Governance: Issues and Challenges — DU B.A. (Hons.) Political Science Previous Year Question Papers

1. What is the difference between government and governance? Examine the key features of good governance as defined by the World Bank. 2. Define globalisation and analyse its impact on the changing role and functions of the State. Examine the relationships between governance, development and democracy. Analyse environmental governance and evaluate the measures implemented by the government of India to address environmental challenges. Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 in promoting democratic decentralization in India. 6. Explain the factors that contributed to the evolution of the Right to Information in India. 7. What is E-Governance ? Examine the major initiatives undertaken by the Government of India to strengthen digital governance. Discuss the importance of the Citizen's Charter in making governance more citizen-friendly and accountable. 9:. What is Corporate Social Responsibility? Discuss the various responsibilities of corporations in the context of globalisation. 10: Write short notes on any two of the following : (a) Relationship between state, market and society. (b) Human-Environment interaction (c) 74th Constitution Amendment Act (d) Public Service Delivery.