Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 2007 B.A Political Science South Asia : Economy Society and Politics - Question Paper

part I
ans any 2 of the foltowing ques. in about
500'words every. every ques. carries 20 marks. 2x2O
1. Critically examine the liberalisation programme in India'
elaborate the major challenges to liberalisation ?
EPS- one five P.T*O.
2. Analyse the role of the armed forces in the politics of
Pakistan.
3. Examine the factors responsible for the rise of Tamil
militancy in Sri Lanka.
4. explain themain problems in Indo - Bangladesh bilateral
relations.
part II
ans any 4 of the subsequent ques. in abtout
25A - 3A0 words eqch. every ques. carries 10 morks.
4x70
5. Write a note on the political system of Maldives.
6- Examine the reasons for the absence of political stability in
Nepal since the early 1990s.
'
7 ' Plantation sector is no longer the mainstay of the
Sri Lankan economy. Comment.
E. define the .main features of the Bhutan ese polity.
9- Comment on the human rights practice in South Asia in
the post-colonial period.
: lO' Assess the role of NGOs in alleviation of poverty in South
Asia.
EP$-l5 P.T;O, "' '
SECTTON III
I l. Write short notes on any 4 of the subsequent in about
100 words every. every part carries five marks. 4x5
(il Political parties in Bangladesh
(ii) Human development and Neo-Liberal approaches
(iii) Structural Adjustment Programmes
(iv) Baluchis in Pakistan
(v) Pluralism in South Asia
(vi) Maumoon Abdul GaYoom

Earning:   Approval pending.