B.A-B.A Public Administration LOCAL BODIES IN INDIA (Alagappa University - Directorate of Distance Education-2012)

DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A.(P.A) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2012.
LOCAL BODIES IN INDIA
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.
1. Briefly explain the nature of self governing villages in the Ancient India.
2. Write a short note on the local governments of the Chola period.
3. Discuss the features of National Extension Scheme.
4. Examine the Panchayat Raj experiences of the Karnataka State.
5. Explain the features of 64th Constitution Amendment Act.
6. Write the salient features of 74th constitutional Amendment in India.
7. Briefly discuss about the key developmental activities mentioned in the 11th schedule of the constitution of India.
8. Explain the need for decentralisation of Panchayat Raj institutions in the context of liberalisation.
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Write an essay about British Land Revenue Policy and its implications on the Local Governance.
10. Trace out the historical growth of Local Self Government Institutions in India.
11. Examine the significance of Community Development Programme (CDI).
12. Explain the recommentations of the Balwantari Metha and Ashok Metha Committees’ reports.
13. Discuss the features of 73rd Constitutional Amendment in India.
14. Analyse the need for decentralisation of Panchayat Raj Institutions to achieve National Development.
15. Write an essay about various reforms carried out by the government of India to improve the effective functioning of the Panchayat Raj Institutions.  

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