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SUB-TOPIC INFO – Political Theory (UNIT 1)
CONTENT TYPE – Solved PYQs
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Democracy
Political Theory (UNIT 1)
Solved PYQs (UGC NET)
1. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (Sep 2013)
List I (Authors) | List II (Books) |
A. D. Held | I. Participation and Democratic Theory |
B. J. Lively | II. Models of Democracy |
C. Macpherson | III. Democracy |
D. C. Pateman | IV. The Real World of Democracy |
Options:
- A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
- A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
- A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
- A – IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
Answer: 2
Correct answer is (2): Explanation: The following is the correct match of the given lists
- “Models of Democracy” by David Held This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the concept of democracy, tracing its development from ancient Greece to modern times. It engages in a critical discussion about the current meanings and implications of democracy.
- “Democracy” by Jack Lively This concise and definitive book explores the broad and contentious topic of democracy, centering on the idea that the essence of democracy is political equality.
- “The Real World of Democracy” by C.B. MacPherson In this work, MacPherson analyzes different interpretations of democracy, including communist, Third World, and Western-liberal versions, and discusses their influences on each other.
- “Participation and Democratic Theory” by Carole Pateman critiques major democratic Pateman theorists like Robert Dahl in this book, challenging the justification of elite power based on the alleged apathy and incompetence of the general populace. Therefore, each book is correctly matched with its author and central theme.
Hence, option (2) is the correct answer.
2. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (Dec 2013)
List I (Authors) | List II (Books) |
A. A Alblaster | I. Participation and Democratic Theory |
B. CB Macpherson | II. Models of Democracy |
C. C. Pateman | III. Democracy |
D. D Held | IV. The Real World of Democracy |
Options:
- A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
- A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
- A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
- A – III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Answer: 2
Correct answer is (2): Explanation:
- Anthony Giddens authored “Democracy” (1994), wherein he explores the history and practices of democracy, highlighting the shift from the original concept of ‘direct’ democracy, where the populace directly participates in decision-making, to the contemporary form of representative democracy.
- C.B. Macpherson wrote “The Real World of Democracy” (1965), examining various alternatives to democracy, including perspectives from the Third World, communist theories, and diverse liberal interpretations of democracy.
- Carole Pateman discussed the theme of ‘elite domination’ in liberal democracies in her book “Participation and Democratic Theory” (1970). She argues that the strong control exerted by elites within democratic systems leads to a democratic deficit, weakening the relationship between political participation and the civic capacities of the populace.
- David Held is the author of “Models of Democracy” (1987), where he reviews major democratic theories ranging from those of ancient Greece to modern interpretations.
