UNIT 1 [18hrs]
Meaning, Nature, Scope and importance of Political Science.
Methods to study Political Science.
Historical, experimental and behavioural.
UNIT 2 [18hrs]
The State
Meaning and Elements
Origin of the State – theories of social contract and evolutionary theories.
UNIT 3 [18hrs]
Sovereignty.
Attributes.
Austianian and Pluralistic theories.
UNIT 4 [16hrs]
The Law.
Meaning, sources and kinds of Laws
Distinction between Law and Liberty, Law and Morality.
Justice – Meaning and importance.
UNIT 5 [14hrs]
Rights.
Meaning and Importance.
Civil and Political Rights.
Grounds of Political Obligation.
Reference Books
J.C. Johari – Contemporary Political theory

A.C. Kapoor – Principles of Pol. Sc.
R.N. Gilchrist – Principles of Pol. Sc.
R. K. Sapru – Pol. Theory
H. J. Laila – Grammar of Politics
Garner – Political Science & Government
V. D. Mahajan – Political Theory

UNIT 1: (20hrs)
Plato – his ideas on Ideal State, Communism and Education
Aristotle – his views on State and classification of constitutions
UNIT 2: (14hrs)
Machiavelli – his ideas on the Prince and State
Laski – his views on Rights, Liberty and Equality
UNIT 3: (16hrs)
Kautilya – his views on State Administaration
Political ideas of Gokhale and Tilak
UNIT 4: (18hrs)
Gandhi’s views on Ideal State or Rama Rajya
Ambedkar’s views on Social Justice
UNIT 5: (16hrs)
Socialism in India
Views of Jawaharlal Nehru, Jayaprakash Narayan
Reference Books
Great Political Thinkers (East & West) – Dr. R. C. Gupta
Ancient and Medieval Indian Political thought – Varma
Western Political Thought – S. C. Singhal
Western Political Thought (Plato to Present) – U Sharma
Indian Political Thought – Dr. R. C. Gupta
Modern Indian Political thought – Varma

UNIT 1: (18hrs)
Government of the United Kingdom
Evolution of the Constitution
Salient features and the role of Conventions
UNIT 2: (18hrs)
The Parliament
Composition, powers and functions
Process of law making
The Crown-Cabinet and the Prime Minister-Position, powers and functions
UNIT 3: (16hrs)
The Government of the USA
Salient Features of the American Constitution
Methods of amending the constitution
UNIT 4: (16hrs)
The Legislature
Congress-composition, powers ad functions
The Executive-The President, The Vice President
Process of election, powers and functions
UNIT 5: (16hrs)
The Judiciary and Party system in the UK and USA
The principle of Rule of Law and Judicial Review
Party system in the UK and USA

Reference Books
Select Constitution – A. C. Kapoor
Selected Modern Govts. – V. D. Mahajan
World Constitutions – Vishnu Bhagwan & Vidya Bhushan
World’s Constitution – Dr. S. N. Dubey

UNIT 1: (14hrs)
Government of France
Features of the V Republic
Combination of the Presidential-cum-Parliamentary government.
UNIT 2: (16hrs)
The Legislature
Parliament-Composition, powers and functions
The Executive-The President Process of election, powers and functions
UNIT 3: (18hrs)
The Government of the SWITZERLAND
Salient Features of the Constitution
The Legislature-Federal Assembly-Composition and functions
The Executive-The Federal Council-Composition, powers and functions
UNIT 4: (18hrs)
The Government of China
Features of 1982 Constitution
The Legislature –National People’s Congress-Composition, powers and functions
The Executive-The President, State Council, Prime Minister –powers and functions
UNIT 5: (18hrs)
The Judicial system of France and Switzerland
Party system in France, Switzerland and China
Direct Democratic Devices in Switzerland and their significance

Reference Books
Select Constitutions – A.C. Kapoor
Selected Modern Governments – V.D. Mahajan
World Constitutions – Vishnu Bhagwan & Vidya Bhushan
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World’s Constitution – Dr. S.N. Dubey

UNIT 1: (8hrs)
Salient features of Indian Constitution (IC)
Federal and Unitary features of IC
UNIT 2: (8hrs)
Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
Directive Principles of State Policy
Right to Information (RTI)
UNIT 3: (6hrs)
Centre-State relations
UNIT 4: (9hrs)
Challenges to Indian Democracy – Inequality, illiteracy, communalism, terrorism and corruption.
UNIT 5: (11hrs)
Election Commission and Reforms
Party system in India
Coalition Politics in India
Politics of Defection – Anti Defection law
Pressure Groups- their role in the Indian politics.
References
1.
Administrative problems of India – Corruption and remedies – BB
Mukherji
2.
Indian Government and Politics – A P Avasthi
3.
Indian Government and Politics – J C Johari
4.
Indian constitution – K K Ghai
5.
Indian Government and Politics – M V Pyler

6.
Indian Government and Politics – A C Kapoor
7.
Elections in India – R P Bhalla
8.
Introduction to Constitution of India – D D Basu
9.
Political thimkers, Trends & Processes – M N Suresh, G R Poornima
10.
Indian Political system – R C Agarwal

UNIT 1: THE LEGISLATURE (8hrs)
Composition, powers and functions of the Union Parliament
The legislative process
UNIT 2: THE EXECUTIVE (8hrs)
The President of India-process of election, powers with special reference to Emergency powers.
Role of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Indian Politics.
UINT 3: THE STATE EXECUTIVE (8hrs)
Role of Governor and his discretionary powers
The role of Chief Minister on State Politics.
UNIT 4: THE JUDICIARY (12hrs)
The Supreme Court-composition and it’s jurisdictions
The High Court-composition and their jurisdiction.
PIL and Judicial Activism in India.
UNIT 5: Lokpal and Lokayukta (6hrs)
References
1.
Administrative problems of India – Corruption and remedies – BB
Mukherji
2.
Indian Government and Politics – A P Avasthi
3.
Indian Government and Politics – J C Johari
4.
Indian constitution – K K Ghai
5.
Indian Government and Politics – M V Pyler
6.
Indian Government and Politics – A C Kapoor
7.
Elections in India – R P Bhalla
8.
Introduction to Constitution of India – D D Basu

9.
Political thimkers, Trends & Processes – M N Suresh, G R Poornima
10.
Indian Political system – R C Agarwal
11.
Indian Government and Politics – Hari Hara Das
12.
Indian Political systems – R C Agarwal

UNIT 1: (9hrs)
Concept of Human Rights
Contribution of the US and French Revolutions.
UNIT 2: THE UNIVERSALDECLARATION OF Human Rights (7hrs)
Enforcement and implementation of Human Rights.
UNIT 3: THE Human Rights IN INDIA (8hrs)
Origin of Human Rights in India
The Constitution
The Human Rights Commissions
Judiciary and Human Rights
UNIT 4: Human Rights AND ITS PROTECTION (10hrs)
Abuse of Human Rights, victims & forms
The protection of Human Rights
International Human Rights as peoples movements
UNIT 5: Human Rights IN THE CHANGING WORLD (8hrs)
Impact of terrorism on Human Rights
Reference
1.
Human Rights – Dr. S.C.Singhal
2.
Women & Development : The Indian Experience – Seth Mira, KK Ghani

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (9hrs)
Public Administration – meaning, features and scope of Public
Administration
UNIT 2: ORGANISATION (10hrs)
Principles of Organisation
Departments
Corporations
Commissions
UNIT 3: THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE (6hrs)
Administrative functions of the Chief Executive
Qualities for a good leadership
UNIT 4: MANAGEMENT (8hrs)
Meaning, features and functions of Management
Unit 5: CONTROL OVER ADMINISTATION (9hrs)
References
1.
Public Administration – A.R. Tyagi
2.
Public Administration – Dr. Avasthi & Dr. S.R. Maheshwari
3.
Public Administration – T K Agarwal
4.
Public Administration – Mohit Bhattacharya
5.
Administrative problems of India – Corruption in Pub Ad & Remedies –
B B Mukherjee
6.
A text book on Public Administration – Vishnu Bhagwan & Vidya Bushan
7.
Indian Administration - Vishnu Bhagwan & Vidya Bushan

UNIT 1: CIVIL SERVICE (8hrs)
Meaning – features and functions
UNIT 2: (8hrs)
Recruitment
Types and needs
UNIT 3: (12hrs)
Training – objectives of Training
Promotion- types of Promotion, need for Promotion
Morale
Discipline – formal and informal disciplinary measures
Retirement – need for retirement, retirement benefits.
UNTI 4: BUDGET (6hrs)
Essential features of a sound Budget
UNIT 5: (8hrs)
Accounting and auditing role of the Controller and Auditor General
Corruption – causes, effects and remedies
References:
1.
Public Administration – A.R. Tyagi
2.
Public Administration – Dr. Avasthi & Dr. S.R. Maheshwari
3.
Public Administration – T K Agarwal
4.
Public Administration – Mohit Bhattacharya
5.
Administrative problems of India – Corruption in Pub Ad & Remedies –
B B Mukherjee
6.
A text book on Public Administration – Vishnu Bhagwan & Vidya Bushan
7.
Indian Administration - Vishnu Bhagwan & Vidya Bushan

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO IR (8hrs)
Meaning, Scope and Importance of IR
UNIT 2: NATIONAL POWER (7hrs)
Various elements of National power
UNIT 3: THE FOREIGN POLICY (14hrs)
Various Devices of Foreign Policy
Diplomacy-types, diplomatic functions and privileges
Propaganda-various techniques of Propaganda
War-causes and remedies
Economic instruments of foreign policy
India’s foreign policy
UNIT 4: DISARMAMENT (7hrs)
Meaning and progress of Disarmament in the changing world.
UNIT 5: THE UNITED NATIONS ORGANISATION (6hrs)
Achievement and future of the UNO
Terrorism- threat to world peace
Reference
1.
IR since1900 – V D Mahajan
2.
IR since World war – A Sen
3.
IR (1914 to present day) – V. Sharma
4.
Politics among nations – Morgenthan
5.
IR – Palmer & Porkins
6.
The Origin of Indian F P – Prasa, Bimala
7.
The study of IR – Quincy Weight
8.
Making of India F P – Bando Padyaya

9.
IR – K K Ghai
10.
IR – Vinay Kumar Malhotra