Name of the University : Uttarakhand Open University
Degree : M.A
Department : Political Science
Subject Code/Name : MAPS08 Public Policy
Document Type : Old Question Papers
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Public Policy :
Examination – 2012
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 60
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Note : This paper is of sixty (60) marks containing three (03) sections. Learners
are required to attempt the questions contained in these sections according to the
detailed instructions given therein.
SECTION – A
(Long-answer – type questions)
Note : Section ‘A’ contains four (04) long-answer-type questions of fifteen (15)
marks each. Learners are required to answer two (02) questions only.
Centre-State relations in determining what the framers of the Constitution –
Describe the Administrative Reforms in India after independence.
What do you understand by national integration- Discuss the problems
What are the provision for OBC reservation in India- Clarify it.
SECTION – B
(Short – answer – type questions)
Note : Section ‘B’ contains eight (08) short- answer type questions of five (05)
marks each. Learners are required to answer four (04) questions only. Answers
of these questions must be restricted to two hundred fifty (250) words
approximately. (4×5=20)
MAPS-08 Page 3
Briefly discuss any four (04) of the following;
Explain about economic reforms.
Write brief article on the GATT or WTO.
Give the importance of Integrated Rural Development Programme.
What is the form of technology..
Give the Suggestions for National Integration in India.
Explain the meaning of communalism.
Comment briefly on Mondale Commission.
Write a short note on India’s Rural Energy Programme .
SECTION – C
(Objective – type questions) / – – – – –
Note : Section ‘C’ contains ten (10) objective –type questions of one (01) mark
each. All the questions of this section are compulsory. (1×10=10)
Indicate whether the following are true or false;
Governor is working currently as agent of the Central Government.
India has adopted a mixed economy.
Planning Commission was constituted in 1950.
Communalism is detrimental to national unity.
India is the second largest coal producer of the world.
Choose the correct answer-option :
Which of the following book is written by K.C. Whear-
A. Politics In IndiaB. Federal Government.
C. Government and Politics in India..D. Indian constitution
Administrative Reforms Commission was set up in India
A.In 1966B. In 1965 C. In 1970D. In 1968
When the WTO was set up- which Indian Prime Minister started twenty plan programme –
A. Pt. NehruB. Lal Bhadur Shastri
C. Smt. Indira GandhiD. Rajeev Gandhi
When the Mandal Commission was constituted.
A. 1978 B. 1979C. 1980 D. 1981
Second Year Examination-2015 :
MAPS – 08 Public Policy :
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks : 60
Note : This paper is of sixty (60) marks divided into three (03) sections A, B, and C. Attempt the questions contained in these sections according to the detailed instructions given therein.
Section – A : (Long Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘A’ contains four (04) long-answer-type questions of fifteen (15) marks each. Learners are required to answer any two (02) questions only. (2×15=30)
1. Critically evaluate the implementation of Center-State relations in India.
2. What do you mean by ‘National integration? Discuss the problems of national integration in India.
3. Critically examine the welfare policies in the sphere of education in India.
4. Discuss the organisation and strategy of Integrated Rural development Programme.
Section – B : (Short Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘B’ contains eight (08) short-answer-type questions of five (05) marks each. Learners are required to answer any four (04) questions only. (4×5=20)
1. Write a short note on administrative problems concerning Centre-State relations in India.
2. What are the main elements of energy conservation?
3. What are the provisions for O.B.C. reservation in India.
4. What do you mean by ‘Economic Reforms’?
5. Explain the meaning of communalism.
6. Write a short note on administrative reforms in India.
7. Clarify the limits of advancements in technology in India.
8. Explain development policies in the context of agriculture.
Section – C : (Objective Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘C’ contains ten (10) objective-type questions of one (01) mark each. All the questions of this section are compulsory. (10×1=10)
Write true/false against the following.
1. The first five year plan was launched in 1952.
2. Communalism is an obstacle in the process of national integration.
3. Policy of nationalisation was adopted in 1969.
4. Pt. Nehru initiated twenty point programme.
5. The NITI Aayog has replaced the planning commission.
Answer in one word :
6. Who was the chairperson of first Administrative reforms commission?
7. When was the mandal commission constituted?
8. Who is the constitutional head of government in India?
9. Who was the first non-congress Prime Minister of India?
10. When was the Planning commission formed?