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M.Phil. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2008
History
INDIA SINCE 1947
(Upto 2006 Batch)
Time : Three hours
Maximum: 100 marks
PART A — (5 * 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Write a note on Sardar Vallabai Patel as the ‘‘Integrator of Modern India’’?
2. Examine the various principles adopted by the states re-organization commission.
3. Examine the role of the ‘‘Drafting Committee’’ in the making of the Indian Constitution.
4. Write a note on the provisions contained in the ‘‘Tashkent Declaration’’ of 1966?
5. Explain the various peace agreements concluded by Rajiv Gandhi and evaluate their significance.
6. Outline the nuclear policies and programmes of the Republican India.
7. What part India has played within the South Asian Association of Regional Co-operation (SAARC)?
8. Describe the chapter on the ‘‘Directive principles of state policy’’ (DPSP) as embodied in the Indian constitution.
PART B — (4 * 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Describe Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru as the ‘‘Chief – Architect of Modern India’’.
10. Explain the impact of India’s Foreign Policy on its neighbours.
11. Explain the various factors that led to the proclamation of emergency and critically evaluate it.
12. Examine the various pros and cons of large scale industries and mechanisation of agriculture in the Indian context.
13. Explain the part played by the press in the strengthening of the Indian Democracy.
14. Sketch the powers and functions of the Indian President.
15. Briefly explain the various legislative measures enacted by the parliament to modernize and liberalize the Indian Social System.
M.Phil. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2008
History
INDIA SINCE 1947
(Upto 2006 Batch)
Time : Three hours
Maximum: 100 marks
PART A — (5 * 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Write a note on Sardar Vallabai Patel as the ‘‘Integrator of Modern India’’?
2. Examine the various principles adopted by the states re-organization commission.
3. Examine the role of the ‘‘Drafting Committee’’ in the making of the Indian Constitution.
4. Write a note on the provisions contained in the ‘‘Tashkent Declaration’’ of 1966?
5. Explain the various peace agreements concluded by Rajiv Gandhi and evaluate their significance.
6. Outline the nuclear policies and programmes of the Republican India.
7. What part India has played within the South Asian Association of Regional Co-operation (SAARC)?
8. Describe the chapter on the ‘‘Directive principles of state policy’’ (DPSP) as embodied in the Indian constitution.
PART B — (4 * 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Describe Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru as the ‘‘Chief – Architect of Modern India’’.
10. Explain the impact of India’s Foreign Policy on its neighbours.
11. Explain the various factors that led to the proclamation of emergency and critically evaluate it.
12. Examine the various pros and cons of large scale industries and mechanisation of agriculture in the Indian context.
13. Explain the part played by the press in the strengthening of the Indian Democracy.
14. Sketch the powers and functions of the Indian President.
15. Briefly explain the various legislative measures enacted by the parliament to modernize and liberalize the Indian Social System.