Bharathiar University 2007 M.Phil Political Science - Government Administration - Question Paper

M.Phil. Political Science - Government Administration May 2007

Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 * eight = 40 marks)
ans any 5 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.
1. State the salient features of Local Administration under the Mauryas.
2. Examine the qualifications prescribed by the Sabha of Uttaramerur for becoming an elected member of that body.
3. Is Indian judiciary over active? State the pros and cons of over activism.
4. What is a ‘money bill’? How is a ‘money bill’ passed in our parliament?
5. Assess the functioning of the Cabinet Secretariat.
6. List out the powers and functions of the Planning Commission of India.
7. Evaluate the functioning of reserved constituencies in the state local body set up in Tamil Nadu.
8. Are the Civil servants the slaves of the Ministers concerned?
PART B — (4 * 15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 of the subsequent.
All ques. carry equal marks.
9. Discuss the salient features of the preample of Indian Constitution.
10. Make an assessment of the powers, functions and positions of the president of India.
11. What is meant by ‘Judicial Review’? How it differs in India from the US?
12. Critically examine the workings of the Central Ministry of Finance.
13. State how did the Central Election Commission work under Mr. Seshan.
14. Mention the organisation and functioning of District Administration in any State of India.
15. Examine the Centre State relations that existed before the declaration of emergency.

Earning:   Approval pending.