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in MASTER OF ARTS
r\1 (PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION)
Term-End Examination
June, 2018

MPA-016 : DECENTRALISATION AND LOCAL

GOVERNANCE
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer any five questions out of the following given in
Section-I and Section-II, in 500 words each, selecting
at least two questions from each section. All questions
carry equal marks.

SECTION - I
1. Discuss the concept and significance of 20
democratic decentralisation.

2. Describe the constitutional dimension of 20

democratic decentralisation.

3. Examine the issue of the devolution of powers and 20

functions to the local bodies.

4. Discuss the problems and constraints in the 20

empowerment of weaker sections.

5. Explain the role of District Rural Development 20

Agency and District Planning Committee in local
governance.

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6. Write a note on partnership between local 20
authorities and special purpose agencies in the
health sector.

7. Describe the working process of Bhagidari 20

programme.

8. Critically appraise the 73 rd Constitutional 20

Amendment Act, 1992.

9. Discuss polycentricity with examples. 20

10. Enumerate the constraints in micro-level planning. 20

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