University of North Bengal 2003-2nd Year M.A Political Science PART-I S (HONOURS) - Question Paper

point. 10+6
5. Write short notes on any 2 of the following: 5x2 = 10
(a) Period on Finance Capital during colonial rule.
(b) Position of the Chief Minister on an Indian state.
(c) Judicial activism.
(d) Secularism as enshrined in the Constitution of India
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PG I / (DE)/ 2003
2003
POLITICAL SCIENCE
COURSE - IV
TIME – 2 HOURS, FULL MARKS – 42
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
ans any from ques. Nos. one to four and also ans ques. No. 5
1. Write a note on the Political development in India since 1947. 16
2. Make a critical assessment of the role of caste in India politics. 16
3. Write a note on the anti-defection legal regulations. Has it been successful in curbing
defection? 12+4
4. Draw a sketch of the system of Panchayati Raj in India. Point out the
differences ranging from the recommendations of the Balwant Rai mehta Study
Team and Ashok Mehta Committee. 12+4
5. Write short notes on any 2 of the following: 5x2 = 10
(a) issue of nation-building in India.
(b) Impact of religion on politics in India.
(c) Role of Congress in Indian politics.
(d) Typology of political parties in Inida.
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PG I / (DE)/ 2003
2003
POLITICAL SCIENCE
COURSE - V
TIME – 2 HOURS, FULL MARKS – 42
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
ans any from ques. Nos. one to four and also ans ques. No. 5
1. Trace the evolution of Public Administration as a discipline. Add a note on the
contribution of Federick Taylor and Henri Fayol in this situation. 16
2. State and examine Rational model of decision making subsequent Herbert A.
Simon. 16
3. Critically examine Max Weberian model of Ideal kind bureaucracy. 16
4. Write short notes on any 2 of the following: 5x2 = 10
(a) ‘Locus’ and ‘Focus’ of Public Administration.
(b) Mental Revolutoin.
(c) Hierachy.
(d) Collegial model of organizational behaviour.
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PG I / (DE)/ 2003
2003
POLITICAL SCIENCE
COURSE - VI
TIME – 2 HOURS, FULL MARKS – 42
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
ans any from ques. Nos. one to four and also ans ques. No. 5
1. explain critically different approaches to the study of Development
Administration particularly since the 1970s. 16
2. Critically examine characteristics of Ecological model of Prismatic Society

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