CSS Political Science Past Paper 2017

Instructions specific to this paper

• Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II by selecting at least TWO Questions from
• Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. Selecting ONE Question from SECTION-I

Part-II questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   Compare and contrast the different political philosophies of Hobbes and Locke. How are these philosophies implemented in present day political systems and policy making?

2. Q. 320 marks

   According to Marx “the mode of production in material life determines the general character of social, political and spiritual process in life”. Elucidate.

3. Q. 420 marks

   Discuss the upward and downward development of state, rulers and ruled in the socio-political thought of Ibn Khaldun.

4. Q. 520 marks

   What is the Islamic concept of state? Identify issues and challenges to the Islamic concept of state in the modern times.

5. Q. 620 marks

   What characteristic of society leads to adoption of federal form of government? How it can function successfully?

6. Q. 720 marks

   Compare and contrast the differing roles played by political parties and interest groups in making public policy?

7. Q. 820 marks

   What is Fascism and why is it considered to be the child of first half of 20th century events to place in Europe?

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Source:

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• Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
• All the parts (if any) of each question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
• Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the question paper.
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• Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.