Dibrugarh University (BA - 4th Semester) Question Papers - Political Science Major 2 (May' 2014)

[BA 4th Sem Question Papers, Dibrugarh University, 2014, Political Science, Major, Politics of North-East India with Special Reference to Assam]

2014 (May)
POLITICAL SCIENCE (Major)
Course: 402
(Politics of North-East India with Special Reference to Assam)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32
Time: 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions

1. Answer/Select the correct option: 1x8=8
  1. Which of the following States is not a part of North-East India?
  1. West Bengal.
  2. Nagaland.
  3. Assam.
  4. Tripura.
  1. Name one hill district of Assam.
  2. Write the word from which the term ‘ethnic’ is derived.
  3. Mention one secessionist movement of North-East India.
  4. Write one of the causes of growth of regionalism in North-East India.
  5. Write the full form of BTC.
  6. Who conduct the elections of North-East India?
  7. K. V. K. Sundaram Commission was constituted in
  1. 1970
  2. 1971
  3. 1972
2. Write on the following (within 150 words each): 4x4=16
  1. Physical features of North-East India.
  2. Causes of ethnic conflict in North-East India.
  3. Problems of migration in Assam.
  4. Territorial dispute between Assam and Meghalaya.
Answer the following (within 500 words each):
3. Explain the emergence of North-East as a region. 12
Or
Discuss about the different tribes of North-East India.
4. Discuss the various causes of autonomy movement in Assam. 11
Or
What is regionalism? State the arguments for and against regionalism. 3+8=11
5. Define ethnicity. State some suggestions for reducing the ethnic clashes in Assam. 11
Or
Discuss about the causes for the growth of insurgency movement in North-East India.
6. Discuss the role of Assamese middle class in politics of Assam. 11
Or
Define political party. State the functions of political party. 3+8=11
7. Examine the causes of border dispute between Assam and Meghalaya. 11
Or
What is inter-States conflict? Do you think that inter-States conflict is an obstacle in the development of North-East region? 4+7=11
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