2015
(May)
POLITICAL SCIENCE
(Major)
Course: 604
(Indian Administration)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32
Time: 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
1. Answer/Choose the correct answer: 1x8=8
- Write one feature of Indian administration.
- Under the Act of 1935, the subjects for administrative purpose were catalogued into how many lists?
- In what Article of the Indian Constitution is mentioned that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as the head to aid and advise the President?
- Article 74 (1).
- Article 75 (1).
- Article 76 (1).
- Article 77 (1).
- Under which Article, the President of India can declare financial emergency?
- Public Service Commission is a
- Constitutional body.
- Statutory body.
- Body set up by an executive decision.
- None of the above.
- The meetings of the Council of Ministers are presided over by the
- President.
- Vice President.
- Prime Minister.
- Speaker.
- Which Article of the Constitution discusses removal of the Governor?
- Article 155.
- Article 156.
- Article 157.
- Article 158.
- As a District Magistrate, the duty of Collector is
- To punish criminals.
- To maintain law and order.
- To supervise police department.
- None of the above.
2. Write on the following (within 150 words each): 4x4=16
- Administrative powers of the Prime Minister.
- Constitutional position of the Governor.
- Functions of the Chief Secretary.
- Role of the Deputy Commissioner in a district administration.
3. Discuss the nature of Indian administration. 12
Or
Examine the relationship between Indian administration and social environment.
4. “The President is a dignified Head of the State; his position is of great influence, though not of authority”. Justify the comment. 4+7=11
Or
Examine the functions and role of the Central Secretariat. 11
5. How is the Chief Minister appointed? Discuss the powers and functions of the Chief Minister. 4+7=11
Or
Discuss the relations between the Secretariat and Field departments.
6. Who appoints the Divisional Commissioner? Discuss the powers and functions of the Divisional Commissioner. 4+7=11
Or
Discuss about the organization of district administration.
7. Critically examine the role and status of Central Civil Services. 4+7=11
Or
Evaluate the working of UPSC.