Alagappa University 2007 B.A ,.(LOCAL BODIES IN INDIA) - Question Paper

DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2007.
Public Administration
LOCAL BODIES IN INDIA
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 x eight = 40 marks)
ans any 5 ques..
1. “Vedic period” of village system in ancient India – Write a note.
2. What are the functions of “Village Panchayat”?
3. What are the sources of revenue at “Panchayat Samiti Level”?
4. What are the functions of “Zila Parishad”?
5. Discuss the different recommendations made by Balvantray Mehta Committee.
6. Write a brief note on Experiments in karnataka as Panchayati Raj.
7. What are the functions and Powers of Panchayats under 64th constitutional Amendment Act?
8. Critically examine the developments of Local Governments in the post independent India.


PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 ques..
9. Briefly explain the different recommendations made by Asok Mehta Committee. 1977/1978.
10. Enumerate the subjects of Development activities in eleventh schedule.
11. Briefly evaluate the structure in 74th Amendment of the Indian Constitution.
12. Explain the subjects of Development activities in twelfth schedule.
13. What are the characteristics of Local Government?
14. What are the provisions of 73rd Constitution Amendment Act?
15. “Community Development Programe in India” – explain.

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