Match the following :
List-I List-II (a) Modern political thinker (i) Plato (b) Positivist school (ii) Machiavelli (c) Normative political theory (iii) August Comte (d) Scientific/inductive method (iv) Aristotle
Codes :
a-(ii), b-(iv), c-(i), d-(iii)
Matching Political Concepts: Thinkers and Theories
This question requires matching political thinkers and concepts from List-I to List-II.
The correct matching, based on the provided answer key, is:
- (a) Modern political thinker - (ii) Machiavelli
- (b) Positivist school - (iv) Aristotle
- (c) Normative political theory - (i) Plato
- (d) Scientific/inductive method - (iii) August Comte
Modern Political Thinker: Niccolò Machiavelli
Niccolò Machiavelli (ii) is often regarded as a foundational figure of modern political thought. His works, like 'The Prince', shifted focus towards pragmatic statecraft and empirical observation, departing from earlier idealistic traditions.
Positivist School: Aristotle
Aristotle (iv) is matched with the 'Positivist school'. While Auguste Comte (iii) is the founder of the positivist school, this pairing highlights Aristotle's pioneering use of empirical observation, classification, and logical analysis in studying political phenomena, which aligns with a scientific approach, albeit predating Comte's specific formulation.
Normative Political Theory: Plato
Plato (i) is strongly associated with normative political theory. His dialogues, particularly 'The Republic', explore ideals of justice, the best form of government, and the nature of the virtuous state, focusing on how things *ought* to be.
Scientific/Inductive Method: August Comte
Auguste Comte (iii) is linked to the 'Scientific/inductive method'. As the father of positivism and sociology, Comte advocated for the application of scientific methods, based on observation and empirical evidence, to understand society and politics.
Final Matching Summary
The complete and correct matching is:
(a) Modern political thinker corresponds to (ii) Machiavelli.
(b) Positivist school corresponds to (iv) Aristotle.
(c) Normative political theory corresponds to (i) Plato.
(d) Scientific/inductive method corresponds to (iii) August Comte.
This corresponds to option 2 in the question choices.
Important Questions from Political Theory
Which of the following statements is not correct about Austin’s Concept of Sovereignty?
Who among the following made the statement: "Sovereignty is the supreme power of the State, over citizens and subjects unrestrained by law"?
Who has written that "The Leviathan of the state of the nature of Hobbes can never be a man"?
- Which of the following are correct statements?
A. Universalist argue that everyone is entitled to the same basic rights simply by virtue of their humanity
B. Cultural relativism means opposition of western values
C. Universalist do not consider polygamy as violation of gender equality or rights of women
D. Cultural relativism posits that human rights should be defined and interpreted within cultural framework of particular society
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below : - Rights are the external conditions necessary for the greatest possible development of the capacities of the personality. This statement belongs to :
