Which of the following statements are true/false about Political Theory?
It discusses ideas that form the basis of political institutions.
True. Political theory deals with the ideas and principles that shape Constitutions, governments and social life in a systematic manner. It discusses ideas that form the basis of political institutions.
It explains the relationship between different religions.
False. Political theory does not explain the relationship between different religions. It clarifies the meaning of concepts such as freedom, equality, justice, democracy, secularism and examines values that inform political life.
It explains the meanings of concepts like equality and freedom.
True. Political theory clarifies the meaning of concepts such as freedom, equality, justice, democracy, secularism and explains their significance. It examines the arguments advanced by different thinkers in defence of these concepts.
It predicts the performance of political parties.
False. Political theory does not predict the performance of political parties. It reflects upon our current political experiences and points out trends and possibilities for the future.
Explanation
The textbook clearly defines the scope of political theory. Statement (a) is true as political theory deals with ideas and principles that shape Constitutions, governments and social life. Statement (b) is false because political theory focuses on political concepts like freedom, equality, justice, democracy, secularism - not relationships between religions. Statement (c) is true as the text explicitly states that political theory clarifies the meaning of concepts such as freedom, equality, justice, democracy, secularism. Statement (d) is false because while political theory points out trends and possibilities for the future, it does not predict political party performance - that would be more in the domain of psephology or political analysis.