DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2016.
DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION IN INDIA
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.
1. Explain the different dimensions of development.
2. Write a short note on 'co-operation' policy of India.
3. Point out the health and nutrition programmes of India
and its impact.
4. Explain the causes for the urbanisation in India.
5. Describe the functions of the state planning commission.
6. Discuss the role of the Panchayati Raj in rural
development.
7. Describe the structure of the Panchayat Samiti and its
functions.
8. Examine the role of voluntary organisations in
development administration.
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Define Development Administration. Discuss the
socio-economic context of development.
10. Examine the impacts of poverty alleviation programme
implemented by the Government of India.
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11. Discuss the role of planning commission of India in policy
making.
12. Discuss the role of Bureaucracy in development
administration.
13. Explain the salient features of the 73rd Amendment Act.
14. Analyse the role of regional organisations in national
development.
15. Discuss the role of the District Collector in development
administration.