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NET December 2012 Paper III
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1. The word 'theory', derived from the Greek word 'Theoria' means (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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2. Who, among the following, is not associated with decline of political theory? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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3. Who said 'negative liberty is superior to positive liberty'? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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4. Which one among the following statements is true? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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5. Which one among the following was the first mass movement Mao led? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
Explanation:
The first mass movement that Mao Zedong led was the Autumn Harvest Uprising in 1927, which was part of his early revolutionary activities during the Chinese Civil War. The options listed, such as -
"Let hundred flowers blossom and hundred schools of thought contend" (1956),
The Great Leap Forward (1958–1962), and
The Cultural Revolution (1966–1976), occurred later in Mao's political career.
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6. The term 'Leninism' was coined by (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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7. Who is the author of the book The Good Boatman? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
The author of the book The Good Boatman is Rajmohan Gandhi. This book is a biographical account that reflects on the life, principles, and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, offering insights into his values and struggles. Rajmohan Gandhi, who is also Mahatma Gandhi's grandson, explores Gandhi's life from a personal perspective, drawing connections to broader themes of morality and leadership.
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8. Which one among the following statement is true? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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9. Which one among the following is not written by M.N. Roy? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
The work "Nationalism, Rationality and Revolution" was authored by T.N. Madan, an Indian sociologist and scholar known for his contributions to the study of Indian society, culture, and religion.
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10. Who among the following has compared fortune with a woman? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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11. Which one among the following is not a work about alienation? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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12. General Will means (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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13. Assertion (A): Social Contract established a sovereign Government.
Reason (R): Citizens do have an absolute obligation to obey all laws or accept any form of Government.
In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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14. Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below with reference to Aristotle and Plato: (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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15. What is the chronological correct sequence of the following books? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
'Gandhi’s Truth: On the Origins of Militant Nonviolence' is a 1969 book about Mahatma Gandhi by the German-born American developmental psychologist Erik H. Erikson.
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'Gandhi, Fighter Without a Sword' is a biography of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi written for children by Jeanette Eaton. It is illustrated by Ralph Ray. The biography was first published in 1950.
Louis Fischer’s memorable biography of Mahatma Gandhi, the man who led the fight for Indian independence and Gandhi’s assassination by a Hindu fanatic only a few months after freedom from colonial rule was won. This book was published in 1950.
__________________In Search of Gandhi was written by Richard Attenborough in 1982
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16. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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17. Who among the following presents a 'flow model' of political system? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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18. Almond borrowed most of the terminology of his approach from (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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19. Who among the following attached great importance to a balance between the principles of equality and capacity in political development? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
Samuel Huntington emphasized the importance of balancing the principles of equality and capacity in political development. In his work, particularly in Political Order in Changing Societies, Huntington argued that political development involves creating stable institutions that can handle the increasing demands for participation (equality) while maintaining the capacity to govern effectively. He highlighted that rapid modernization without corresponding institutional capacity could lead to political instability.
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20. Who among the following is associated with the "will and capacity" approach to the study of political development? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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21. Who among the following has connected cultures with civilizations? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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22. "We are under the Constitution but the Constitution is what the judges say it is." Which of the following countries can this be applicable to? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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23. Who among the following has associated the origins of political parties with three theories institutional theories, historical crisis theories and development theories? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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24. Which of the following statements are not correct? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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25. "There can be no comparison between the positions of number one and numbers two, three or four." Who said this about the British Prime Minister? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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26. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R): (NET December 2012 Paper III)
Assertion (A): Once the leaders reach the pinnacle of power, nothing can bring them down.
Reason (R): The majority of human beings, according to Michels, are apathetic, indolent and slavish.
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27. Which of the following pairs are not correctly matched? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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28. Which of the following countries have dual citizenship - National citizenship and State citizenship? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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29. Which of the following statements are not correct? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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30. The elite theory was first started in (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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31. The Preamble of the Constitution of India enshrines the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity - ideals mainly inspired by the (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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32. The name of a candidate for the Office of President of India is proposed by (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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33. Which of the following Articles were not part of the original Constitution of India? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
(i) 52A
(ii) 51A
(iii) 14
(iv) 300A
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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34. Who among the following former Presidents of India kept the 'Indian Post Office Amendment Bill' pending? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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35. Who said 'All Communalism is harmful'? The logic of minority Communalism is separatism, and majority communalism culminates in Fascism? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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36. Who wrote the book, "Democracy and Discontent"? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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37. Who emphasized the emergence of "a market polity" in India? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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38. Who described the nature of Indian State as 'incremental democratic modernization'? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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39. 'An alliance of national elites and the entrepreneurial class as a basis of development at the Centre does not preclude re-distributive concessions automatically.' Who said? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
Kohli argues that while an alliance between the state and the business class often drives development policies, it does not inherently rule out the possibility of redistributive policies. Kohli’s analysis recognizes that even in cases where the state forms coalitions with business elites to drive growth, there can still be political pressure or strategic reasons to pursue some level of social welfare measures or redistributive policies. This can happen when there is a need to maintain social stability, manage political mobilization from disadvantaged groups, or broaden the state’s legitimacy among the populace.
In his works, particularly in State-Directed Development (2004), Kohli highlights this delicate balance between growth-oriented policies favoring the entrepreneurial class and the need for redistributive concessions to maintain political stability and social harmony.
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40. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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41. Identify the correct sequence in which the following Committees were appointed. Use the code given below: (NET December 2012 Paper III)
i. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
ii. M. Singhvi Committee
iii. V.K. Rao Committee
iv. Ashok Mehta Committee
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42. Assertion (A): Political parties in India have expanded their reach but their legitimacy has been deeply eroded.
Reason (R): The consolidation of the party system at the State level cannot be aggregated at the National level.
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43. Which among the following Articles of the Constitution of India has ensured through legislation the participation of workers in management? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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44. Who among the following termed Art. 356 as a "safety valve"? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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45. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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46. Consider the following statements about Civil Service in a developing society: (NET December 2012 Paper III)
Select the correct statements from the codes given below:
To select the correct statements about Civil Service in a developing society, let's analyze each one:
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47. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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48. Which one of the following was not included as a principle of administration by Willoughby in his 'Principles of Public Administration'? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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49. The principle of unity of command mainly ensures (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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50. Which of the following is not one of the main characteristics of Taylor's scientific management? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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51. Who among the following has called Weber's ideal type of bureaucracy as unsuitable for developing societies? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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52. The Committee on Assurances of the Parliament of India is an instrument of (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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53. According to Herbert Simon, if a decision is directed towards individual's goal, it is (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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54. The most logical criterion to distinguish a line function from staff is (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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55. Central Vigilance Commission was set up on the recommendations of (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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56. The Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill 1968 passed by the Lok Sabha lapsed because (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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57. Which one of the following committee's report said that Community Development Programme and National Extension Service had failed to evoke popular enthusiasm? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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58. Which one of the following was not included by C. Rajagopalachari in the list of six fundamental requirements of a good administrator? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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59. Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption was appointed in (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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60. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). (NET December 2012 Paper III)
Assertion (A): Practical application of unity of command is not always possible.
Reason (R): Technical and administrative tasks require different kinds of supervision.
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61. What is neorealism? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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62. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes below: (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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63. Arrange the following international politics theorists in a chronological order from the codes given below: (NET December 2012 Paper III)
(i) Reinhold Niebuhr
(ii) Immanuel Kant
(iii) Antonio Gramsci
(iv) Rebert W. Cox
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64. What does RMA stand for? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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65. What does Raison d'etat mean? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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66. Why is reform of the Security Council problematic? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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67. Structural adjustment programmes require that (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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68. Bandung Conference held in 1955 had the participation of representatives from (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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69. Who said, "Thus far the chief purpose of our military establishment has been to win wars. From now on its chief purpose must be to avert them."? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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70. Arrange the following treaties and agreements in a chronological order. (NET December 2012 Paper III)
(i) Indo-US Nuclear Treaty
(ii) Indo-Soviet Friendship Treaty
(iii) Tashkent Agreement
(iv) Shimla Agreement
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71. Expand SORT. (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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72. Which of the following statements are correct? (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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73. Identify which of the following are correct statements: (NET December 2012 Paper III)
(i) India is a member of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation [IOR- ARC].
(ii) [IOR-ARC] helps better relations with Pakistan.
(iii) It defines the Exclusive Economic Zones.
(iv) Indian Ocean has no sea piracy.
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74. The Axis of evil is a phrase deliberately used by President George W. Bush in January 2002 to characterize (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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75. Martin Wight emphasized three philosophical traditions of International politics, they are (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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