Basic Principles of Political Science

1. Political Science : Definition, Nature and Scope 2. Methods and Approaches to the Study of Political Science 3. Relations of Political Science with other Social Sciences 4. State : Essential Elements, Functions and Principles of Origin 5. Concept of Nation and Nationality 6. Theory of Sovereignty 7. Separation of Power 8. Citizenship and Civil Society 9. Rights and Duties 10. Liberty and Equality 11. Justice 12. Constitution : Meaning and Types 13. Types of Government 14. Theories of Democracy 15. Political Parties (National and Regional) and Pressure Groups.

Indian Government and Politics

1. Brief History of Indian National Movement 2. The Making of Indian Constitution, Sources, Preamble and Basic Features 3. Fundamental Rights and Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy 4. Union Executive : President, Prime Minister and Cabinet 5. Indian Parliament : Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha 6. Supreme Court 7. Election Commission 8. The State Executive : Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers 9. State Legislature : Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council 10. Judicial Activism and Public Courts 11. Right to Information 12. Electoral Reforms.