Understanding Ambedkar — DU B.A. (Hons.) Political Science Previous Year Question Papers

1. Discuss Dr. Ambedkar's approach to the study of Polity and Economy in India. 2. Explain the origin of untouchability with special reference to the Ambedkar's critique of Hindu social order. 3. Hindu Code Bill exemplifies Dr. Ambedkar as a champion of women's rights. 4. Describe Ambedkar's idea of democracy and the necessary preconditions for the successful functioning of democracy in India. 5. Critically analyse Ambedkar's idea of Nation. Discuss the role of language in nationalism in Ambedkar's thought. 6. Why Dr. Ambedkar perceived the Indian Constitution as an instrument of social transformation? Discuss the views of Dr. Ambedkar on land and labor rights with reference to the economic development of India. 8. Examine various constitutional provisions for ensuring the rights and representation of marginalized sections of Indian society. 9. Discuss Ambedkar's vision of ideal society. Comment on Ambedkar's contribution towards the upliftment of the depressed sections of the society. 10. Write short notes on Any Two of the following : (a) Social Democracy (b) Ambedkar and constitutionalism (c) Buddhism and Marxism in Ambedkar's vision (d) Annihilation of caste