W.B.C.S. (EXECUTIVE) EXAMINATION - 2016 [Optional Paper]
POLITICAL SCIENCE PAPER - II
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. Answer any five from the rest :-
(a) Briefly enumerate the cause that led to the emergence of 'New Public Administration'.
(b) Identify the basic features of Public Choice Approach.
(c) Discuss the POSDCORB paradigni of Gullick.
(d) What are the five essential components of Weber's 'Authority' ?
(e) Enumerate the functions of the Estimates Committee.
(f) Assess how 'Right to Information' exercise accountability and control over administration.
(g) Discuss the shortcomings or imperfections of the training system of Indian civil servants. 8x5
2. Discuss the basic features of Likert's theory of Leaderships. 30
3. Write a short note on ombudsman. 30
4. Critically discuss the changing role of a District Collector. 30
GROUP-B :
Answer Question No. 5 and any two from the rest :
5. Answer any five questions from the following :-
(a) Enumerate the points of difference between colonialism and new colonialism.
(b) Analyse briefly the effects of globalisation on state sovereignty.
(c) Briefly discuss the techniques of propaganda in conducting International politics.
(d) Comment on India's 'Look East Policy'.
(e) Briefly discuss the role of OPEC in International politics.
(f) What is the relevance of NAM in contemporary world.
(g) State the purposes and principles of UNO. 8x5
6. Do you think that a Reform of the UN is needed ? Argue. 30
7. What are the demands put forward by developing countries in the form of New International Economic order (NIEO) ? 30
8. How has the Indo-Sri Lankan relations grown over the years ? 30