University of North Bengal 2004-2nd Year M.A Political Science PART-II S (HONOURS) - Question Paper

poverty with special reference to wage-employment programmes. In this context,
add a note on the problem of limited success of programmes. 12+4
2. Would you agree with the view that Indian planning combines growth with social
justice? — ans with reference to latest modifications in objectives of planning
since the eighth plan. 16
3. Evaluate the strategies for development of agriculture in India. Has the
development process increased rural inequality?
4. Critically explain the nature and dimensions of economic reforms or liberalization
in India. 16
5. Write short notes on any 3 of the following: 5x2 = 10
(a) Technological backwardness in India.
(b) Debate over “origin” of underdevelopment.
(c) Soft State.
(d) Dominant proprietary classes in India.
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PG II / (DE)/ 2004
2004
POLITICAL SCIENCE
COURSE - 16
TIME – 2 HOURS, FULL MARKS – 42
Group – D
(Indian State and Society)
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
ans any 2 ques. from ques. Nos. one to 4, and also ans ques. No. 5
1. Trace the origins and development of the Congress Party since independence.
Would you agree with the view that the Congress Party has been in a state of
irreversible decline since the 1980s? provide reasons. 10+6
2. Enumerate the causes of the expansion of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in
latest times? Is the expansion adequate in terms of its social and regional basis of
support? 10+6
3. Comment on the role of Left in India. What have been the issues confronting
the Left Parties in contemporary India? 8+8
4. explain in brief the changing ideology, strategy and the expansion of the Shiv
Sena in the state of Maharastra. 16
5. Write short notes on any 2 of the following: 5x2 = 10
(a) The Indian Party System prior to 1967.
(b) The AIADMK.
(c) The Ideology of the BSP.
(d) National Conference.
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PG II / (DE)/ 2004
2004
POLITICAL SCIENCE
COURSE - 17
TIME – 2 HOURS, FULL MARKS – 42
Group – D
(Indian State and Society)
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
ans any 2 ques. from ques. Nos. one to 4, and also ans ques. No.5
1. Write a note on the theoretical framework for the study of state politics in India.
Which of the theories do you consider best? 10+6
2. Make a critical assessment of the trend of Tribal development in India. elaborate
the major issues in this regard?
3. Draw a sketch of the women empowerment in the system of Panchayati Raj in the
state of Kerala. 10+6
4. Point out the issues of regionalism in state politics in India. 16
5. Write notes on any 2 of the following: 5x2 = 10
(a) Shiv Sena
(b) Akali Dal
(c) Caste political in India
(d) Defection in state politics in India.
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PG II / (DE)/ 2004
2004
POLITICAL SCIENCE
COURSE - 18
TIME – 2 HOURS, FULL MARKS – 42
Group – D
(Indian State and Society)
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
ans any 2 ques. from ques. Nos. one to 4, and also ans ques. No.5
1. Bring out the essential features of politics in West Bengal. Do you notice any
distinctiveness in it? provide reasons. 10+6
2. ‘Congress politics in West Bengal is marked by factionalism’. — Examine the
statement. 16
3. explain the general impact of regional movements on the general pattern and
trend of state politics in West Bengal. 16
4. ‘Trade Union movements in West Bengal has acquired new dimensions with the
emergence of left politics in West Bengal’. — Examine the statement. 16
5. Write short notes on any 2 of the following: 5x2 = 10
(a) Policy of Direct mobilization.
(b) ‘The Hoogly Group’.
(c) Rise of Radical Left Movement — Important features.
(d) Tension Areas in federal relations ranging from the Centre and the State of
West Bengal.
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PG II / (DE)/ 2004
2004
POLITICAL SCIENCE
COURSE - 19
TIME – 3 HOURS, FULL MARKS – 100
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
1. Write essay on any 2 of the following: 50x2 = 100
(a) Decline and revival of political theory.
(b) Use of sampling procedure in social science research.
(c) Role of the state in process of development.
(d) Dimensions of tribal politics in India.
(e) Role of left parties in India.
(f) Debate over nature of state in India.
(g) Caste and state politics in India.
(h) Role of the regional political parties in India.
(i) issues of tribal development in India.
(j) latest patterns in West Bengal politics.
(k) Role of Bharatiya Janata Party in Indian politics.
(l) Working class movement in India.

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