WBCS EXAMINATION - 2008
POLITICAL SCIENCE PAPER - II
Time Allowed : 3 Hours Full Marks .100
if the questions attempted are in excess of the prescribed number, only the questions attempted first up to the prescribed number shall be valued and the remaining ones ignored.
Answers may be written either in English or in Bengali but all answers must be in one and the same language.
Group—A
Answer Question No.l and any two from this group.
1. Critically discuss the Classical Theory of Administration by Fayol. 20
2. What was Herbert Simon's contribution to the Decision Making Theory ? 15
3. Explain the changing role of the District Collector in India. 15
4. State the composition and functions of the State Public Service Commissions. 5+10
5. Evaluate the roles played by the Lokpal and Lok Ayuktas in the administrative system of India. 10+5
Group—B
Answer Question No.6 and any two from this group.
6. Discuss the concept of Balance of power in International Relations. 20
7. How does Geo-politics act as a determinant of foreign policy ? 15
8. Critically discuss the concept of Non Alignment and^the role played by various nation-states in strengthening the concept. 9+6
9. Write a critical note on WTO as a multi-lateral agency. 15
10. What kind of role has been played by SAARC since its birth ? 15
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