BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S) EXAMINATION
FIFTH SEMESTER
B A POLITICAL SCIENCE (MODEL I)
CORE COURSE- COMPARATIVE POLITICAL SYSTEMS (PS5BO7UG)
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
Part-A
Answer all the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark.
1. Comparative politics
2. House of Lords
3. Direct democratic devices
4. Judicial Review
5. One Party System
6. Plural Executive
7. Terrorism
8. Federation
9. Bicameralism
10. Political Party
(10x1=10 marks)
Part B- Short Answer Questions
Answer any eight Questions
Each answer carries 2 marks
11. Explain the powers and functions of British Crown.
12. Distinguish between comparative politics and comparative government.
13. What is Gerrymandering
14. Senate is the most powerful upper chamber in the world. Explain.
15. What do you mean by rule application?
16. Explain Interest articulation.
17. Write a short note on Coalition Politics.
18. Describe Plural executive.
19. Explain the theory of separation of powers.
20. Rajya Sabha is a permanent house. Why?
21. What are the characteristics of Parliamentary democracy?
22. Define Lobbying.
(8x2=16marks)
Part C- Short Essay Questions
Answer any six questions
Each answer carries 4 marks
23. Compare and contrast the powers and functions of the President of USA and France.
24. Write a note on the changing nature of Communist party of China.
25. Discuss the features of “Co-operative federalism”.
26. Define interest aggregation. Compare the party systems of France and India.
27. Discuss the strength and weakness of Swiss federalism.
28. Write a critical note on the presidential system of USA.
29. Do you think that modern legislatures are declining in their positions?
30. Is judiciary independent in India?
31. State the mechanisms of rule adjudication in USA and Switzerland.
(6x4=24marks)
Part D- Essays
Answer any two questions
Each answer carries 15 marks
32. Define comparative politics. Explain its nature and scope.
33. Compare and contrast the British House of Lords with Council of States in India.
34. Discuss the impact of caste and religion in the political process in India?
35. Compare the federal systems of USA and India and bring out the emerging trends.
(2x15=30marks)
BA DEGREE (CBCSS) EXAMINATION
FIFTH SEMESTER
B A POLITICAL SCIENCE (MODEL I)
CORE COURSE – RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (PS5BO8UG)
(2013 Admission onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
PART – A
Answer all the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark
1. Applied research
2. SPSS
3. Bibliography
4. Double – barreled questions
5. Evaluative research
6. Accidental sampling
7. Ex-post- facto-design
8. Objectivity in research
9. Closed ended and open ended questions
10. Hypotheses.
(10 x 1 = 10)
PART – B
Short answer questions
Answer any eight questions
Each answer carries 2 marks
11. Elucidate the sources identifying research problems
12. Explain probability sampling
13. Define action research
14. What is meant by Research design?
15. Explain primary data.
16. Characteristics of scientific research
17. Define participant observation
18. Distinguish between researcher and investigator
19. What is structured questionnaire
20. Explain uncontrolled observation
21. What do you mean by univariable analysis ?
22. Define content analysis
(8 x 2 = 16)
PART – C
Short essay questions
Answer any six questions
Each answer carries 4 marks
23. Difference between Natural Science Research and Social Science Research
24. Examine the importance of editing
25. Explain pure research
26. Scientific process in social science
27. Explain random Sampling
28. Asses the limitations of Political Science research
29. Distinguish between questionnaire and schedule
30. Write a note on the nature and scope of social research
(6x 4 = 24)
PART – D
Essays
Answer any two questions
Each answer carries 15 marks
31. Describe the importance of survey research
32. Analyze the basic elements of research
33. Write an essay on the nature , element and type of hypothesis
34. Define the term Interview .Describe the various types of interview
35. Examine the various uses of internet in political science research.
(2x15 = 30)
BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S) EXAMINATION
FIFTH SEMESTER
B A POLITICAL SCIENCE (MODEL I)
CORE COURSE- INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINSITRATION (PS5B09UG)
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
Part-A
Answer all the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark
1. POSDCORB
2. File Jumping Experiment
3. Budget
4. Hierarchy
5. Four Ps
6. Delegation
7. Arthasastra
8. Right To Information Act
9. Staff agencies
10. Span of Control
(10x1=10 marks)
Part B- Short Answer Questions
Answer any eight Questions
Each answer carries 2 marks
11. Define Co-Ordination
12. Point out the functions of the Chief Executive
13. Define Public Policy
14. Explain the idea of Communication
15. Write a short note on Line Agencies
16. Give an account of Historical approach to the study of Public Administration
17.
Point
out
the
Principles
of
Organization
18. Give an account of Auxiliary Agencies
19. Define Delegation
20. Explain Unity of Command
21. Write a note on Hierarchy
22. Distinguish between Integration and Disintegration
(8x2=16marks)
Part C- Short Essay Questions
Answer any six questions
Each answer carries 4 marks
23. Give a brief account of the methods of recruitment
24. Briefly explain the Politics- Administration dichotomy
25. Write a short essay on Independent Regulatory Commissions
26. Differentiate public and private administration
27. Briefly discuss the principle of planning in administration
28. Explain the legal approach to the study of public administration
29. Give an account of the legislative control over administration
30. Briefly examine the Case Method approach to the study of public administration
31. Analyze the principles of Centralization and Decentralization
(6x4=24marks)
Part D- Essays
Answer any two questions
Each answer carries 15 marks
32. Critically explain the philosophical approach to the study of Public Administration
33. Examine the nature, meaning, scope and importance of Public Administration
34. Highlight the various aspects of Personnel Administration
35. Elucidate the principles of organization
(2x15=30marks)
BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S) EXAMINATION
FIFTH SEMESTER
B A POLITICAL SCIENCE (MODEL I)
CORE COURSE- HUMAN RIGHTS (PS5B10UG)
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
Part-A
Answer all the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark.
1. Define Human Rights
2. UDHR
3. Public Interest Litigation.
4. Magna Carta.
5. NHRC
6. Right to Information
7. Social Justice
8. Corruption
9. Fundamental Rights
10. Right to life
(10x1=10marks)
Part B
(Answer any 8 questions in not more than 50 words each. Each question carries 2 marks.)
11. Critically examine the National Commission for Women.
12. Write a note on Amnesty International.
13. Describe judicial activism.
14. Explain Liberal theory of Rights.
15. Discuss Indian Constitution and Human Rights
16. What is Right to Privacy.
17. Elucidate Lokpal Bill.
18. Justice enshrined in the Preamble
19. Define Domestic Violence
20. ‘Terrorism as a threat to Human Rights’ Explain.
21. Explain Article 19 of Indian Constitution
22. Discuss Third Generation Rights.
(8x2= 16marks)
Part C
(Answer any six of the following in not more than 200 words each.
Each question carries 4 marks.)
23. Discuss the Human Rights provisions enumerated in Part III of the Constitution.
24. Narrate briefly the provisions of ICCPR.
25. Examine the Human Rights provisions incorporated in the UN Charter.
26. Bring out extent of human rights protection given to dalits under the Indian Constitution.
27. How Terrorism violates Human Rights in India?
28. Examine the Third World Approach to the study of Human Rights.
29. Explain Liberal Approach to Human Rights.
30. Discuss the importance of Child Rights
31. Explain the Powers and Functions of National Women’s Commission.
(6x4=24marks)
Part – D (Long Essays)
(Answer any two of the following in not more than 500 words each.
Each question carries 15 marks.)
32. Write an essay on the origin and development and meaning of Human Rights
33. What are the powers and functions of NHRC?
34 Examine the significance of UDHR in protecting Human Rights.
35. Assess the role of the United Nations in environmental issues
(2x15=30marks)
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BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S) EXAMINATION
SIXTH SEMESTER
B A POLITICAL SCIENCE (MODEL I)
CORE COURSE- ELEMENTS OF INTERNATIONAL POLITICS (PS6B11UG)
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time 3 hours
Max. Marks 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
Part-A
Answer all the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark
1. Power
2. Nationalism
3. Summit diplomacy
4. International law
5. Non Alignment
6. Cold war
7. Foreign policy
8. Idealism
9. Neo Colonialism
10. National interest
(10x1=10Marks)
Part B- Short Answer Questions
Answer any eight Questions
Each answer carries 2 marks
11. Trace the evolution of International politics as a subject of study
12. Write a note on decision making theory
13. Briefly explain the elements of national power
14. Define Diplomacy
15. Explain Collective Security
16. What is meant by Balance of Power?
17. Write a note on Public Opinion.
18. Geopolitics
19. Game Theory
20. Imperialism
21. Pancha Sheela.
22. Instruments of Foreign policy
(8x2= 16marks)
Part C- Short Essay Questions
Answer any six questions
Each answer carries 4 marks
23. Assess the role and relevance of NAM in the present day world
24. Explain the significance of Marxian Approach to International politics
25. Politics is the struggle for power. Discuss
26. What are the basic determinants of foreign policy?
27. Examine the role of ideology in international politics
28. What is national power? What are its elements?
27. Explain major techniques of balance of power.
30. Discuss different stages of imperialism
31. Write a note on collective security
(6x4=24marks)
Part D- Essays
Answer any two questions
Each answer carries 15 marks
32. Write an essay on realism in international politics
33. Critically evaluate recent trends in India’s policy towards SAARC countries
34. Define foreign policy? What are the techniques of foreign policy?
35. Explain causes and techniques of cold war
(2x15=30marks)
BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S) EXAMINATION
SIXTH SEMESTER
B A POLITICAL SCIENCE (MODEL I)
CORE COURSE- SOCIETY AND POLITICS IN KERALA
(PS6B12UG)
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
Part-A
Answer all the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark.
1. Kerala Gandhi.
2. Aikya –Kerala Movement.
3. Horthus Malabaricus.
4. Malabar rebellion.
5. Temple Entry Proclamation.
6. Ezhava Memorial.
7. Aiyankali.
8. Coalition politics
9. SNDP.
10. Land Reforms.
(10x1=10 marks)
Part B- Short Answer Questions
Answer any eight Questions
Each answer carries 2 marks
11. Discuss the significance of Coalition politics in Kerala.
12. Class structure in Kerala.
13. Decline of feudalism.
14. Kerala literacy Mission.
15. Kerala model development
16. Abstention.
17. Punnapra Vayalar movement.
18. Liberation movement.
19. Briefly asses the contribution of Missionaries in the field of education.
20. Discuss the role of Sahodaran Aiyyappan in the social movements in Kerala
21. Explain Varna system.
22. Discuss the role of E P Ramaswami Naiker in Vaikom Sathyagraha
(8x2=16marks)
Part C- Short Essay Questions
Answer any six questions
Each answer carries 4 marks
23. Write a note on factionalism.
24. Briefly analyse the peasant movements in Kerala.
25. Discuss the agrarian crisis in contemporary era.
26. Analyse the role of media in Kerala politics.
27. Examine the problems of industrialization in Kerala
28. Highlight the major problems of women in Kerala society.
29. What are the major determinants of voting behavior in Kerala politics?
30. Explain the role of Ideology in Kerala Politics
31. Discuss the major social reform movements in Kerala.
(6x4=24marks)
Part D- Essays
Answer any two questions
Each answer carries 15 marks
32. Write a critical essay on the major movements in the formation of Kerala.
33. Analytically examine the problems of migration and impact of gulf money in Kerala.
34. Write an essay on the dalit, tribal and environmental issues in Kerala.
35. Critically examine the impact of casteism in Kerala politics.
(2x15=30marks)
BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S.) EXAMINATION
SIXTH SEMESTER
B A POLITICAL SCIENCE (MODEL I)
CORE COURSE - ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
(PS6B13UG)
(2013 ADMISSION ONWORDS)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
TIME: THREE HOURS
MAXIMUMMARKS: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
PART – A
Answer the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark
1. SAARC
2. Glasnost
3. BRICS
4. European Union
5. Al-Qaeda
6. Political Geography
7. Brettonwood Conference
8. Buddha Smiling
9. Pearl Harbor
10. Dumbarton Oaks
(10x1=10)
PART – B
Short answer questions
Answer any eight questions
Each answer carries 2 marks
11. Explain START
12. Define Ethnicity
13. What is meant by UDHR ?
14. Write a note on WTO
15. Explain ASEAN
16. Analyse the veto power of the UN Security Council
17. What is meant by Hegemony?
18. Discuss the major environmental problems of the world today
19. Describe Clash of Civilizations model
20. Explain Global Economic Crisis
21. What is meant by North South divide
22. Assess the nature of states in the present world order
(8x2=16)
PART – C
Short essay questions
Answer any six questions
Each answer carries 4 marks
23. How development affects human rights violations?
24. Discuss the reasons for disintegration of Soviet Union
25. Examine the impact of regional associations in regional corporations
26. Explain the need for disarmament in the contemporary world order
27. Comment on gender Issues
28. Elucidate the structure of UN
29. Explain the role of the European Union in international politics
30. Evaluate the structure , functions and importance of SAARC
31. Write a short note on CTBT
(6x4=24)
PART – D
Essays
Answer any two questions
Each answer carries 15 marks
32. Write an essay on the impact of Globalization on Third World countries
33. Briefly explain global terrorism and its various dimensions in global political system
34. Examine the working of UNO and its relevance in International Politics
35. What is International Political Economy? Explain its implications.
(2x15=30)
BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S) EXAMINATION
SIXTH SEMESTER
B A POLITICAL SCIENCE (MODEL I)
CORE COURSE--THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
(PS6B14UG)
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
Part-A
Answer all the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark.
1. Frederick Winslow Taylor
2. Bureaucracy
3. Right to Information Act
4. Lok Ayukta
5. Informal Organisation
6. Max Weber
7. Arthasastra
8. Minnow brook Conference
9. Survey
10. Delegation
(10x1=10 marks)
Part B- Short Answer Questions
Answer any eight Questions
Each answer carries 2 marks
11. Define personnel administration
12. Distinguish between Line and Staff
13. Examine the various types of bureaucracy
14. What is e-governance?
15. Write a short note on the maladies of bureaucracy
16. Give an account of the functions of Ombudsman
17. What are the Principles of Organization?
18. Briefly analyze the importance of Recruitment
19. Critically examine the relevance of social auditing
20. Explain the meaning of the term 'Unity of Command'
21. Differentiate between private and public administration
22. What is meant by Public- Personnel Administration?
(8x2=16marks)
Part C- Short Essay Questions
Answer any six questions
Each answer carries 4 marks
23. Analyze the techniques of Organization and Method
24. Briefly explain the Politics Administration dichotomy
25. Enumerate the Marxian concept of Bureaucracy
26. Explain the methods of Administrative Improvement
27. Critically analyze the relevance of e-governance to improve administrative efficiency
28. Discuss the nature and evolution of Public Administration
29. Write a short essay on the Human Relations Movement
30. Discuss the role of Regulatory Commissions in Public Administration
31. Point out the relevance of Right to Information Act in the Indian Administrative processes
(6x4=24marks)
Part D- Essays
Answer any two questions
Each answer carries 15 marks
32. Explain the meaning, features and importance of O and M
33. Critically analyze the major Theories of Organization
34. Discuss the relevance of Public Administration in modern times
35. Write an essay on Max Weber's conception of Bureaucracy
(2x15=30marks)
BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S) EXAMINATION OCTOBER 2015
Fifth Semester
Open Course- NEW SOCIAL MOVEMENTS IN INDIA
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
Part-A
Answer all the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark.
1. Dalits
2. Adivasis
3. Narmada Bachao Andolan
4. Silent Valley
5. Kerala Sastra Sahithya Parishad
6. Chipko Movement
7. Bio-diversity
8. Feminism
9. Common Property Resources
10. Flora and Fauna
(10x1=10 marks)
Part B- Short Answer Questions
Answer any eight Questions
Each answer carries 2 marks
11. Sustainable development
12. The concept of New Social Movement
13. Green Politics
14. Right to development
15. Women Empowerment in India
16. Depressed Communities
17. Physically challenged and their rights
18. Gender and Equality
19. Rights of Indigenous people
20. Grama Swaraj
21. Old social movement
22. First based movements
(8x2=16marks)
Part C- Short Essay Questions
Answer any six questions
Each answer carries 4 marks
23. Write a note on the relation of new social movements and the state
24. Explain the main features of new social movements
25. Discuss the problems faced by the fisher folk in India.
26. Analyze the need for conservation of Bio- diversity in India
27. Write a note on the rights of the physically challenged in India
28. Examine the issue of gender and equality in India
29. Write a note on the movements against pollution in India
30. Comment on the feminist movement in India
31. Examine the movements for struggle over land and the issue of displacement
(6x4=24marks)
Part D- Essays
Answer any two questions
Each answer carries 15 marks
32. Compare and contrast the Western, Marxian and Gandhian approaches
33. Write an essay on Dalit movement in India
34. Write an essay on the struggle of Adivasis for land rights in India
35. Explain the issues of women empowerment in India
(2x15=30marks)
BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S) EXAMINATION OCTOBER 2015
Fifth Semester
Open Course- CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ISSUES
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
Part-A
Answer all the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark.
1. Mandal commission
2. Minorities
3. Casteism
4. Politicisation of caste
5. Inequality
6. Identity politics
7. Secularism
8. Neo-liberalism
9. Regional parties
10. Globalisation
(10x1=10 marks)
Part B- Short Answer Questions
Answer any eight Questions
Each answer carries 2 marks
11. Women empowerment
12. Define communalism
13. Protective discrimination
14. Write a short note on rights of the minorities
15. Right to Information Act 2005
16. Significance of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution
17. Vicious circle of poverty
18. Define terrorism
19. Influence of caste in politics
20. Growing Naxalism among the dalits
21. Problems faced by newly created states
22. Political socialization through media
(8x2=16marks)
Part C- Short Essay Questions
Answer any six questions
Each answer carries 4 marks
23. Discuss the consequences of religious fundamentalism
24. Write a brief note on gender issues
25. Identify the peculiar features of Vote Bank in India.
26. Explain Regionalism with its merits and demerits
27. What are the major dimensions of regionalism
28. Write a note on the women reservation bill in India
29. What is meant by sustainable development
30. Write a short note on minority communities in India
31. Explain the Reservation Policy in India
(6x4=24marks)
Part D- Essays
Answer any two questions
Each answer carries 15 marks
32. What is development? Explain major challenges in development
33. Write an essay on the issue of communalism in Indian context
34. Elucidate the major issues of reservation
35. Explain the nature and causes of poverty in India
(2x15=30marks)
BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S.) EXAMINATION
FIFTH SEMESTER
B A POLITICAL SCIENCE
OPEN COURSE - ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND POLICY
(PS5D03UG)
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
PART – A
Answer the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark
1. Acid Rain.
2. Ozone Depletion.
3. Bio-diversity.
4. De-forestation.
5. E-waste.
6. Eco-system.
7. Green House Effect.
8. Air Pollution.
9. Climate change.
10. Chipko Movement.
(10x1=10)
PART – B
Short answer questions
Answer any eight questions
Each answer carries 2 marks
11. Define sustainable development.
12. What is environment?
13. Write a brief note on environmental ethics.
14. Discuss Right to life and right to clean and healthy environment.
15. Briefly explain the causes of environmental pollution.
16. Write a note on Green Tribunal
17. Explain the theories of development.
18. Earth hour
19. Stockholm Declaration.
20. Kyoto Protocol.
21. Water pollution.
22. Flora & Fauna
(8x2=16)
PART – C
Short essay questions
Answer any six questions
Each answer carries 4 marks
23. Write a note on ‘Our Common Future Report’.
24. Discuss the evolution of environmental policy.
25. What is eco feminism?
26. What is meant by environmental justice?
27. What are the various kinds of pollution?
28. Write a note on Energy policy.
29. Write a brief note on ecological movements.
30. Explain the concept of third generation human rights
31. Define environment and explain the importance of environment protection.
(6x4=24)
PART – D
Essays
Answer any two questions
Each answer carries 15 marks
32. Explain the role of NGO’s in environmental protection.
33. Examine the major environmental hazards faced by mankind today.
34. Write an essay on sustainable development and environment policy makings.
35. Analyze the major issues in Environmental politics since 1990s.
(2x15=30)
BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S) EXAMINATION
FIFTH SEMESTER
B A POLITICAL SCIENCE
OPEN COURSE-INTRODUCTION TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
(PS5D04UG)
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
Part-A
Answer all the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark.
1. Marrakesh.
2. B T Cotton.
3. Terminator seed.
4. Bio-diversity.
5. Intellectual capital.
6. Trade mark and allied rights.
7. Industrial Design.
8. Protection of plant varieties.
9. Ownership in IPR.
10. Basmati rice issue.
(10x1=10 marks)
Part B- Short Answer Questions
Answer any eight Questions
Each answer carries 2 marks
11. World Intellectual Property Organization.
12. Modern Intellectual Property law.
13. Copy right violation.
14. Patent law and traditional medicinal plants.
15. Cyber space and IPR.
16. IPR in the new technological age.
17. Passing off.
18. Intellectual Property Rights and WTO.
19. Differentiate between product patent and process patent.
20. Uruguay Round.
21. Agriculture and IPR.
22. Explain Invention.
(8x2=16marks)
Part C- Short Essay Questions
Answer any six questions
Each answer carries 4 marks
23. Discuss the law of Intellectual Property and Ethical Issues.
24. Explain the TRIPS Agreement.
25. Examine trade mark and its importance
26. What is meant by Industrial design?
27. Analyze the social implications of patent
28. Write a brief note on the management of Intellectual Property rights.
29. Explain the meaning of Geographical Indications in I P R.
30. What are the contemporary Intellectual Property issues in India?
31. Examine the main issues related to patents.
32. Write a short note on Political Economy approach to the study of Public policy
(6x4=24marks)
Part D- Essays
Answer any two questions
Each answer carries 15 marks
33. Discuss the Intellectual Property Rights in Developed and Developing countries
34. What is patent? Discuss the evolution, classification and social implications of patent.
35. Explain the meaning, forms and ownership of copy right.
36. Evaluate the contributions of WIPO and WTO in the Intellectual Property Rights.
(2x15=30marks)
BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S) EXAMINATION
FIFTH SEMESTER
B A POLITICAL SCIENCE
OPEN COURSE-WOMEN & POLITICS
(PS5D05UG)
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
Part-A
Answer all the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark.
1. Feminism
2. Gender budgeting
3. Equal Remuneration Act
4. Gender inequality
5. Female foeticide
6. Human Rights
7. Sati
8. Women empowerment
9. Article 15(3) of Constitution of India
10. Gender Boards
(10x1=10 marks)
Part B- Short Answer Questions
Answer any eight Questions
Each answer carries 2 marks
11. Briefly assess the role of women NGO’s in women empowerment.
12. Explain the Theory of ‘Critical Mass’
13. Bring out the basic tenets of Radical Feminism
14. Distinguish between Sex and Gender
15. Do you think that Dual-member constituencies can bring more women into political
positions?
16. Marriage act as a determinant in the political participation of women. Give your opinion.
17. Briefly explain the concept of Triple Burden.
18. How does criminalization of politics stand as an obstacle to women’s political
participation?
19. Gandhiji is a champion of women’s rights. Substantiate.
20. ‘Women’s wings of various political parties are to be merged together and stand united.’
Offer your comments
21. What is substantive representation?
22. Bring out the significance of leadership training to women political leaders.
(8x2=16marks)
Part C- Short Essay Questions
Answer any six questions
Each answer carries 4 marks
23. Compare and contrast Liberal and Marxist interpretations of Feminism
24. Discuss the major issues faced by women politicians
25. Discuss the functions of National Women’s Commission.
26. Assess the problems faced by women in the globalized society.
27. Bring out the impact of 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments in the political
empowerment of women.
28. List out the major Human Rights issues faced by working mothers.
29. Briefly trace the growth of women’s studies as a discipline?
30. How far do you think that education can liberate women?
31. Bring out the significance of political participation of women.
(6x4=24marks)
Part D- Essays
Answer any two questions
Each answer carries 15 marks
32. Discuss the legal and constitutional rights provided in the Constitution of India
33. Critically assess the views of various political parties in India regarding Women’s
Reservation Bill.
34. Critically examine the status of women in India over the ages
35. Discuss the dynamics of women’s movement in India since Nirbhaya episode
(2x15=30marks)
BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S) EXAMINATION
FIFTH SEMESTER
B A POLITICAL SCIENCE
OPEN COURSE- INTRODUCTION TO DEFENCE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES
(PS5D06UG)
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
Part-A
Answer all the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark.
1. BARC
2. Brahmos Missile
3. Section
4. Genocide
5. Paramilitary force
6. Structural Violence
7. Human Rights Day
8. Guerilla War
9. Disarmament
10. Low intensity warfare
(10x1=10 marks)
Part B- Short Answer Questions
Answer any eight Questions
Each answer carries 2 marks
11. Give a note on the Panch Sheel principles
12. Define Sustainable Development
13. Explain the significance of Indian Ocean as Zone of Peace
14. What is Infantry Division?
15. Compare SALT I and SALT II.
16. Comment on Collective Security
17. Distinguish between Strategy and Tactics
18. Explain the importance of morale and discipline in military services
19. Provide a short note on Pokhran II
20. What do you mean by insurgency?
21. Define non-alignment.
22. Give a brief account of IBM
(8x2=16marks)
Part C- Short Essay Questions
Answer any six questions
Each answer carries 4 marks
23. Analyze the reasons for Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan
24. Distinguish between ‘soft power’ and ‘hard power’
25. Write a short note on the basic tenets of Balance of Power
26. Explain the internal organizational structure of Indian Navy
27. Explain the impact of Weapons of Mass Destruction
28. Examine the role of non-state actors in post-cold war world order.
29. Bring out the functions of the Department of DRDO
30. Write a short note on NPT
31. What are the major attributes of biological and chemical warfare
(6x4=24marks)
Part D- Essays
Answer any two questions
Each answer carries 15 marks
32. Write a critical essay on nature, scope and significance of defense and strategic studies
33. Analytically examine the significance and limitations of CTBT as a global disarmament
initiative
34. Write an essay on the significance of manpower planning in defense establishment.
35. Write a critical essay on the significance of national interest in security and strategic
studies
(2x15=30marks)
BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S) EXAMINATION
FIFTH SEMESTER
B A POLITICAL SCIENCE
OPEN COURSE- HUMAN RIGHTS IN INDIA
(PS5D04UG)
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
Part-A
Answer all the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark.
1. Define Human Rights
2. Fundamental duties
3. Terrorism and human rights
4. Secularism
5. Independence of judiciary
6. Democracy and human rights
7. Right to information
8. 42nd Amendment of Indian Constitution
9. Child Labour
10. Mandamus
(10x1=10Marks)
Part B
Answer any 8 of the following in not more than 50 words each.
Each question carries 2 marks
11. Highlight the significance of Article 14
12. Write a note on the preamble of the Indian Constitution.
13. Parliamentary literacy can prevent terrorism. Discuss
14. State Human Rights Commission.
15. Write a short note on PUCL
16. Explain the significance of right to freedom.
17. Discuss various human rights issues faced by Dalits.
18. Explain the role of media in protecting Human Rights
19. Explain the role of state Governments in protecting human rights
20. Write a note on DPSP and human rights.
21. Explain third generation human rights.
22. Importance of writs
(8x2= 16marks)
PART C
Answer any six of the following in not more than
200 word each. Each question carries four marks
23. Analyze the importance of human rights protection Act of 1993
24. Write the role of NGOs in protecting human rights in India
25. Write a short note on minority commission
26. Discuss the important Gandhian principles embodied in the DPSP.
27. Explain Public Interest Litigation
28. Write a Short Essay on Kerala state women’s commission
29. Bring out the importance of U.D.H.R
30. Discuss the constitutional provisions relating to the rights of children in India
31. Write short notes on Kasturi Rangan report and its significance in protection of environment.
(6x4=24marks)
PART D
Answer any two of the following in not more than 500 words each.
Each question carries 15 marks
32. Write a short essay on the origin and development of Human Rights.
33. Evaluate the role of U.N. for the protection and promotion of Human Rights.
34. Critically evaluate the relations between Indian Fundamental Rights and Human Rights.
35. Explain the role of Indian Judiciary for the protection of Human Rights
BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S) EXAMINATION
SIXTH SEMESTER
B A POLITICAL SCIENCE (MODEL I)
CORE-CHOICE BASED COURSE
GANDHIAN IDEAS AND APPLICABLE TECHNIQUES (PS6B15UG)
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
Part-A
Answer all the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark.
1. Sarvodaya
2. Passive resistance
3. Ends and means
4. Nai Talim
5. Hijrat
6. Truth
7. Swadeshi
8. Bread Labour
9. Ramarajya
10. Gramaswaraj
(10x1=10 marks)
Part B- Short Answer Questions
Answer any eight Questions
Each answer carries 2 marks
11. Gandhiji’s philosophy of “Ends and Means” has a direct relation with his doctrine of
truth and ahimsa. Explain.
12. Discuss Gandhian concept of democracy.
13. Explain the basic principles of Sathyagraha.
14. Examine Gandhi’s views on economic development.
15. Write a note on Gandhi’s Wardha scheme of education.
16. Significance of Gandhiji’s Ideal State.
17. Briefly explain the political ideas of Gandhiji.
18. Elucidate the major differences between Gandhism and Marxism.
19. ‘Gandhiji is a champion of women’s rights’. Substantiate.
20. Explain the Swadeshi Movement of Gandhiji.
21. Give an account of non-violence of Gandhiji.
22. Describe Gandhiji’s views on the concept of power.
(8x2=16marks)
Part C- Short Essay Questions
Answer any six questions
Each answer carries 4 marks
23. Write a note on Gandhian attitude towards Parliamentary democracy.
24. Discuss the bases of political obligation.
25. Examine Gandhian concept of state.
26. Evaluate the relevance of Gandhism in modern world.
27. Bring out the significance of Gandhian sarvodaya.
28. Write a note on Gandhian attitude towards cottage industries
29. Explain Gandhian contribution to eliminate the problem of untouchability.
30. Explicate critically the Environment protection by Gandhiji.
31. Discuss Gandhian perspective of the critique of modern civilization
(6x4=24marks)
Part D- Essays
Answer any two questions
Each answer carries 15 marks
32. Explain the ethical and philosophical foundations of Gandhian thought.
33. Critically assess the feminist principles of Gandhiji. Evaluate its scope in contemporary
Indian situation.
34. What do you mean by trusteeship? Explain the main principles of trusteeship.
35. Discuss Gandhian approach to conflict resolution.
(2x15=30marks)
BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S) EXAMINATION
SIXTH SEMESTER
B A POLITICAL SCIENCE (MODEL I)
CORE-CHOICE-BASED – INDIA’S FOREIGN POLICY
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
Part-A
Answer all the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark.
1 Foreign policy
2 Non alignments
3. Diplomacy
4. International law
5 National interests
6. Cold war
7. 123 Agreement
8. WTO
9. UNO
10. Pancha Sheel
(10x1=10Marks)
Part B
Answer any 8 of the following in not more than 50 words each.
Each answer carries 2 marks
11. Critically evaluate Nehru’s Contribution to India’s Foreign Policy
12. What are the domestic determinants of India’s Foreign Policy
13. Discuss the role of ministry of external affairs in the formulation of India’s Foreign Policy
14. Discuss Kashmir issue
15. Tashkent declaration
16. Simla declaration
17. SAARC
18. ASEAN
19. CTBT.
20. Indo American Nuclear Deal
22. RAW
22. Instruments of Foreign policy
(8x2= 16marks)
PART C
Answer any six of the following in not more than
200 word each. Each answer carries four marks
23. Assess the role and relevance of NAM in the present day world
24. Write a note on Indo Nepal relations
25. Discuss the role of prime minister and cabinet in the formulation of foreign policy.
26. What are the external determinants of India’s foreign policy?
27. Examine the role of ideology in the formulation of India’s foreign policy.
28. Examine major issues in Indo Sri Lanka relations
29. Evaluate Sino Indian relations since Vajpayee Government
30. Write a note on Indo Bangladesh relations
31. Critically evaluate India’s nuclear policy
(6x4=24marks)
PART D
Answer any two of the following in not more than 500 words each.
Each answer carries 15 marks
32. Write an essay on recent development in Indo Pak relations
33. Critically evaluate India’s policy towards SAARC countries
34. Analyze the major developments in the Indo-US relations under the present Government
35. Examine India’s role in the UNO
BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S) EXAMINATION
Sixth Semester
Core-Choice Based Course-INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
Part-A
Answer all the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark.
1. Public Policy
2. Administrative Elites
3. Feedback
4. Spoils system
5. Niti Ayog
6. Black Box Model
7. Socialism
8. Decentralization
9. Political System
10. Budget
(10x1=10 marks)
Part B- Short Answer Questions
Answer any eight Questions
Each answer carries 2 marks
11. What are the features of a Policy?
12. Distinguish between a decision and Public policy
13. Explain ideology as a major determinant of Public policy
14. What are the different types of Public policy?
15. Discuss the role of Public Opinion in Public policy making
16. Give an account of Institutional approach to Public policy making
17. Distinguish between Public and Private policy
18. How does judiciary influence public policy making?
19. Bring out the role played by political parties in policy making process
20. What are the major techniques of policy evaluation?
21. Write a short note on Affirmative policy
22. What is Public policy formulation?
(8x2=16marks)
Part C- Short Essay Questions
Answer any six questions
Each answer carries 4 marks
23. Write a brief account on various methods of recruitment
24. Briefly outline the Systems approach to the study of Public Policy
25. How does environment serve as a major determinant of Public Policy
26. How do media influence Public policy?
27. Briefly examine the emergence of Public Policy as a discipline
28. Role of bureaucracy in Public policy formulation
29. Briefly explain the various strategies followed by pressure groups in policy formulation
and implementation
30. Explain the role of Legislature in Public policy making.
31. Write a short note on Political Economy approach to the study of Public policy
(6x4=24marks)
Part D- Essays
Answer any two questions
Each answer carries 15 marks
32. Discuss the meaning, nature, scope and significance of Public Policy Analysis
33. Give an account on major determinants of Public Policy
34. Highlight the various stages of Public Policy formulation
35. Compare and contrast the Liberal and Marxist approach to the study of Public Policy
(2x15=30marks)
BA DEGREE (CBCSS) EXAMINATION
SIXTH SEMESTER
CORE COURSE CHOICE BASED – HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND
MANAGEMENT
(2013 ADMISSION ONWARDS)
Time: Three Hours
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or Malayalam)
PART A
Answer all the Questions
Answers shall not exceed 1 or 2 Sentences
Each Answer carries 2 marks
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Personnel Management
Civil Service Neutrality
Seniority
Position Classification
Training
Recruitment
Informal Training
Merit System
Promotion
Performance Appraisal
(10x1=10 marks)
PART B
Short answer Questions
Answer any 8 Questions
Each Answer carries 2 marks
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Explain Committed Civil Service
What do you understand by formal training?
Write a note on Tennure System
Give an account of Direct Recruitment
Define Efficiency rating
Explain Gang Plank
What do you mean by spoil system?
Distinguish between Pre-Entry Training and Post-Entry Training
Enumerate the functions of Leadership
Examine the difference between Human Resource Management and Human Resource
Development
21. Bring out the Human resource challenges in recruitment
22. Differentiate between Induction and Training
(8x2=16 marks)
PART C
Short Essay Questions
Answer any 6 questions
Each answer carries 4 marks
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
Elucidate the qualities of Leadership
Distinguish between Formal-Training and Informal-Training
Bring out the principles of promotion
Discuss the various methods of Human Resource Development
Explain the features of the Merit System. How does it differ from the Spoil System?
Describe the devices employed in securing suitable candidates in public service.
What do you mean by Indirect Recruitment?
Give an account of E-Recruitment
(6x4=24 maks)
PART D
Essay Questions
Answer any 2 questions
Each answer carries 15 marks
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
Examine the relative advantages and disadvantages of the various methods of recruitment.
Bring out the significance of training in Human Resource Development
Define Personnel Management. Explain its nature.
Assess the need for Human Relations in Personnel Management
Analyze critically the dimensions of Human Resource Development
(2x15=30 marks)
BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S) EXAMINATION
Semester VI
Core Choice Based— INTRODUCTION TO ELECTION ANALYSIS AND
PSEPHOLOGY
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
Part-A
Answer all the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark.
1. Exit poll
2. Psephology
3. Snap poll
4. Voting behaviour
5. By-election
6. Functional representation
7. List system
8. Cumulative vote plan
9. Indirect election
10. Mid-term poll
(10x1=10 marks)
Part B- Short Answer Questions
Answer any eight Questions
Each answer carries 2 marks
11. Distinguish between opinion poll and exit poll
12. What do you understand by pre election analysis?
13. Discuss the role of caste in Indian electoral systems
14. Explain pilot study
15. Write a note on voting behaviour
16. Give an account of psephological tools
17. Explain the significance of election studies in a democracy
18. Difference between by-election and midterm election
19. Explain anti-defection law
20. Discuss Opinion poll
21. What is territorial representation?
22. Explain multimember constituency
(8x2=16marks)
Part C- Short Essay Questions
Answer any six questions
Each answer carries 4 marks
23. Comment on the need for state funded elections in India
24. Explain the merits and defects of proportional representation
25. Discuss the origin and development of Psephology as a discipline
26. What are the techniques used in Psephology?
27. Distinguish between pre-election analysis and post-election analysis
28. Elucidate the socio-psychological factors influencing the voting behaviour
29. Critically evaluate the Indian electoral system. Do you think it needs any change?
30. Explain the nexus between politicians and criminals in India
31. Assess the impact of money power in elections
(6x4=24marks)
Part D- Essays
Answer any two questions
Each answer carries 15 marks
32. Define Psephology. Explain its nature and scope
33. Critically asses the need for electoral reforms in India
34. Briefly analyse the different types of electoral system
35. Bring out the major factors influencing the voting behaviour in India
(2x15=30marks)
BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S.) EXAMINATION
SIXTH SEMESTER
B A POLITICAL SCIENCE (MODEL I)
CORE COURSE – CHOICE BASED
DECENTRALIZATION AND PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY (PS6B15UG)
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
TIME: THREE HOURS
MAXIMUM MARKS: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
PART – A
Answer the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark
1. What is Decentralization?
2. Define participatory democracy
3. Explain decentralized planning
4. National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005
5. Social audit
6. Lok Ayukta
7. Kudmbasree
8. Accountability
9. Beneficiary Committee.
10. Neighborhood groups
(10x1=10)
PART – B
Short answer questions
Answer any eight questions
Each answer carries 2 marks
11. What are the different dimensions of decentralization?
12 Discuss the rationale and composition of the institution of Ombudsman.
13. Examine the contributions of Sen Committee in the decentralized planning.
14. Demarcate the role for tribunals in urban local bodies with suitable examples.
15. Examine the measures to ensure transparency in local governance.
16. Review the principal recommendations of Asoka Mehta Committee on Panchayathiraj.
17. Explain the Kerala Panchayathi Raj Act.
18. Evaluate the structure and functions of the Grama Sabha
19. Write a short note on Kerala model development.
20. Examine the role of district collector in Panchayathiraj institutions.
21. What are the significance of Citizen‘s Charter?
22. What are the powers and functions of urban bodies in Kerala?
(8x2=16)
PART – C
Short essay questions
Answer any six questions
Each answer carries 4 marks
23. Highlight the salient features of the participatory planning in Kerala.
24. Analyze the various revenue sources of Grama Panchayath.
25. Comment on the functions of Self Help Groups
26. Explain the salient features of 73rd constitutional amendment act in India.
27. Explain the composition and functions of District Planning Committee
28. Critically examine the powers and functions of State Finance Commission
29. Explain social Audit? How it brings transparency in governance?
30. Write a note on Kerala’s experience in decentralized planning.
31. Analyze the powers and functions of various development authorities in Kerala.
(6x4=24)
PART – D
Essays
Answer any two questions
Each answer carries 15 marks
32. Give an account of the different types of decentralization and discuss the merits of devolution
of power.
33. Examine the measures taken by the Kerala Government to strengthen local self-governing
Institutions.
34. Examine the perspectives and policies with regard to the right to information in India and
evaluate the track record of Kerala in this respect.
35. Trace the evolution of Panchayathi Raj System in India
(2x15=30)
BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S) EXAMINATIONOCTOBER 2015
Semester VI
Core Choice Based--INFORMATICS
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
Part-A
Answer all the questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark.
1. Warranty
2. Copyright
3. Patent
4. Plagiarism
5. Inflibnet
6. E-Governance
7. Bio-computing
8. Cyber laws
9. Hacking
10. Artificial Intelligence
(10x1=10 marks)
Part B- Short Answer Questions
Answer any eight Questions
Each answer carries 2 marks
11. Write a note on Internet
12. Distinguish between data and information
13. Give an account of search engines
14. What do you understand by trademark?
15. Elucidate cyber ethics
16. Explain software piracy
17. Discuss the role of IT in national integration
18. Explain futuristic IT
19. Asses the importance of IT in defense
20. Discuss the contributions of Richard Stallman in free software movement
21. What do you mean by digital divide?
22. Explain Brnet
(8x2=16marks)
Part C- Short Essay Questions
Answer any six questions
Each answer carries 4 marks
23. What do you mean by cyber addiction?
24. Explain green computing
25. Elucidate information overload
26. Discuss the impact of IT application in healthcare
27. Write a note on cyber security
28. Explain virtual reality
29. Discuss the features of a modern personal computer
30. Briefly analyze the major internet access methods
31. What are the basic concepts of IPR?
(6x4=24marks)
Part D- Essays
Answer any two questions
Each answer carries 15 marks
32. Explain the guidelines for proper use of computers
33. Bring out the impact of IT on language and culture
34. Define e-governance and discuss its impact in administration
35. Elucidate the opportunities and challenges of IT industry
(2x15=30marks)
BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S) EXAMINATION
SIXTH SEMESTER
B A POLITICAL SCIENCE (MODEL II)
VOCATIONAL COURSE – MEDIA AND SOCIETY
(PS5D04UG)
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
1. VOX POPULI
2. Agenda setting
3. Development Journalism
4. Evertte Rogers
5. P.Sainath
6. NWICO
7. Diffusion of Innovations
8. RTI Act
9. Many Voices One World
10. Free Press India
( 10 x 1 = 10 Marks)
Part. B
Answer any eight from this part. Each question carries 2 Marks.
11. Write a note on Social responsibility theory
12. Explain the concept Fourth Estate
13. Write a note on Democratization theory
14. Discuss the concept political modernisation
15. Explain the role of media as a socialising agent
16. What are Folk Media
17. Define social networking ?
18. Elaborate the functions of the Press Council of India
19. Write a note on Official Secrets Act
20. Short list some useful websites for children
21. Define Public Opinion
22. Yojana
( 8 X 2 = 16
Marks)
(P.T.O)
Part C
Answer any six. Each question carries 4 Marks each
23. What are the major functions of mass media in society?
24. Explain the difference between Authoritarian and Libertarian theory
25. What are the different agencies of political socialization?
26. Discuss the purpose of code of ethics of media
27. Discuss about the ethical issues involved in the social media
28) Explain the empowerment of women and media
29. Narrate the strength and weakness of political culture developed by media
30. How the use of information technology revolutionize the nature of communication?
31. Discuss the future of Online Journalism in India
(6X4 = 24 Marks)
Part D
Answer any Two Questions. Each question carries 15 Marks
32. Discuss briefly the various theories on media effects
33. Analyze the impact of mass media on children and women in India
34. Outline the role of new media in human resource development in India
35. ‘Freedom of media is not a license to damage or destroy the marginalized sections in Indian
society’. Comment.
(2X15 = 30 Marks)
BA DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S) EXAMINATION OCTOBER 2015
Sixth Semester
Vocational Course- MEDIA AND POLITY
(PS5V06UG)
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Time: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
Part-A
Answer all the following questions
Answer in a sentence or two
Each answer carries 1 mark.
Part. A
Answer all the following questions in one or two sentence. Each question carries 1 mark
1. Spin Doctor
2. Propaganda
3. Ist Press Commission
4. Agenda Setting
5. Sting Operation
6. Priming
7. Article 19(1) A
8. Vernacular Press Act
9. Right to Information Act
10. Opinion Leader
(10X1 = 10 Marks)
Part. B
Answer any eight from this part. Each question carries 2 Marks.
11. Write a note on functions of News Media
12. Explain the concept of Framing
13. What is meant by Politics of Spin?
14. What are the reasonable restrictions to freedom of press?
15. Write a note on the Press Freedom in?
16. Elucidate The Drugs and Magical Remedies Objectionable Ads Act?
17. Propaganda Machines
18. Define News Agency?
19. What is meant by Cheque book journalism?
20. Indian Copy Right Act
21. What is meant by Contempt of Court?
22. Adam Regulation 1823
( 8X2 = 16 Marks)
(P.T.O)
Part C
Answer any six. Each question carries 4 Marks each
23. What is political communication? How can we call it as Propagandist?
24. Explain the role and functions of Press Council of India
25. Why Official Secrets Act, 1923 is still considered as a threat to freedom of press?
26. Write in detail about the constitutional provisions of freedom of press in India
27. Elaborate the concept of censorship of media?
28) What are the recommendations of 2nd Press Commission?
29. Explain the qualities of a political reporter?
30. Write in detail about the parliamentary privileges and contempt of parliament?
31. Discuss in detail the law of libel and defamation
(6X4 = 24 Marks)
Part D
Answer any Two Questions. Each question carries 15 Marks
32. Critically analyze the impact of Globalization on Media
33. Explain in detail the role played by Mass Media in shaping the public opinion with suitable
examples.
34. Explain the roles, functions and qualities of a media institution in a democratic society
35. Narrate in detail the early efforts by the British Government to curb press freedom during preIndependence era
(2X15 = 30 Marks)
B.A. DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S.) EXAMINATION
SIXTH SEMESTER
B A POLITICAL SCIENCE (MODEL II)
VOCATIONAL COURSE - MEDIA MANAGEMENT (PS6VO7UG)
(2013 Admission Onwards)
MODEL QUESTIONS
Time: Three Hours
Maximum: 80 MarkS
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
Part. A
Answer all the following questions in one or two sentence. Each question carries 1 mark
1. Scientific Management
2. Conceptual skill of a manager
3. Media Syndicate
4. Henry Fayol
5. Middle Management
6. Hawthorne Experiment
7. TRAI
8. Time Warner
9. Chain Ownership
10. Rupert Murdoch
(10x1 = 10 Marks)
Part. B
Answer any eight from this part. Each question carries 2 Marks.
11. Differentiate between Management and Administration
12. Write a note on the Decisional role of a manager
13. What is meant by Space Marketing?
14. Define the role of circulation department in a newspaper
15. Write a note on media conglomeration
16. Describe broadsheet and tabloid
17. Briefly explain social media
18. Cyber Journalist
19. What is meant by Media Mix?
20. What is URL?
21. Explain CPA and CPC
22. Morgue
( 8x2 = 16 Marks)
(P.T.O)
Part C
Answer any six. Each question carries 4 Marks each
23. “Management is universal”: Comment
24. Explain the features of management
25. Elucidate the principles of management suggested by Henry Fayol
26. Write a note on functions and levels of management
27. Elaborate the functions of Editorial Department in a newspaper organization
28) Discuss the different types of media ownership
29. Explain briefly the professionalism required in media marketing
30. Write in detail the organizational structure of Doordarshan
31. Describe the concept newspaper management
(6X4 = 24 Marks)
Part D
Answer any Two Questions. Each question carries 15 Marks
32. Analyze the statement: “Management is the art of getting things done through others”
33. Explain the functions of various departments in a newspaper Organization.
34. What are the effective circulation promotion strategies to be adopted in the press?
35. Narrate in detail the economic challenges facing by the audio visual media today
(2X15 = 30 Marks)
B.A. DEGREE (C.B.C.S.S.) EXAMINATION
Sixth Semester
Vocational Course - Politics
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MODEL QUESTIONS
Time: Three Hours
Maximum: 80 MarkS
(Answers may be written either in English or in Malayalam)
Part. A
Answer all the following questions in one or two sentence. Each question carries 1 mark
1. Super Computer
2. Random Access Memory
3. Input Unit
4. Scanner
5. DOS
6. Word Processing
7. DTP
8. WAN
9. HTML
10. World Wide Web
(10x1 = 10 Marks)
Part. B
Answer any eight from this part. Each question carries 2 Marks.
11. What are the characteristics of a computer?
12. Explain the basic structure of a computer with suitable diagram
13. Write a note on various input devices?
14. Define the concept of ‘Information Technology’
15. Why CPU is termed as the brain of the Computer?
16. Can you mention the different categories of softwares
17. What is an email?
18. What is Windows?
19. Comment on the optical memory devices?
20. Describe the basic principles of Design?
21. What is interactive multimedia?
22. Explain a communication protocol? Name any two of the internet protocols
(8X2 = 16 Marks)
Part C
Answer any six. Each question carries 4 Marks each
23. Define Internet? What are the major features of Internet?
24. What are Operating Systems? Discuss in detail the different types of Operating Systems
25. What is a Memory unit? What are the different types of Memories?
26. Discuss the various page make up schemes employed in the publication industry
27. Write a note on the various types of computers?
28) Describe Computer networking? What are the major types of networks?
29. Discuss any 8 DOS commands
30. Elucidate the features of Microsoft Word?
31. What are Web pages? Write about the web page designing process
(6x4 = 24 Marks)
Part D
Answer any Two Questions. Each question carries 15 Marks
32. Discuss the relevance of IT in social development with special reference to India
33. Analyze the impact of Information Technology in film and mass media
34. Outline the evolution of Information Technology in India
35. Discuss in detail the generations of Computers.
(2x15 = 30 Marks)