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FPSC · CSS 2008

Political Science, Paper I

100 marks · 3 hours · 6 questions
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Section 1

Q. 2

"Plato intended to build an institution for scientific study of politics and training of statesman" — Elaborate.

Q. 4

How far is it true to say that Ibn-e-Khaldun perhaps was the first philosopher to realize the relevant importance of economics to politics? Argue.

Q. 5

State the grounds on which Mill advocated the freedom of individual's conduct. What limitations did he apply to this freedom?

Section 2

Q. 6

"Liberty is described as power to do or enjoy something that is worth doing or enjoying in common with others." In the light of the above statement discuss the significance of liberty in the contemporary societies.

Q. 7

Examine in detail the principal advantages and disadvantages of parliamentary over presidential form of government.

Q. 8

In what circumstances might a democratic country turn to military dictatorship or totalitarian rule?

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