Political Science Paper I Past Paper 2010

Pupils and masters fill the Political Science Paper I past paper 2010. Q.2 takes the line that calls Machiavelli a citizen of all states and a contemporary of all ages. Q.3 quotes the charge that Aristotle was a great but ungrateful student of Plato. Q.4 reads Al-Mawardi on Khilafat and Wizarate and his bid to bring Islamic constitutional theory in line with political reality. Q.5 sets notes on Al Farabi’s ideal state and Iqbal’s views on Ijtehad. Section-B turns to rule and its remedies. Q.6 debates the ideal Islamic state and its promise of change in all spheres of life. Q.7 asks if dictatorship can cure instability in a developing country. Q.8 closes with notes on the attributes of sovereignty and on opinion polls. The file on this page holds both parts of the paper, the MCQ sheet and the Part-II sheet.

What this paper contains

  • This file carries both parts of the paper: the Part-I MCQ sheet and the Part-II sheet.
  • Part-I (Q.1) — 20 MCQs on the separate Answer Sheet (20 marks)
  • Part-II — attempt four questions: TWO from Section-A (Q.2–Q.5) and TWO from Section-B (Q.6–Q.8); each question carries 20 marks

Part-II questions

Section-A

Q.2 — “Is it correct to call Machiavelli citizen of all states and contemporary of all ages.” Argue. (20)

Q.3 — “Aristotle was great but not grateful student of Plato” comment. (20)

Q.4 — “Al-Mawardi brought constitutional theory of Islam in line with political reality of his time.” Discuss this with reference to his views on ‘Khilafat’ and ‘Wizarate’. (20)

Q.5 — Write short notes on the following. (10+10) (20)
(i) Ideal State of Al Farabi
(ii) Iqbal’s views on Ijtehad

Section-B

Q.6 — “An Ideal Islamic State is bound to bring revolutionary changes in all spheres of human life.” Discuss. (20)

Q.7 — Would you agree if it is stated that dictatorship is the only remedy for social, political and economic instability in a developing country? (20)

Q.8 — Write short notes on the following: (10+10) (20)
(i) Attributes of Sovereignty.
(ii) Opinion Polls.

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