NET June 2009 - Political Science Coaching Centre

Created by

Dr. S. H. Sarkar

NET YEAR WISE

NET June 2009

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1. The duties of the ideal ruler has been narrated in: (NET June 2009)

(A) Plato's Republic

(B) Aristotle's Politics

(C) 'Shanti Parva' of the Mahabharat

(D) Rousseau's Social contract

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2. "One can forget the death of one's father but not the loss of patrimony" - Who said this? (NET June 2009)

(A) Machiavelli

(B) Hobbes

(C) Lenin

(D) Mao

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3. Identify the communitarian philosopher from among the following: (NET June 2009)

(A) Ernest Barker

(B) Maurice Cranston

(C) Friedrich Hayek

(D) Michael Sandel

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4. 'Credo of Relevance is the main slogan of: (NET June 2009)

(A) Behaviouralism

(B) Post-Behaviouralism

(C) Post-Liberalism

(D) Post-Modernism

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5. Resurgence of political theory was emphatically arrested by: (NET June 2009)

(A) David Truman

(B) Gabriel Almond

(C) John Rawls

(D) Maurice Duverger

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6. Who among the following has used the concepts of 'goal changing' and 'learning' in his conceptual framework? (NET June 2009)

(A) Kar Deutsch

(B) David Easton

(C) Humtimgton

(D) Fred Riggs

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7. Which of the following is not a part of the American constitutional system? (NET June 2009)

(A) Pocket Veto

(B) Collective Responsibility

(C) Senatorial Courtesy

(D) Filiberstering

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8. Which one of the following is called the mother of Parliaments? (NET June 2009)

(A) The Indian Parliament

(B) The US congress

(C) The British Parliament

(D) The Swiss Federal Assembly

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9. The members of the second chamber are elected by the people of the constituent units in: (NET June 2009)

(i) India

(ii) USA

(iii) Switzerland

(iv) UK

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

Code:

(A) (i) and (ii)

(B) (ii) and (iii)

(C) (iii) and (iv)

(D) (i) and (iii)

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10. Who, among the following, has classified one-party system into broad one-party system, narrow one-party system and authoritarian one-party system? (NET June 2009)

(A) James Jupp

(B) Duverger

(C) Jean Blondel

(D) La Palombara

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11. Who presides over the joint session of the Parliament in India? (NET June 2009)

(A) President of India

(B) Vice-President of India

(C) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

(D) Chief Justice of India

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12. What is the minimum population below which Panchayats at the intermediate level are not constituted as per provision of the constitution 73rd Amendment Act? (NET June 2009)

(A) 20 Lakh

(B) 25 Lakh

(C) 30 Lakh

(D) 35 Lakh

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13. Who of the following was not associated with Swaraj Party? (NET June 2009)

(A) Motilal Nehru

(B) C. R. Das

(C) Vallabh Bhai Patel

(D) Vittal Bhai Patel

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14. Which of the following commissions identified the "creamy layer" among Backward classes? (NET June 2009)

(A) B. P. Mandal Commission.

(B) Ram Nandan Commission

(C) Kaka Kalelkar Commission

(D) Mungerilal Commission

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15. Which one of the following is not related to Union - State relations in India? (NET June 2009)

(A) Rajamannar Committee Report

(B) Sarkaria Commission

(C) West Bengal Government Memorandum

(D) Indrajit Gupta Committee

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16. The concept of 'Spillover' is found in the theory of: (NET June 2009)

(A) Security Communities

(B) Regional Integration

(C) Realism

(D) Constructivism

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17. The "War to end War" in the history of international relations was (NET June 2009)

(A) 1st world war

(B) 2nd world war

(C) Korean war

(D) Vietnam war

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18. Which of the following is an example of an Inter Governmental organisation with regional membership and general purpose? (NET June 2009)

(A) UNO

(B) WHO

(C) NATO

(D) SAARC

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19. Who among the following propounded 'neo-just' war doctrine: (NET June 2009)

(A) Thomos Schelling

(B) Barry Buzon

(C) Inis cloude

(D) George Bush

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20. The principle of balance of power aims at: (NET June 2009)

(A) War

(B) Ante-statusquo

(C) Disequilibrium

(D) Equilibrium

In the field of International Relations, particularly within the Realist school of thought, the principle of Balance of Power is a fundamental mechanism designed to manage an anarchic global system. Its primary aims are not necessarily to ensure permanent peace, but rather to prevent systemic collapse and total domination.

Here are the core aims of the Balance of Power principle:

1. Prevention of Hegemony

The most critical objective is to ensure that no single nation-state gains enough power to become a hegemon (a dominant power). If one state threatens to attain supremacy, other states form a "balancing coalition" to counter that power. This ensures that the global structure remains multipolar or bipolar rather than unipolar.

2. Maintenance of International Stability

The principle aims to create a state of equilibrium. When power is distributed relatively evenly among the major actors, no single state can decisively win a war. This "stalemate" or state of equilibrium serves as a deterrent; because the cost of aggression becomes too high, major conflicts are often discouraged, contributing to a more stable (though not necessarily peaceful) international environment.

3. Preservation of State Sovereignty

By preventing any one empire or state from becoming too powerful, the Balance of Power protects the sovereignty and independence of smaller and medium-sized nations. If a system were dominated by a single hegemon, the autonomy of smaller states would be entirely at the mercy of that dominant power.

4. Conflict Management (Deterrence)

It acts as a deterrent mechanism. When states are aware that a "counter-weight" exists (i.e., that aggression will be met by a coalition of rivals), they are less likely to pursue expansionist policies. This forces states to rely on diplomacy and negotiation to resolve disputes rather than resorting to total war.

Key Takeaway

It is important to understand that the Balance of Power is not a mechanism for perpetual peace. Instead, it is a method of crisis management. It accepts that conflict is inherent in an anarchic world and seeks to ensure that these conflicts do not result in the total destruction of the international system or the absolute domination of the world by a single power.

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21. Who is the author of the book Administrative State? (NET June 2009)

(A) Dwight Waldo

(B) Herbert Simon

(C) Elton Mayo

(D) Max Waber

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22. Administration is now so vast an area that a philosophy of administration comes close to being a philosophy of life. This has been said by: (NET June 2009)

(A) Marshall E. Dimock

(B) Paul Appleby

(C) L.D. White

(D) W.F. Willoughby

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23. Public corporation type of administration seeks to achieve: (NET June 2009)

(A) Business efficiency

(B) Democratic legitimacy of the bureaucracy

(C) People's participation in administration

(D) Mixing of public accountability with business efficiency

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24. Which of the following pairs constitutes the essence of Good Governance? (NET June 2009)

(A) Rule of Law and regular elections

(B) Regular elections and down sizing the bureaucracy

(C) Rule of Law and Globalization

(D) Transparent and accountable administration

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25. Which Indian state first established the office of the Lokayukta in India? (NET June 2009)

(A) Maharashtra

(B) Rajasthan

(C) Bihar

(D) Orissa

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26. Give, with help of the code given below, the correct chronological order of emergence of the following theories/approaches in Political Science: (NET June 2009)

(i) Post-behaviourism

(ii) Structural-functionalism

(iii) Communitarianism

(iv) Neo-liberalism

Code:

(A) (i), (iv), (iii), (ii)

(B) (iv,) (ii), (iii), (i)

(C) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)

(D) (iii), (ii), (iv), (i)

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27. Give, with the help of the code given below, the correct chronological order of publication of the following books: (NET June 2009)

(i) A Grammar of Politics

(ii) The End of History and the Last Man

(iii) The Two Treatises of Government

(iv) Anarchy, State and Utopia

Code:

(A) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)

(B) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)

(C) (iii), (i), (iv), (ii)

(D) (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)

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28. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below: (NET June 2009)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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29. Match the following pairs and select the correct answer from the code given below: (NET June 2009)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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30. Which One of the following pairs properly matched? (NET June 2009)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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31. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below: (NET June 2009)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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32. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below: (NET June 2009)

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(B)

(C)

(D)

Anthony Giddens' ideas about social relations include:

Globalization

Giddens defined globalization as the intensification of social relations across the world, where events in distant locations can shape local events and vice versa.
Distanciation

Giddens observed that modernity has created the possibility of distant relationships and influences, which can be mediated and experienced in multiple ways. He argued that individuals make sense of these influences by imposing their own order on them.
Social institutions

Giddens' structuration theory views social institutions as fundamental components that shape human behavior. He emphasized the interplay between structure and agency, and the importance of studying people's activities within institutional contexts.
Social movements

Giddens identified four domains of modern society where social movements are active: the political sphere, the workplace, the environment, and the issue of peace. He also observed that social movements often give rise to counter movements.

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Robert Gilpin, a renowned scholar of international relations, defined the integration of the world economy as the deepening and widening of trade, financial flows, investment, and technology. He also believed that economic globalization has been eroding the economic sovereignty of nation-states, though he still considered them to be the primary actors in both domestic and international affairs.

In his book Global Political Economy, Gilpin integrated economic and political analysis to discuss the world economy. He examined the international trading system, the international monetary system, and the impact of globalization. He also emphasized the importance of economic regionalism, multinational corporations, and financial upheavals.

Gilpin's other book, The Challenge of Global Capitalism: The World Economy in the Twenty-First Century, demonstrates the fragility of a global and integrated economy and recommends ways to strengthen it.

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Jan Aart Scholte, a prominent scholar in globalization studies, explores the concept of territoriality in relation to the changes brought about by globalization. His work focuses on the declining significance of traditional territorial boundaries as globalization processes intensify.

Territorialization and Scholte’s Views:

Territorialization refers to the process by which space is organized or controlled by political authorities, typically nation-states, which impose borders, legal systems, and economic frameworks on particular geographical areas. It implies a strong connection between political power and physical territory.
Deterritorialization (a key theme in Scholte’s work) contrasts with this, describing the weakening of the connection between social, economic, and political activities and specific geographical locations. Scholte argues that with the rise of global communications, transnational corporations, and international institutions, the relevance of territorial borders has diminished. Processes of globalization transcend national boundaries, creating networks that are not confined to any single place.
Supraterritoriality is another term Scholte uses, where social interactions and exchanges (such as global financial markets or digital communication) take place in a realm beyond specific territorial locations. This idea represents an important shift in understanding power and governance in the age of globalization, as it challenges the traditional territorial basis of sovereignty.

How Scholte Relates to Territorialization:

Scholte acknowledges that territoriality has not disappeared entirely, but he argues that it no longer holds the central role it once did. Instead, a combination of territorial and non-territorial governance structures increasingly shapes the world. This hybridization results in a world where territory is one of many factors influencing political and economic systems, alongside non-territorial forms of interaction and organization.

In summary, while territorialization refers to the state-centric control of space, Scholte highlights the transformations in how space and power are organized in the contemporary era, with globalization reducing the absolute dominance of territoriality.

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David Harvey is a Marxist geographer who developed the concept of time-space compression to describe how contemporary capitalism has accelerated the circulation of capital and social life. This concept is considered one of the most influential in globalization theory.

Harvey's idea of time-space compression is based on the following:

Intensification of events: Events occur more frequently in a given unit of time and space.
Shrinking world: The relative distance between places is reduced, making them seem closer.
Capitalist commodity production: The process of time-space compression is part of the general process of capitalist commodity production and capital accumulation.
Reduction in place significance: The significance of place is reduced.

Harvey's concept of time-space compression also includes the idea that social technologies have compressed the intersubjective distance between people. For example, people can now interact with others in seconds, rather than being miles or months apart.

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33. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below. (NET June 2009)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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34. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET June 2009)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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35. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET June 2009)

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36. Which one of the following pairs is not properly matched? (NET June 2009)

(A) Motilal Nehru - Nehru Report

(B) M.A. Jinnah - Khilafat Movement

(C) M.K. Gandhi - Champaran Movement

(D) Subhash Chandra Bose - Forward Block

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37. Identify the correct order in which the following doctrines were declared: (NET June 2009)

(i) Truman Doctrine

(ii) Nixon Doctrine

(iii) Eisenhower Doctrine

(iv) Monroe Doctrine

Code:

(A) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)

(B) (iii), (iv), (ii), (i)

(C) (i), (ii), (iv), (iii)

(D) (iv), (i), (iii), (ii)

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38. Arrange the following Secretary Generals of UNO in order in which they were appointed: (NET June 2009)

(i) U Thant

(ii) Kurt Waldheim

(iii) Trygve Lie

(iv) Dag Hammarskjold

Code:

(A) (ii), (i), (iii), (iv)

(B) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)

(C) (iii), (iv), (i), (ii)

(D) (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)

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39. Assertion (A): Rawls's A Theory of Justice is a powerful, deep, subtle, wide-ranging, systematic work in political and moral philosophy

Reason (R): Political philosophers now must either work within Rawls's theory or explain why not.

(NET June 2009)

(A) Both (A) and (R) true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

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40. Assertion (A): For Aurobindo, true nationalism is Sanatan Dharma.

Reason (R): By Sanatan Dharma, Aurobindo meant traditional religious rites.

(NET June 2009)

(A) Both (A) and (R) true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

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41. Assertion (A): Political modernization is regarded as the result of social mobilisation and economic development.

Reason (R): Both social mobilisation and economic development are very much in evidence in the developing societies.

(NET June 2009)

(A) Both (A) and (R) true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

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42. Assertion (A): Communications theory treats the government as a decision-making system based on the information flows.

Reason (R): This is based on cybernetics model

(NET June 2009)

(A) Both (A) and (R) true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

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43. Assertion (A): Max Weber's ideal type of bureaucracy is not suitable for developing countries.

Reason (R): Weberian bureaucracy is too much obsessed with rules and regulations

(NET June 2009)

(A) Both (A) and (R) true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

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44. Assertion (A): India is a nuclear weapon state.

Reason (R): India has not Signed NPT.

(NET June 2009)

(A) Both (A) and (R) true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

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45. Assertion (A): The territorial integrity of member states is sought to be secured by UNO under the principle of collective security.

Reason (R): States have the right to wage war.

(NET June 2009)

(A) Both (A) and (R) true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

Your score is

The average score is 23%

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Report a question

1. Prevention of Hegemony

2. Maintenance of International Stability

3. Preservation of State Sovereignty

4. Conflict Management (Deterrence)

Key Takeaway

Territorialization and Scholte’s Views:

How Scholte Relates to Territorialization: