Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune HOME ASSIGNMENTS B. A. Political Science THIRD YEAR - Semester V & VI 2017-18 No. of Copies : 300
Read the following instructions carefully before writing Home Assignments and follow them. t Home Assignments are an integral and compulsory part of the programme. t Home Assignments help you even in preparation for annual examination. t There is separate passing for internal assessment. t For essay type question you are supposed to write an answer of 40 to 50 lines and short answer of 20-25 lines. t Answers with proper introduction and conclusion are treated as ideal. t Your answer should cover all points and sub-points of the related topic. t Attach the supplements with proper sequence. t Your Assignments should reach us before the scheduled time. t As per the norms of U. G. C. the question of Field Work is included in the assignment, extra reading and observation of current situation is needed for the attempt. t Please note that the assignments for Semester V and Semester VI are combined in the booklet. Dates of Home Assignment Submission Semester Without Late Fee With Late Fee Five 15 th Oct. 2017 31 st Oct. 2017 Six 28 th Feb. 2018 15 th March. 2018 u 2 u
Indian Foreign Policy (PC-501) Semester 5 Q. 1. Discuss Indo-US relations. Explain the new era of Indo-Us Co-operation Marks : 15 Q. 2. Explain Indian foreign policy on following points Marks : 15 a) Factors deciding foreign policy. b) Problems of foreign policy Q.3. Write answers in 25-30 lines. (Any Two) Marks : 15 a) Explain the reasons of emergence of non- alignment movement. b) Explain the point of view of USA on Kashmir issue. c) Discuss the changes in Indo-Russian relationship after 1991. d) Discuss the future of non-alignment movement. Q.4. Write short notes. (Any Two) Marks : 15 a) Policy on terrorism by India and USA. b) Objectives of non-alignment movement. c) Military co-operation between India-Russia. d) Definition, meaning and objectives of foreign policy. Q. 5. Evaluate Indian foreign policy. Marks : 20 OR Field Work - Indian foreign policy has become more realistic since the era of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prepare 2-3 fullscape size papers note based on following points. Use objective newspaper and T. V. channel news for preparing note. Points 1) Efforts for improvement in relationship with neighbouring countries like China, Bhutan, Srilanka, Nepal, Bangladesh & Pakistan. 2) Improvement in Indo-US relationship - Obama & Trump regime. 3) Improvement in relationship with Russia. 4) Improvement in relationship with Europian Countries. 5) Improvement in relationship with Japan. 6) Its economic and other benefits. u 3 u
7) Image of India improved at international level. Concluding remarks. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Indian Foreign Policy (PC - 601) Semester 6 Q. 1. Discuss the issues creating tensions between India and Pakistan relations. Marks : 15 Q. 2. Discuss Indo-Srilanka relations. Marks : 15 Q.3. Write following questions in 25-30 lines. (Any Two) Marks : 15 a) Explain the factors playing important role in Indo-Nepal relations. b) Discuss the problems between India-Bangladesh relations. c) Describe the basic principles and objectives of SAARC. d) Describe the success and failure of United Nations Organisation. Q.4. Write short notes. (Any Two) Marks : 15 a) Sino-Indian (India-China) Border dispute b) Simala Agreement c) Problems of SAARC d) India and United Nations Organization Q. 5. Prepare a detail note on Sino-Indian (India-China) relationship. Marks : 20 Reference Book - (For Semester 5 & 6) India's Foreign Policy - Emerging Challenges and Paradigms; Upretti B.C., Sharma Mohanlal, Kaushik S. N. Vol. I and II ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- u 4 u
Political Sociology (PC-502) Semester 5 Q. 1. Explain the defination of political socialisation. Discuss the means of political socialisation. Marks : 15 Q. 2. Explain the concept of 'political elites' on following points - Marks : 15 a) Graph of political elites b) Factors of creation of political elites. Q.3. Write answers in 25-30 lines. (Any Two) Marks : 15 a) Describe the features and demerit of Behaviouralism. b) Define Political culture. Explain the elements of political culture. c) Explain the features and functions of political system. d) Explain the features of natural sciences. Q.4. Write short notes. (Any Two) Marks : 15 a) Trends in post-behaviouralism. b) Features of political socialization. c) Features of political elits according to Thorstine Wablain d) Symbols of political culture Q. 5. Explain classification of political culture on following points - Marks : 20 a) Classification of political culture by Almond & Verba. b) Classification of political culture by Finer. c) Importance of political culture OR Field Work Collect the information of a leader in your city/town on following points. Write a note of two fullscape size pages based on the information. i) Age of a leader ii) Sex of a leader iii) Caste of leader iv) education of leader v) religion of leader vi) income of leader vii) since how many years he/she is connected with political party / political movement / pressure group? viii) His/her role in that organisation ix) His/her function in party movement / pressure group x) How the above aspects affected on the position of leader? xi) Conclusion Reference Book - Sem V and Sem VI. Principles and Theory of Political Science; Sharma Urmila and Sharma S.K. u 5 u
Political Sociology (PC - 602) Semester 6 Q. 1. Explain the defination and function of political party. Marks : 15 Q. 2. Discuss the elements of political development. Explain the hinderances of political development. Marks : 15 Q.3. Write answers in 25-30 lines. (Any Two) Marks : 15 a) Explain the basis of emergence of political party. b) Write the thoughts of Huntington on political development. c) Prepare a note on pressure groups in India. d) Which are the points in favour and against of giving right to vote to women? Q.4. Write notes. (Any Two) Marks : 15 a) Forms of political party b) Approach towards pressure group c) Regional Representation System d) Professional representation system Q. 5. Explain the concept and process of political communication. Write the means of political communication. Marks : 20 OR Field Work - Collect the information of any pressure group exists in your city/ town on following points. Prepare a note of 2-3 fullscape size pages on it. 1) Name of pressure group 2) Number of members of pressure group 3) Organization - structure -officials 4) Resources of pressure group 5) Methods of functioning 6) Any important problem solved by the pressure group 7) Conclusion *** u 6 u