
Budgeting in Public AdministrationUnderstanding concepts, techniques, and execution of budgets.Role of the Finance Ministry.Importance of accounts and audits.. Understanding concepts, techniques, and execution of budgets.. Role of the Finance Ministry.. Importance of accounts and audits..
Unit 5:
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial ControlThe control of administration by various branches of government.Public administration in the age of globalization and liberalization.. The control of administration by various branches of government.. Public administration in the age of globalization and liberalization.
