FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2009
Political science- Paper-I
TIME ALLOWED:
(PART-I)…………30 MINUTES…………..…..MAXIMUM MARKS:20
(PART-II)…………2 Hours & 30 Minutes……..MAXIMUM MARKS:80
Section –I
Q.2. Examine Montesquieu’s theory of separation of powers. Why has he been called the Aristotle of the eighteenth century? Discuss.
Q.3. Write a note on the following:
i) Appreciation and criticism of Rousseau’s theory of General Will.
ii) Mao’s views on Individualism.
Q.4. Discuss the theory of Kingship as propounded by Nizam-ul-Mulk Tusi.
Q.5. Discuss Plato’s contribution to the History of political thought.
Section-II
Q.6. Discuss organization & functions of pressure groups. Point out indicators of its effectiveness also.
Q.7. Define and discuss Liberty and its safeguards. Enlist the causes of its decline in modern times also.
Q.8. Write notes on the following:
i) Principles of Fascism.
ii) Merits of Federation.