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MASTER OF ARTS (PUBLIC

ADMINISTRATION) (MPA)
Term-End Examination
December, 2020
MPA–016 : DECENTRALISATION AND LOCAL
GOVERNANCE

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Answer any five questions, selecting at

least two questions from each Section in
about 500 words each. All questions carry
equal marks.

Section—I

1. Briefly discuss the economic context of

democratic decentralization. 20

2. Discuss the steps for strengthening the socio-

economic and politico-administrative
components of democratic decentralization. 20

3. Explain the factors influencing people’s

preferences for distribution of resources. 20

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4. Write a note on different fields of partnership.

20

5. Describe the partnership between local

authorities and special purpose agencies in
agriculture sector. 20
Section—II

6. “Addressing limitations inherent in Bhagidari

Programme can culminate into a replicable
model of good governance.” Comment. 20

7. Review the devolution of powers and functions

to PRIs and particularly Gram Sabha. 20

8. Briefly highlight issues in micro-level planning.

20

9. Describe the powers and functions of local

institutions. 20

10. “Reforms in decentralized governance has led to

the deepening of democracy and devolution of
powers to administration.” Examine. 20
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