JKPSC 10+2 Political Science Lecturer Syllabus – Topic-wise Breakdown
UNIT 1: Political Theory and Concepts
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Meaning, Nature, and Scope of Political Science
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Traditional and Modern Approaches
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State: Origin, Nature, Elements, and Functions
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Sovereignty: Monistic and Pluralistic Theories
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Law, Liberty, Equality, Rights, and Justice
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Power, Authority, and Legitimacy
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Citizenship and Civil Society
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Political Ideologies: Liberalism, Marxism, Socialism, Feminism, Gandhism
UNIT 2: Indian Government and Politics
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Historical Background of Indian Constitution
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Salient Features of the Constitution
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Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties
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Union Government: President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, Parliament
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State Government: Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Legislature
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Judiciary: Supreme Court and High Courts – Composition and Jurisdiction
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Centre-State Relations
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Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies
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Constitutional Bodies: Election Commission, UPSC, Finance Commission, etc.
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Political Parties, Pressure Groups, and Electoral System in India
UNIT 3: Comparative Politics and Government
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Nature and Scope of Comparative Politics
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Approaches: Traditional and Modern
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Constitutionalism: Theory and Practice
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Organs of Government: Legislature, Executive, Judiciary – Structures and Functions
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Parliamentary and Presidential Systems
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Unitary and Federal Systems
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Political Culture, Political Socialization, and Political Participation
UNIT 4: Public Administration
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Meaning, Nature, and Scope of Public Administration
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Evolution and Principles of Administration
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Bureaucracy: Weber’s Model and Criticisms
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Development Administration
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Personnel Administration: Recruitment, Training, Promotion
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Budget and Financial Administration
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Administrative Accountability and Control
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E-Governance and Good Governance
UNIT 5: International Relations and World Politics
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Nature and Scope of International Relations
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National Interest, Power, Balance of Power
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Cold War and Post-Cold War World Order
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United Nations: Structure, Functions, and Reforms
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Regional Organizations: SAARC, ASEAN, EU
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India's Foreign Policy: Principles, Objectives, and Challenges
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India and Major Powers (USA, China, Russia)
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Contemporary Issues: Terrorism, Environment, Globalization
UNIT 6: Political Thought
Western Political Thought:
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Plato and Aristotle
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Machiavelli
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Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau
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J.S. Mill, Hegel, Marx
Indian Political Thought:
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Manu and Kautilya
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Raja Ram Mohan Roy
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Swami Vivekananda
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M.K. Gandhi
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B.R. Ambedkar
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Jawaharlal Nehru
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Deendayal Upadhyaya
UNIT 7: Political Development in Jammu & Kashmir
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Historical Background of J&K Politics
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Constitutional Development: Accession to India, Article 370 (Now Abrogated)
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Political Parties in J&K: National Conference, PDP, etc.
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Governance and Development in J&K
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Local Self Government in J&K (Panchayati Raj)
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Recent Political Developments post-2019