BPAC-112 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BPAC-112 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
RURAL LOCAL GOVERNANCE
Structured previous year question paper for BPAC-112, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS.)
(PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION) (BAPAH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BPAC -112 :RURAL LOCAL GOVERNANCE
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :Attempt any five questions out of the
following in about 400 words each. Select at
least two questions from each Section. All
questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Discuss the significance of elections in rural local governance and highlight the mode of election for Sarpanch.
Q2.Explain the objectives and significant steps in the preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan. 20 [2] BPAC
Q3.What are the salient features of the Panchayats Extension to the Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996 ?
Q4.Write short notes in about 200 words on each of the following :
(a) Meaning and need of local government. 10
(b) Attempts towards rural development in post-independence period.
Section—II
Q5.“Zila Parishad is the third-tier of the Panchayati Raj structure, which is significant in rural local governance.” Comment.
Q6.What are the major institutional arrangements for the provision of services in rural areas?
Q7.Describe the significance of e-Governance in welfare of citizens, service delivery and rural development.
Q8.Write short notes in about 200 words on each of the following :
(a) Interface between state and local government in financial sphere. 10
(b) Rural local governance : way forward. 10 [3] BPAC -112 art [4] BPAC -112
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