UGC NET/JRF EXAM, (Cancelled) June-2024 POLITICAL SCIENCE (Paper-II)

The Maintenance of Internal security Act (MISA) was removed from the 9th Schedule of the Indian constitution through the 44th Amendment Act of 1978, following its repeal in 1977 by the Janata party government; essentially making it subject to judicial review once again.

In general election of 1967, the prevailing dominant congress party lost half of the States to the opposition.

Fredrich Hegel stated "History is the growth of reason to consciousness of itself and the constitution legalistic state is the culmination of history."

The Ashok Mehta Committee was appointed by the Janata Party government in 1977 to examine the working of Panchayati Raj Institutions and suggest measures for their revival and strengthening.

The committee submitted its report in 1978 making 132 recommendations, including the replacement of the three-tier system with a two-tier system comprieing Zila Parishad at the district level and Mandal Panchayat at the village level.

The classical mercantilist strategy to build state was a complex system of economic policies aimed at increasing a nation's wealth, power and prestige. Heer are the key strategies employed :
1. Maximizing Exports and Minimizing imports
2. Accumulation of Bullion (Gold & Silver)
3. State Intervention in the Economy
4. Strong Military and Naval Power

A.V. Dicey's 'Introduction to the Study of the Law of the constitution is seminal work in constitutional law, particularly renowned for its analysis of the British constitution. Published in 1885, it remains a conrnerstone text, offering invaluable insights into the fundamental principles underpinning the British system of governance.

The Functions of the Executive by Chester Barnard is a classic work in management theory that explores the essential roles and responsibilities of executives in formal organizations.