Scope and Significance of Political Science Questions and Answers AP Inter 1st Year Civics Chapter 1

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AP Inter 1st Year Civics 1st Lesson Scope and Significance of Political Science Questions and Answers

Very Short Answer Questions

Question 1.
Name four ancient Greek city-states.
Answer:
Ancient Greek city-states:

1. Athens
2. Argos
3. Aegina
4. Corinth
5. Sparta

These city states maintained the status of sovereignty.

Question 2.
What is the origin of the term ‘civics’?
Answer:

• The term ‘Civics’ is derived from two Latin words ‘Civitas’ and ‘Civis’.
• They mean, City and Citizen respectively.

Question 3.
How does Political Science teach the qualities of Good Citizenship?
Answer:
Good Citizenship Qualities: Political Science teaches the lessons of various aspects and virtues of good citizenship. It trains the people to become ideal citizens. It inculcates good citizenship qualities such as obedience, social service, self-sacrifice, National unity etc. it promotes and strengthens among them a sense of responsibility towards society and state.

Question 4.
Give any two traditional definitions of political Science.
Answer:
Traditional definitions of Political Sciences:

1. Political Science – A study of State
2. Political Sciene – A study of Government
3. Political Sciene – A study of State and Government.

Question 5.
Write about any two modern definitions of Political science.
Answer:
Modern definitions of Political Sciences:

1. Political Science – A study of Power
2. Political Science – A study of Allocation of values.

Short Answer Questions

Question 1.
Enumerate any four traditional definitions of political science.
Answer:
Traditional definitions of Political Science:

1. Political Science – a study of the State.- J.W.Garner
2. Political Science – a study of the Government.- Stephen Leacock
3. Political Science – a study of the State and the Government.- R.N.Gilchrist

1. Political Science – a study of the State:
“Political Science begins and ends with the state” – J. W. Garner

2. Political Science – a study of the Government:

• Stephen Leacock, John Richard Seely and others defined, Political Science as a study of the Government.
• “Political Science deals with the Government’ – Stephen Leacock
• “Political Science investigates the phenomenon of the Government’-John Richard Seely

3. Political Science – a study of the State and the Government:

• Paul Janet, R. N. Gilchrist, Dimock, Prof. Catlin and others defined Political Science as a study of the State and the Government.
• “Political Science is a study of foundations of the State and the Government’ – R. N. Gilchrist

Question 2.
Distinguish between civics and political science.
Answer:

Long Answer Questions

Question 1.
Define political science and explain any six points of the scope of political science.
Answer:
Define political science and explain any six points of the scope of political science.
Aristotle, used the term ‘Politics’ for the first time in his book ‘Politics’. The term ‘Politics’ is derived from Greek words ‘Polis’ and ‘Politicus’ They mean the City and Citizen respectively.

Definitions of Political Science:

• “Political Science begins and ends with the state” – J. W. Garner
• “Political Science is a study of foundations of the State and the Government’- R. N. Gilchrist

Scope of Political Science:

1. Study of Man in the Society and State.
2.  Study of State.
3. Study of the Government.
4. Study of Associations and Institutions.
5. Study of Rights and Responsibilities.
6. Study of National and International Issues
7. Study of Power.
8. Study of Public Policy.

1. Study of Man in the Society and State : Aristotle stated that ‘Man is a social animal’.
Man can satisfy his basic needs like food, clothing, shelter and protection in the society. Political Science explains the relationship between man and society. It also explains the origin, evolution and purpose of the society.

2. Study of State: Some Political scientists conceived the Political Science as a study of the affairs of the state. The state is indispensable (essential) for every individual. It studies the relationship between the state and the citizens.

Political Science explains about the state under three categories.

• The study of state in present situation.
• The study of state in the past.
• The study of state as it should be in future.

3. Study of Government: Some Political scientists conceived the political science as a study of government. Government is agency of the state. There can be no state without a government. Government formulates, expresses and implements the aims and aspirations of the state through its organs.

4. Study of Associations and institutions: Political science explains the nature, structure and functions of the various associations and institutions. Every individual is a member of various associations and institutions in the state.

5. Study of Rights and Responsibilities: The scope of political science includes the study of the significance of rights like right to life and right to liberty etc., and the responsibilities like paying taxes, obeying laws etc., of the citizens. Political science enumerates the definitions, classification and different theories of rights and responsibilities.

6. Study of National and International lssues:The scope of political science comprises a study of the domestic issues and policies of the state as well as international issues like Cold War, balance of power, disarmament, diplomacy, international politics and international organization etc.,

7. Study of Power: The behaviouralists of twentieth century regarded Political Science as a study of sharing and shaping of power. They pointed out that Political Science discusses how power is grabbed, manipulated and perpetuated to have a control over the society.

8. Study of Public Policy: David Easton, Anderson and Charles Lindbolm considered Political Science as the study of formulation, execution and evaluation of Public Policy. They emphasized the role of formal political structures and informal political groups.

Question 2.
Explain any eight points of the significance of political science. [BMP2][Mar-19]
Answer:
Political Science is very valuable and indispensable to the rulers as well as the ruled.

Significance of Political Science:

1. Information about the state.
2. Knowledge of Government and Administration.
3. Information about Democratic values.
4. Makes Democracy successful.
5. Rights and Responsibilities.
6. Good citizenship qualities.
7. Knowledge about world affairs.
8. Provides knowledge about International Organisations.
9. Develops political awareness.
10. Explains the need for Co-operation and Toleration.

1. Information about the State: The primary aim of studying Political Science is to provide information and knowledge of the State – its origin, nature, structure and functions. Knowledge of the State is of great significance to everyone.

2. Knowledge of Government and Administration: Political Science creates awareness about the organization, control and coordination of administration, public relations, management, administrative laws etc. It also covers the study of local self-governing bodies like Corporations, Municipalities, Zilla Parishads, Mandal Parishads, Panchayats etc.

3. Information about Democratic values:Political Science provides accurate information about the political terms like state, government, nation, nationality, constitution, democracy, socialism, and communism which are used commonly in every sphere of human life. It provides a good knowledge and awareness about the political ideas like Rights, Liberty, Equality and Justice.

4. Makes Democracy Successful: People in democracy elect their representatives and are ruled by them. They must be vigilant and enlightened for preserving and promoting democratic ideals. It educates the common men on the ideals and ideals of democracy. Its study is vital for the success of democracy.

5. Rights and Responsibilities: The study of Political Science enables the citizens to be familiar with their rights and responsibilities and their interrelationship. The success or failure of democracy depends upon the proper understanding of the relationship between the rights and responsibilities.

6. Good Citizenship Qualities : Political Science teaches the lessons of various aspects and virtues of good citizenship. It trains the people to become ideal citizens. It inculcates good citizenship qualities such as obedience, social service, self-sacrifice , National unity etc.

It promotes and strengthens among them a sense of responsibility towards society and state.

7. Knowledge about world affairs: The study of Political Science enriches individual’s knowledge on world affairs. It is useful for observing and understanding the contemporary world affairs.

It stimulates right thinking, broad vision and universal understanding of various phenomena of international politics.

8. Knowledge about International Organisations:The Study of Political Science promotes the spirit of internationalism. It provides a sound knowledge about international organizations like the UNO, WHO, UNESCO.

9. Develops Political awareness: The study of Political Science provides the necessary knowledge about political ideals namely Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, Justice etc. It also discusses about some political ideologies like fascism, socialism and communism.

10. Explains the need for Co-operation and Toleration: Many obstacles like communalism, linguism, sub-national regional and sub-regional feelings etc., have been threatening the national integration in many states. In this context, the study of Political Science teaches about the need for adjustment, co-operation and toleration.

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1.
Which of the following is not considered an ancient Greek city-state?
1. Athens
2. Corinth
3. Argos
4. USA
Answer:
4. USA

Question 2.
Who described the ancient Greek city-states as ‘city-communities’?
1. Socrates
2. Prof. Catlin
3. Plato
4. Paul Janet
Answer:
2. Prof. Catlin

Question 3.
Socrates belonged to
1. 5th Century BC
2. 6th Century BC
3. 4th Century BC
4. 5th Century AD
Answer:
1. 5th Century BC

Question 4.
The term ‘Politics’ is derived from Greek words ‘Polis’ and ‘Politis’ which mean
1. City-Communities
2. Modern State
3. City and Citizen
4. Modern Village
Answer:
3. City and Citizen

Question 5.
Who defined “political science as the science of who gets what, when and why?”
1. William A. Robson
2. Hillman
3. Stephen Leacock
4. J.W. Garner
Answer:
2. Hillman

Question 6.
Who understood political science as the authoritative allocation of values?
1. David Easton
2. Hillman
3. R.G. Gettel
4. Harold Lasswell
Answer:
1. David Easton

Fill in the Blanks

Question 1.
Modern political scientists like Anderson, David Easton and Charles Lindblom argued that political science is a ____________.
Answer:
Policy science

Question 2.
The father of political science is ____________.
Answer:
Aristotle

One Word Answer

Question 1.
Who worked hard to popularity of political science as a subject of study in developing nations?
Answer:
H.J. Laski.

Question 2.
Where did political science originate?
Answer:
Ancient Greek city-states.

Question 3.
Who said ‘man is a social animal’?
Answer:
Aristotle.

Question 4.
Who first recognised political science as a prominent academic subject?
Answer:
London School of Economics.

Question 5.
Who described political science as the ‘supreme science and the master of all social sciences’?
Answer:
Aristotle.