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MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination
June, 2016
MPS-003 : INDIA : DEMOCRACY AND
DEVELOPMENT
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer any five questions. Selecting at least two from
each section. Each question is to be answered in about
500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.

SECTION - I

1. Discuss the significance of Fundamental Rights

and Directive Principles of State Policy as
instruments of social change.

2. How does social inequality affect the development

policies of the Indian state ? Discuss.

3. Explain and evaluate the changing nature of

local - self government after implementation of
r and 74th Constitutional Amendments.
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4. Write an essay on the role and performance of

Parliament in India.

5. Evaluate the role of Judiciary in safeguarding the

rights and interests of the citizens.

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6. How has competitive party system influenced

political participation in India ? Examine.

7. What do you understand by Identity politics ?

Explain.

8. Describe and evaluate the role of media in shaping

public policies and public opinion.

9. Write a note on the relationship between gender

and development.

10. What is Liberalisation ? Analyse its economic and

political consequences.

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