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CSS Political Science Paper I Past Paper 2024

CSS Political Science Paper I 2024 carries 100 marks over 3 hours. It has 7 questions.

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How to attempt: Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II, by selecting TWO questions from EACH SECTION. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.

Question 1 (Part I) is the paper's MCQs, which are not reproduced here.

Q. 2
Aristotle was a realist and not an idealist. Elaborate with reference to his theory of the ends and functions of the state.
(20)
Q. 3
Is it correct to call Machiavelli a citizen of all states and contemporary of all ages? Substantiate your answer ` with valid arguments.
(20)
Q. 4
Discuss Montesquieu’s Theory of Separation of Powers. Why is he considered Aristotle of the 18th century?
(20)
Q. 5
Elaborate the Theory of Kingship as propounded by Nizamul-Mulk Tusi.
(20)

Q. 6
Sovereignty is the most essential element of statehood. Explain the differences in Western and Islamic concepts of sovereignty.
(20)
Q. 7
Critically evaluate the importance of political parties in a modern state. Assess their role as effective instrument for mobilizing public opinion.
(20)
Q. 8
Write short notes on the following: (10 each)
(20)
- (a)
  Liberty
  (10)
- (b)
  Nationalism
  (10)

Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II, by selecting TWO questions from EACH SECTION. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
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 Q.Paper.
No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.