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Arihant NTA UGC NET JRF SET Political Science Paper 2 by Gurpreet Kaur and Nandini Sharma is the most updated guide for aspirants. This edition includes 6 solved papers (September 2024 to December 2019) and covers the entire syllabus across 10 units—from political theory and Indian political thought to international relations and public policy. Featuring model papers, exam-oriented theory, and key concepts like federalism, realism, and governance, this book is essential for cracking UGC NET, JRF, and SET examinations. Boost your preparation with authentic practice and conceptual clarity.

Master the UGC NET JRF SET Political Science Examination with the Most Updated Edition.

Ace the prestigious UGC NET JRF SET Political Science Paper 2 with the latest edition of the definitive guide by Arihant Prakashan, authored by the renowned academicians Gurpreet Kaur and Nandini Sharma. This book is a comprehensive study resource meticulously designed to cater to the evolving pattern and difficulty level of the National Testing Agency (NTA) examination. Whether you are aiming for a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or an assistant professorship or preparing for the State Eligibility Test (SET), this book provides a strategic advantage through its blend of conceptual clarity and examination-specific preparation.

Why This Book is an Indispensable Resource for Political Science Aspirants

This edition stands out by incorporating six fully solved previous years' papers, including the latest September 2024 and December 2023 exams. These solved papers allow candidates to understand real-time question trends, difficulty levels, and important repetitive themes. Each solution is explained to reinforce core concepts from the UGC NET syllabus.

The content is systematically divided into 10 key units covering the entire Political Science Paper 2 syllabus. The book begins with Unit 1: Political Theory, delving into key concepts and classical and contemporary political ideologies. It progresses to Unit 2: Political Thought, covering ancient to modern political philosophers, followed by Unit 3: Indian Political Thought, which provides a dedicated focus on indigenous thinkers and traditions.

For comparative analysis, Unit 4: Comparative Political Analysis explains various approaches, colonialism, decolonisation, and political regimes. Unit 5: International Relations covers major approaches, the United Nations, regional organisations, and contemporary global challenges. This is seamlessly complemented by Unit 6: India’s Foreign Policy, which examines India’s strategic relations with major powers, the multipolar world, and its neighbourhood.

The book places significant emphasis on the Indian political system through Unit 7: Political Institutions in India, covering the Constitution’s basic structure, constitutionalism, federalism, executive, legislature, and judiciary. Unit 8: Political Processes in India then analyses state-economy dynamics, development, regionalisation, and other critical processes. Unit 9: Public Administration introduces major theories and organisational principles, while Unit 10: Governance and Public Policy in India concludes with accountability, grassroots governance, planning, development, and public policy mechanisms.

Key Features that Drive Success:

- Exam-Oriented Structure: Each chapter follows a standardised format of theory, definitions, examples, and practice questions.

- Practice Material: Includes model papers that simulate the actual NTA NET exam pattern for self-assessment.

- Keyword-Rich Content: Covers essential terms like liberalism, Marxism, postcolonialism, realism, federalism, separation of powers, human rights, governance, and public policy.

- Authorship: Written by experienced authors Gurpreet Kaur and Nandini Sharma, ensuring accuracy and academic rigour.

This book is more than a book; it is a complete solution for aspirants of NTA UGC NET, JRF, SET, and other competitive examinations like PhD entrance tests. By systematically covering the syllabus and providing rigors practice through previous years’ papers and model papers, this guide builds both confidence and competence. Invest in this updated edition to streamline your revision, identify your weak areas, and master the art of answer-writing for the Political Science Paper 2 examination.

Have Doubts Regarding This Product ? Ask Your Question

Q1

Which five consecutive solved papers are included for latest exam trends?

A1

September 2024, December 2023, October 2022, November 2021, December 2020, and December 2019—offering six years of authentic practice for NTA UGC NET.
Q2

How does Unit 1 structure classical political ideologies?

A2

Unit 1 separately covers Liberalism, Marxism, Anarchism, and Conservatism under classical ideologies before moving to contemporary ones like Feminism and Ecologism.
Q3

Which ancient political thinkers are covered in Unit 2?

A3

Plato, Aristotle, and Cicero are discussed under Ancient Political Thought, focusing on justice, citizenship, and ideal state concepts.
Q4

Does the book cover decolonisation in comparative politics?

A4

Yes, Unit 4 includes a dedicated section on colonialism and decolonisation of comparative politics, explaining postcolonial state challenges.
Q5

Which regional organisations are analysed in International Relations unit?

A5

The book covers UN, EU, ASEAN, SAARC, and AU, examining their structure, functions, and India’s engagement with them.
Q6

How is India’s neighbourhood foreign policy treated separately?

A6

Unit 6 has a full chapter on India’s relations with multipolar world and neighbourhood, covering SAARC, Look East, and China diplomacy.
Q7

Which contemporary challenges in IR are included for NET exam?

A7

Climate change, terrorism, migration, cyber security, and human rights are discussed as contemporary global challenges in Unit 5.
Q8

How does the book address grassroots governance?

A8

Unit 10 devotes an exclusive chapter to grassroots governance, covering Panchayati Raj, 73rd/74th amendments, and rural-urban local bodies.
Q9

Are administrative theories linked to governance in India?

A9

Yes, Unit 9 on Public Administration connects scientific management, Weber’s bureaucracy, and human relations theories to Indian governance mechanisms.
Q10

Does it cover political processes like regionalisation?

A10

Unit 8 includes a full chapter on regionalisation of Indian politics, explaining coalition politics, statehood demands, and regional parties.

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- Solved Paper, September 2024

- Solved Paper, December 2023

- Solved Paper, October 2022

- Solved Paper, November 2021

- Solved Paper, December 2020

- Solved Paper, December 2019

UNIT 1. POLITICAL THEORY

1. Political Theory and Its Key Concepts

2. Other Key Concepts of Political Theory

3. Classical Political Ideologies

4. Contemporary Political Ideologies

UNIT 2. POLITICAL THOUGHT

5. Ancient Political Thought

6. Modern Political Thought (Part I)

7. Modern Political Thought (Part II)

UNIT 3. INDIAN POLITICAL THOUGHT

8. Indian Political Thoughts

9. Indian Political Thoughts

UNIT 4. COMPARATIVE POLITICAL ANALYSIS

10. Approaches, Colonialism and Decolonisation of Comparative Politics

11. Nationalism and State Theory

12. Political Regimes and Development

UNIT 5. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

13. Approaches and Concepts of International Relations

14. United Nations and Regional Organisations of IR

15. Contemporary Challenges

UNIT 6. INDIA’S FOREIGN POLICY

16. India’s Foreign Policy and Relations with Major Powers

17. India’s Relations with the Multipolar World and Neighbourhood

UNIT 7. POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS IN INDIA

18. Historical Development and Basic Structure of Constitution

19. Constitutionalism in India

20. Executive, Legislature and Judiciary

21. Federalism in India, Electoral Process and Constitutional Bodies

UNIT 8. POLITICAL PROCESSES IN INDIA

22. State, Economy and Development

23. Political Processes in India

24. Regionalisation of Indian Politics

UNIT 9. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

25. Public Administration and Theories

26. Theories and Principles of Organisation

UNIT 10. GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC POLICY IN INDIA

27. Accountability and Control in Governance

28. Governance and Institutional Mechanism

29. Grassroot Governance

30. Planning and Development

31. Public Policy

- Model Papers

Master the UGC NET JRF SET Political Science Examination with the Most Updated Edition.

Why This Book is an Indispensable Resource for Political Science Aspirants

Key Features that Drive Success:

- Exam-Oriented Structure: Each chapter follows a standardised format of theory, definitions, examples, and practice questions.

- Practice Material: Includes model papers that simulate the actual NTA NET exam pattern for self-assessment.

- Keyword-Rich Content: Covers essential terms like liberalism, Marxism, postcolonialism, realism, federalism, separation of powers, human rights, governance, and public policy.

- Authorship: Written by experienced authors Gurpreet Kaur and Nandini Sharma, ensuring accuracy and academic rigour.

- Solved Paper, September 2024

- Solved Paper, December 2023

- Solved Paper, October 2022

- Solved Paper, November 2021

- Solved Paper, December 2020

- Solved Paper, December 2019

UNIT 1. POLITICAL THEORY

1. Political Theory and Its Key Concepts

2. Other Key Concepts of Political Theory

3. Classical Political Ideologies

4. Contemporary Political Ideologies

UNIT 2. POLITICAL THOUGHT

5. Ancient Political Thought

6. Modern Political Thought (Part I)

7. Modern Political Thought (Part II)

UNIT 3. INDIAN POLITICAL THOUGHT

8. Indian Political Thoughts

9. Indian Political Thoughts

UNIT 4. COMPARATIVE POLITICAL ANALYSIS

10. Approaches, Colonialism and Decolonisation of Comparative Politics

11. Nationalism and State Theory

12. Political Regimes and Development

UNIT 5. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

13. Approaches and Concepts of International Relations

14. United Nations and Regional Organisations of IR

15. Contemporary Challenges

UNIT 6. INDIA’S FOREIGN POLICY

16. India’s Foreign Policy and Relations with Major Powers

17. India’s Relations with the Multipolar World and Neighbourhood

UNIT 7. POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS IN INDIA

18. Historical Development and Basic Structure of Constitution

19. Constitutionalism in India

20. Executive, Legislature and Judiciary

21. Federalism in India, Electoral Process and Constitutional Bodies

UNIT 8. POLITICAL PROCESSES IN INDIA

22. State, Economy and Development

23. Political Processes in India

24. Regionalisation of Indian Politics

UNIT 9. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

25. Public Administration and Theories

26. Theories and Principles of Organisation

UNIT 10. GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC POLICY IN INDIA

27. Accountability and Control in Governance

28. Governance and Institutional Mechanism

29. Grassroot Governance

30. Planning and Development

31. Public Policy

- Model Papers

Have Doubts Regarding This Product ? Ask Your Question

Q1

Which five consecutive solved papers are included for latest exam trends?

A1

September 2024, December 2023, October 2022, November 2021, December 2020, and December 2019—offering six years of authentic practice for NTA UGC NET.
Q2

How does Unit 1 structure classical political ideologies?

A2

Unit 1 separately covers Liberalism, Marxism, Anarchism, and Conservatism under classical ideologies before moving to contemporary ones like Feminism and Ecologism.
Q3

Which ancient political thinkers are covered in Unit 2?

A3

Plato, Aristotle, and Cicero are discussed under Ancient Political Thought, focusing on justice, citizenship, and ideal state concepts.
Q4

Does the book cover decolonisation in comparative politics?

A4

Yes, Unit 4 includes a dedicated section on colonialism and decolonisation of comparative politics, explaining postcolonial state challenges.
Q5

Which regional organisations are analysed in International Relations unit?

A5

The book covers UN, EU, ASEAN, SAARC, and AU, examining their structure, functions, and India’s engagement with them.
Q6

How is India’s neighbourhood foreign policy treated separately?

A6

Unit 6 has a full chapter on India’s relations with multipolar world and neighbourhood, covering SAARC, Look East, and China diplomacy.
Q7

Which contemporary challenges in IR are included for NET exam?

A7

Climate change, terrorism, migration, cyber security, and human rights are discussed as contemporary global challenges in Unit 5.
Q8

How does the book address grassroots governance?

A8

Unit 10 devotes an exclusive chapter to grassroots governance, covering Panchayati Raj, 73rd/74th amendments, and rural-urban local bodies.
Q9

Are administrative theories linked to governance in India?

A9

Yes, Unit 9 on Public Administration connects scientific management, Weber’s bureaucracy, and human relations theories to Indian governance mechanisms.
Q10

Does it cover political processes like regionalisation?

A10

Unit 8 includes a full chapter on regionalisation of Indian politics, explaining coalition politics, statehood demands, and regional parties.

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