Political Theory 1 for BA 1st Sem PU (Hindi Medium) by J.S. Badyal, extensively publishes by Raj Publishers. Completely based on the syllabus of Panjab University Chandigarh. This book is the mandatory book for political science students pursuing BA  first semester.

The book widely teaches the basic foundation of ideals, values, beliefs of the state and people, and their respective significance in the Field of political science. 

This book covers the following Content:

1. Meaning and definition of Political Science
2. Relation of political science to other states concept of modern state 
3. Distinction between state and government, state and society
4. Social Contract Theory of the origin of the state
5. Historical or Evolutionary Theory of the origin of the state
6. Liberal, Marxian and Gandhian view of the state.
7. Welfare State: Liberal and Socialist perspective
8. Sovereignty
9. Pluralist Theory of sovereignty
10. Political system

• short answer type questions and answers are discussed
• previous year questions for at least two consecutive years are attached 
• detailed syllabus based on Panjab University Chandigarh for the subject are attached at the front pages 
• exam related questions are exclusively discussed