Q.What is civil society? Present a note on civil society engagement with science and technology policy in India. 10 Marks/2019

Q.What are the theoretical models of societal power? Which one of them is most applicable in advanced industrial societies? 20 Marks/2019

Q.Discuss the concept of circulation of elite. 10 Marks/2019

Q.How is terrorism a new form of asymmetrical warfare? What are some of the challenges in trying to win the war on terrorism? 10 Marks/2019

Q.What, according to Pareto, are the basic characteristics of elites? Discuss. 10 Marks/2018

Q.Discuss the changing interface between state and civil society in post-independent India.10 Marks/2017

Q.Examine the dynamics of pressure group in multi-party political system.10 Marks/2017

Q.Discuss the importance of power elite' in democracy.10 Marks/2016

Q.“Ideology is crucial for social transformation in a democracy.” Discuss.10 Marks/2015

Q.Explain the conditions under which a collective action transforms into a social movement.20 Marks/2015

Q.Caste ideology appears to have strengthened democracy. Comment.10 Marks/2015

Q.“Globalization involves deterritorialization .” Examine with reference to the nation-state.”20 Marks/2015
 

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