SECTION- I

1. Critically examine dependency theory as a paradigm of understanding underdevelopment in post-colonial societies.

2. Explain the basic tenets of David Easton’s general system theory.

3. What is a state? Analyse the difference between Marxist and social contract theory of the origin of states.

4. What is nationalism? What are the different approaches to the study of nationalism?

5. Evaluate the impact of globalization on nature and functioning of states.

SECTION- II

Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words.

6. a) Gabriel Almond’s Structural Functional Approach b) Regional integration in South East Asia

7. a) Patterns of anti-colonial struggles b) Gandhian perspective of the modern State

8. a) International organization and state sovereignty b) Scramble of Africa

9. a) Neo-Marxism b) State building and nation building

10. a) Political economy approach in Comparative Politics b) Role of civil society in democracy