Q. 2
"Plato intended to build an institution for scientific study of politics and training of statesman". Elaborate.
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FPSC · CSS 2012
Political Science, Paper I
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Political Science · all yearsQ. 2 · "Plato intended to build an…Q. 3 · “Montesquie with all his faults…Q. 4 · Ibn-Khaldun perhaps was the first…Q. 5 · Write short notes on the…Q. 6 · Define political science. To what…Q. 7 · Discuss the principal advantages and…Q. 8 · Write short notes on the…With this paper← 20112012 →3 hours · questions hide until you reveal them
Section I
Q. 3
“Montesquie with all his faults and irregularities is the father of modern historical research". Explain and discuss.
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Q. 4
Ibn-Khaldun perhaps was the first philosopher to realize the relevant importance of economics to politics. Discuss.
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Q. 5
Write short notes on the following:
- (i)Rousseau's theory of General will.
- (ii)Al-Farabi's theory of state.
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Section II
Q. 6
Define political science. To what extent can one be systematic in a study of the political process? How “Scientific” is political science?
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Q. 7
Discuss the principal advantages and disadvantages of parliamentary over presidential form of government with special reference to Pakistan.
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Q. 8
Write short notes on the following:
- (i)Views of Marx on Socialist revolution.
- (ii)Classical Liberalism
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