UNIT - I 

1. Political Science : Definition, Nature, Scope and Relation with other Social Sciences 2. Methods and Approaches to the Study of Political Science 3. State : Nature, Origin and Theories of State Action 4. Development of State and Case of Welfare State 5. Justice 6. Law, Liberty and Equality 7. Sovereignty 8. Forms of Governments 9. Dictatorship 10. Public Opinion 11. Party System and Pressure Group 12. Organs of Government 13. Liberalism, Individualism, Marxism and Idealism 14. Electoral Systems.

UNIT - II

1. The Birth and Growth of Nationalism in India : The Indian National Congress 2. Trend of Moderatism and Extremism in Indian National Movement 3. Indian National Movement : Non-coperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement 4. Towards Independence 5. Constitution-Making and its Salient Features 6. Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties 7. Federal System and Centre-state Relations 8. Union Executive : Persident, Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers 9. Parliament 10. State Governments 11. Judiciary : Supreme and High Court 12. Local Self-Government : Panchayati Raj System.