W.B.C.S. (EXECUTIVE) EXAMINATION - 2014 [Optional Paper}
POLITICAL SCIENCE : PAPER - I
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Full Marks: 200
If the questions attempted are in excess of the prescribed no only the questions attempted first up to the prescribed number shall be valued and the remaining ones as ignored.
Answers may be written either in English or in Bengali or in Nepali but all answers must be in one and the same language.
GROUP - A
Answer question no. 1 and any Two from the rest
1. Discuss the concept of governance. 40
2. Explain the relevance of J.S. Mill's concept of liberty to contemporary times. 30
3. Elucidate the concept of Rule of Law. 30
4. Discuss the meaning and theories of democracy. 30
5. Discuss the importance of regional political parties. 30
GROUP- B :
Answer question no. 6 and any Two from the rest
6. Discuss the executive and fiscal-financial dimensions of the relations between the Central Government and State Governments. Point out the evolving political trends. 40
7. Discuss the functioning of the Committee System in the Indian Parliamentary system. 30
8. Discuss the composition and functions of High Courts In India. 30
9. Elucidate the concept of Development Administration in the context of India. 30
10. Discuss the role of interest groups in Indian politics. 30
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