DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
Public Administration
LOCAL BODIES IN INDIA
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the importance of local self government in
modern India.
2. List out the implications of British government's land
revenue policy.
3. Trace out the history of evolution of Local self
government in India briefly.
4. Write a short note on National extension scheme.
5. List out the major recommendations of Balwantrai Mehta
Committee.
6. Write a note on State Election Commission.
7. Write a short note on Municipal Corporation.
8. Explain the 29 functional items within the purview of
Panchayat Raj under 12th schedule.
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PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain the historical development of Local Self
government in India.
10. Explain the role of Panchayat Raj institutions in
promoting Socio-economic development of India.
11. Discuss the salient features of 74th constitutional
Amendment Act of India.
12. Explain the decentralisation of Panchyat Raj institutions
in the context of economic liberalisation.
13. Analyse the Revenue Sources and financial position of
Panchayat Raj institutions in India.
14. Discuss the corruption issues in Local Self government
institutions in India.
15. Explain the personnel system of Local Government in
India.